Faculty

Nagaraj R(Gopi)  -   Teaching Experience 18+ years

--> Computer Engineering Graduate from BITS Pilani and Ex. TCS ( India / USA )

--> Passed Grade 8 Theory of Music from Trinity College of Music London

--> Passed Grade 5 Piano Solo from Trinity College of Music London

--> Completed the 6 months Certificate Course in Carnatic Music from Madras University

--> Worked as a Part-time Keyboard Teacher (Carnatic and Western) in Vidya Mandir Estancia

--> Performed as a rhythm guitarist for various instrumental troupes in more than 300+ live concerts

--> Learnt music under the tutelage of :

• Dr.Ganga Ramachandran Ph.D ( Carnatic Vocalist )
• Sri Bh. Murali, Carnatic Musician, Shreeraagam, Chennai
• Padma Bhushan and Sangeetha Kalanidhi Dr. B. Rajam Iyer
• Mr.Calvin Young ( Guitarist, Troy, NY, USA )
• Shri Sada Sudarsanam ( Ilayaraja's Guitarist - Chennai )
• Shri Melakaveri K Thiagarajan ( Carnatic Violinist - Chennai )
• Shri Harsha Jade ( Western Classical Pianist - Bangalore )

Subjects taught

• Western Classical Piano 
• Electronic Keyboard ( Western and Carnatic )
• Block flutes ( Recorders ) - Sopranino / Soprano / Alto / Tenor / Bass
• Guitar ( Lead and Rhythm ) 
• Tin Whistle
• Theory of Music - Western and Carnatic

                                               Gururaaj R - Teaching Experience 23+ years

--> B.Sc ( Mathematics )  Graduate

--> Performed as a Keyboard Player for various instrumental troupes in more than 300+ live concerts

--> Worked as Teacher for Keyboard in SSM School, Chennai

--> Completed the 6 months Certificate Course in Carnatic Music from Madras University

--> Learnt music under the tutelage of : 

• Dr.Ganga Ramachandran Ph.D ( Carnatic Vocalist )
• Shri Bh. Murali, Carnatic Musician, Shreeraagam, Chennai
• Padma Bhushan and Sangeetha Kalanidhi Dr. B. Rajam Iyer
• Shri Melakaveri K Thiagarajan ( Carnatic Violinist - Chennai )
• Shri HanumanthaPuram RJ Bhuvarahan ( Mridangist )
• Shri Srinivasan ( Tabla player for Late Kunnakudi Shri Vaidyanathan )
• Smt Hemamalini Ranganathan ( Violinist - Chennai )

--> Also practicing Astrology, Numerology and Vaastu for the last 23+ years. 

Instruments taught

• Carnatic Music Theory
• Carnatic Music in Electronic Keyboard
• Light, Devotional and Film Songs in Electronic Keyboard.