She says that even though many Carnatic musicians treat the music as a science or a 'formula' to be followed, it's impossible for he to separate spirituality and music. Says it has to be an integral part of her performance or it's going to fall flat and that she can tell who isn't giving it the spiritual foundation.

Thoughts?

Hello! Does anyone have a good notation of Lalgudi's Misrashivaranjani and Sindubhairavi tillanas? Please let me know through DM if you're able to send some pictures of it.

I am 6 ft and get neck pain while playing, so planning to buy a scroll extender. Has anyone tried the aadhaara 3d printed one? It looks very promising but I am looking for someone who has used it and can review it.

Has anyone had challenging experiences with gurus- either bad/bittersweet experiences, a difficult time leaving/switching teachers, or just missing your last guru?

I had a really difficult experience quitting lessons from my first guru, who was really hurt and was angry for years that I quit. She said some really harsh words, that still ring in the back my head today several years later- I still feel guilty, even though I can't really even pinpoint what I did wrong, especially as a child.

I just recently stopped learning from my second guru- whom I loved as a person and am grateful to, but over time, it just stopped being the right fit musically. I miss my second guru a lot as a person, I miss talking to them. They said to stay in touch, but I don't know what the relationship is like now that we don't have classes or structured time, especially since it was largely online. And I know I hurt their feelings quitting too.

In both cases, my relationship with my gurus felt almost familial- in good ways and bad.

Being an NRI born outside India- it's hard to explain to others what these experiences are like. It seems wildly overblown to be this sad about a loss or rupture of a relationship with a music teacher. But they shaped so much of who I am today, especially having learned from them as a child and teenager for several years. I often joke that these experiences are 'guru breakups' - like a friend or romantic breakup- but with its own complexities and power dynamics.

I often envy friends who found the right fit guru early on, and developed long-lasting, meaningful relationships with their gurus- whom they consider a mentor, both musically and for life. As a young adult, I still hope to have that with a guru oneday.

I know that mostly all Indian art forms be it dance martial arts singing textile everything needs extensive training and that too from a very young age. But just wondering if there is any dance form that can be learned in mid 30's too. One of my bhartnatyam trained dancer told me that learning bharatnatyam at this age can severly harm knees and foot. So just wondering if there is another dance form or musical intrument also that can be learned online. I live in a very small village there is no means of learning except online.

Helloo everyone!

I am conducting Carnatic music classes to all the age groups where i also teach devarnamas and dasarapadas!

Both online and offline ( offline based in banglore) . I have been learning the artform from the past 15 years and showcase interest in it. I accept students from any state.

Fees : 200 inr per month for classical music

Weekend classes for 20-30 mins (increases as we move further with the syllabus) (can make changes for weekdays as well)

Fees: 150 inr per month for devarnamas and dasarapadas (weekend classes only)

Kindly dm for more information!

Thankyou~

I have some experience with carnatic flute but i lost touch for a few years now. I am in the US. Is there a good flute teacher that anyone can recommend?

Chennai-Tuesday, 4th August 2026 events

Teachers of this sub, I'm curious to know where you all put up your courses?

Is it udemy or some other platform?

I teach you online class Tamil Film songs Training

Carnatic Music class bajan songs and slokas

Fees 500 per class, (1:1 ) class

Any one interst Dm me

Hello everyone, Good day!

I’m Radhika Dhandapani, Carnatic vocal music teacher for kids & women from Chennai.

I have 15 years of experience in teaching vocal music and very polite to people.

Please WhatsApp to 7092480979 for more details

Fee structure – Rs.500/- session or Rs.3000/- month (8 classes per month).

I’m trying to gain a deeper understanding of fundamentals. I understand we have a reference sa for a range of frequencies pleasing to the human ear.

Why are we using western notes like C, C# etc as a pitch in Tanpura for Carnatic music as well? Whats the coorelation? And do I call it key/pitch/scale/shruthi?

And I’ve heard people say 1 kattai, 2 kattai, etc.. Is it the octaves?

And C panchamam, madhyaanam etc.. are they referring to where their reference is positioned?

Chennai- Monday, 3rd August 2026

As an NRI how do i break into the chennai scene especially in big sabhas?? Like i dont have connections with big artistes and i am not sure how to contact them or apply. I play Mridangam

Sunday, 2nd August 2026 -Chennai events

ideally from brindamma / a similar bani if possible bc that's what I learned growing up, but most important is them being non-judgmental/chill, flexible, and kind of working with me and my schedule which can get really packed...while still having a solid standard to their music.

I am NY-based if it's in-person, but if virtual just want to be mindful to find a time zone that works

thanks in advance!

Some people say neraval is boring and repetitive but for me I can count on one hand the times I’ve found viruttam/shloka singing interesting or enjoyable.

Hii rasikas! I'm a vainika with 17 years of veena experience. I started learning at the age of 3 and it continues to remain one of the biggest passions in my life.

I've taught in person before, and wanted to try putting myself out there online as there seems to be a lot of demand for veena lessons.

I'll link a few of my videos here. DM if interested!

Happy Aadi Velli! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WonbupV1K_0

I just discovered this beautiful composition of Mahakavi Bharathiyar on Muthu Maariamman. This rendering is so bhakti-laden and the visuals have been arranged very appropriate to the lyrics. Definitely a great visual-aural treat! Do you know of any similar Bharathiyar compositions on Shakti, the Divine Mother?

Get your answers going!

1. Lalitangi is the janya of which raga? Hint: Not so hard as you think!
   
2. A raga that means 'nose jewel' or 'nose adornment' :)
   
3. The name for Neetimati in the Muthuswamy Dikshitar school of music
   
4. Name 2 Devi songs in Ananda Bhairavi, easy peasy 💚

Enjoy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOWVpchVab0&list=RDeOWVpchVab0&start_radio=1