Teachers & Performers of Indian Music & Dance
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Name: Aavartan Dance Academy
E-Mail: aavartandanceacademy@gmail.com
Field: Bharatanatyam and Odissi Dance
Location: 4S Ranch, San Diego, CA, USA
Telephone: 619-9AVARTN
Misc. Info: Bharatanatyam in Kalakshetra style and Odissi dance classes for kids and adults.
Name: Vijaylakshmi Abhijit
E-Mail: vijambari@yahoo.com
Field: Carnatic Classical Vocal Music and Abhangs
Location: Irvine, CA near UCI
Telephone: 408-627-0334
Misc. Info: I teach Carnatic classical vocal music to children and adults. My curriculum includes basic lessons, voice training, small songs/ shlokas and bhajans in different ragams, “working theory”, krithis, devarnamas, javalis and abhangs..
Name: Abinaya Arts Academy
E-Mail: aler.krishnan@gmail.com
Field: Bharatanatyam
Location: Studio Dance Force in Miramar, San Diego, CA (next to Miramar Cash and Carry)
Telephone: 858-775-5473
Misc. Info: Aler Krishnan, artistic director of Abinaya Arts Academy (Estd. 1994), is an accomplished Bharathanatyam dancer, teacher and a nattuvanar. Aler is a disciple of gurus Smt Indra Rajan and Sri Pandanallur B. Srinivasa Pillai and is currently under the mentorship of Smt Bragha Bessell and Sri A. Lakshman. Aler is the co-founder of NavaDarshana, a dance initiative she co-founded with the world renowned dancer Smt. Priyadarsini Govind and also serves on the board of several non-profits, including Indian Fine Arts Academy of San Diego. website: www.facebook.com/abinayaarts/
Name: Ace Montessori, Gurukul at Ace
E-Mail: info@montessoriace.com
Field: Indian Culure and Dance
Location: Irvine and Lake Forest, CA 92606
Telephone: 949 667 1878
Misc. Info: https://www.facebook.com/gurukulace
Name: Dr. Chandra Aithal
E-Mail: caithal2003@yahoo.com
Field: Voice Training, Hindustani-Vocal and Harmonium
Location: 8005, Clarkson Ave, Cudahy, CA 90201 (Cerrtos, Downey area)
Telephone: 626-308-2153
Misc. Info: Teaching Hindustani vocal and harmonium for 15 years. Accompanies visiting and local artists. Composed music for theatre and dance-drama.
Name: Akarshana School of Dance
E-Mail: akarshana@icloud.com
Field: Bharatha Natyam and folk
Location: Arcadia, CA, USA
Telephone:
Telephone: 626 898 4480
Misc. Info: Disciple of K.J. Sarasa, please contact for other details.
Name: Sudakshina Alagia
E-Mail: salagia1@gmail.com
Field: Hindustani-Vocal
Location: Poway, CA
Telephone: 858-673-8662
Misc. Info: Disciple of renown classical singers Smt. Lakshmi Shankar and Smt. Purnima Choudhury. Sudakshina has sang in English documentaries and Indian televisions series and had been nominated for a Grammy Award for her work in the Sapient Project. She has also performed Hindustani vocal concerts throughout the US Canada and India as a solo artist and alongside varies musicians. She is fluent in five languages. Please feel free to contact her for courses available and performances. http://www.sudakshina.net/
Name: Parvathi Arun
E-Mail: sivom.dti@gmail.com
Field: Bharatnatyam Mohiniyattom, Kuchipudi Training, Bollywood choreographies
Location: Santa Clarita, CA 91350
Telephone:
Misc. Info: I had been training students Bharatnatyam for the past one year & have been performing Bharatnatyam, Kuchipudi & Mohiniyattom for more than 15 years. Those who are interested in learning these classical dance forms can contact me in the above mentioned email id.
Name: Sudharshana Arunkumar
E-Mail: tsudharshana@yahoo.com
Field: Carnatic Vocal music
Location: San Gabriel, CA- 91775.
Telephone: 408 431 3725
Misc. Info: Sudharshana is a disciple of Sri Calcutta Krishnamurthy and is a performing musician. She is an experienced teacher and gives basic and advanced Carnatic music lessons..
Name: Ustad Mohammad Aslam
E-Mail: aslamji012@gmail.com
Field: Ghazal and harmonium
Location: Santa Monica, California
Telephone:
Misc. Info: I have 40 years experience as a teacher. I belong to Kirana Gharana.
Name: Sireesha Avadhanam
E-Mail: sgargey@gmail.com
Field: Bharatnatyam and Kuchipudi Dancer
Location: San Diego
Telephone:
Misc. Info: I have been teaching Indian classical dances-Kuchipudi and Bharata natyam through my dance school-Sriya Kalanikethan- for the past 6 years. If you are interested contact me through my email.
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Name: Shashanka Bakshi
E-Mail: shashankabakshi@gmail.com
Field: Tabla
Location: Los Angeles, California
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Disciple of the late Kanai Dutta and Samta Prasad, Benares gharana. Internationally acclaimed performing artist, providing all levels of tabla instruction. Available for performances worldwide, and for teaching in the Los Angeles area and Kolkata, India.
Name: Padmavathy Balajee
E-Mail: padma.music18@gmail.com
Field: Carnatic Vocal music
Location: S. Kenmore, Los Angeles, California, US
Telephone: 408 893 4049
Misc. Info: I teach Carnatic classical vocal music to children and ladies. My curriculum includes Basic Lessons, voice training, small songs/ shlokas and bhajans in different ragams, krithis, thirrupavai and thirupugzal. I hold diploma in music (title if Isaikalaimani) from Annamalai University.
Name: Mahalakshmi Balaji
E-Mail: aarudralayam@yahoo.com
Field: Bharatnatyam and Folk dances of India
Location: 79 Paseo Primero, Rancho Santa Margarita,CA 92688
Telephone: 949-547-0092
Misc. Info: I am a classical Bharatnatyam specialist who is graduated from Kalakshetra, Chennai in 2003. We are conducting classes in Cerritos, Placentia and now started new batch in Rancho Santa Margarita. Cost – $25 per hour
Name: Gopala Bhakta
E-Mail: gopalabhakta@gopalabhakta.com
Field: Tabla and Harmonium
Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Telephone: (213) 807-5330
Misc. Info: Gopala Bhakta is a professional musician versed in the art of playing tabla and harmonium which are traditional Indian music instruments. Gopala offers professional tabla and harmonium lessons at affordable prices that will help you to become proficient in the art of playing these instruments. He is also a professional freelance and studio session musician who offers his expertise in performing and recording different styles of music such as world music, Indian music, kirtan, fusion, experimental, jazz, electronic, pop, rock, and many more. For more information please visit gopalabhakta.com ..
Name: Sujatha Bitrakanti
E-Mail: sujianu@gmail.com
Field: Carnatic music, Kuchipudi Indian Classical dance
Location: Irvine, CA
Telephone: 469-426-1644
Misc. Info: “Namaste. I’m a trained Kuchipudi dance teacher, trained under Guru Shiva Prasad in India (student of Shri. Vempati China Sathyam garu) and Smt. Srilatha Suri in Dallas, TX. (Student of Dr. Shobha Naidu garu). I’m a very patient teacher with a natural skill for communicating very well with students of all ages. I’m also a trained classical music teacher. This skill comes handy as I prefer to sing live for my student’s performances – which helps elevate their performance to a higher level. I’m interested in teaching kids/ adults Telugu light music, Bhajans and Annamacharya Keerthanas. If you are interested, contact me and I will be happy to have a chat with you.
Name: Javad Butah
E-Mail: tabla.study@gmail.com
Field: Tabla
Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
Telephone: 415-656-7115
Misc. Info: “…a young, flashy, spectacular tabla player, Javad Ali Butah… ” – Los Angeles Times “…Javad Ali Butah, in virtuosic form on the tabla…” -NY Times. A disciple of world-renowned Tabla master Pandit Anindo Chatterjee, Javad’s comprehensive approach to the instrument reflects his training at the hands of one of the finest tabla artists alive today. In addition to his impressive technique, Javad’s overall musicality, expressed equally in solo performance and accompaniment, leaves a lasting impression on listeners and has made him an in-demand young artist. Javad completed a Masters in Fine Arts degree under the tutelage and guidance of Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri, eminent exponent of the Lucknow Gharana, at the California Institute of the Arts in Los Angeles, CA. Now offering group and private instruction in the Los Angeles county area..
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Name: Madhuri Challa (M.A.)
E-Mail: kuchipudimadhuri@gmail.com
Field: Kuchipudi dance
Location: Torrance CA
Telephone: 310 542 1407
Misc. Info: I have been training students from 8 year performing from 20 years. Contact me if you are interested with above information.
Name: Deepak Kumar Chandla
E-Mail: deepakchandla@hotmail.com
Field: Tabla
Location: 3524 Matisse Circle, Corona, CA, 92882
Telephone: 714-757-1671 (cell)
Misc. Info: M.A in instrumental Tabla from Punjab University Chandigarh. 10 years govt. school teaching experience in India. Also teaching vocal for beginners, dholak, harmonium..
Name: Debasish Chaudhuri
E-Mail: debasish62@gmail.com
Field: Tabla (Basics to Advance Level)
Location: 5600 Carbon Canyon Road Brea CA 92823 and Online Classes
Telephone: +13104833795 Cell & whatsup
Misc. Info: Disciple and Nephew of world renowned Tabla Maestro Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri of Lukhnow Gharana. Teaches in Los Angeles. Performs with local and visitng reputed artists from India and abroad www.debasishchaudhuri.com, www.rupakschoolofworldmusic.org ..
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Name: Samar Das
E-Mail: samartabla@yahoo.com
Field: Tabla
Location: 2634 Shrubwood Cir, Simi Valley, CA 93065
Telephone: (805) 297-9944
Misc. Info: I am a Tabla teacher and performer in the greater Los Angeles area. I have performed with many famous artists, including Vidushi Lakshmi Shankar, Gary Wright, Monidipa Sharma, Bhappi Lahiri, Amar Pal, and many other visiting artists from India and UK. For any performance (Indian classical – vocal, instrumental, light music, Ghazal, etc) and / or teaching please contact me. Thanks..
Name: Dayita Datta
E-Mail: dayita@hotmail.com
Field: Hindustani Vocal
Location: Arcadia, California
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Dayita is the founder-director of Shruti Music Academy offering North Indian classical vocal classes to all ages in the Arcadia / Pasadena area, and due to pandemic offering online lessons. Dayita has been performing at various venues like Music Circle, LACMA, ArtNight Festival, Grand Performances, etc. She is a recipient of “Music Apprenticeship” and “Artistic Mentorship” scholarship from ACTA (Alliance for California Traditional Arts) under the guidance of eminent Hindustani Classical vocalists Vidushi Lakshmi Shankar and Pt. Sandip Ghosh. She has also received numerous grants from City of Pasadena Arts & Culture Commission. Dayita’s information is available at www.dayitadatta.com ..
Name: Divya Devaguptapu
E-Mail: divyabhinaya@yahoo.com
Field: Bharat Natyam
Location: 11919 Mil Pitrero Rd, San Diego, CA 92128
Telephone: 858-229-5696
Misc. Info: Divya Devaguptapu, a senior disciple of the world-renowned Dhananjays from Chennai India, has been a professional performing artiste for over 20 years. In the Dhananjayan’s own words, “A rare phenomena found in Divya is that she excels in her performances and is equally proficient in her imparting. Divya is one of our priced disciples who has excelled in the field of Bharata Naatyam. Endowed with all essential qualities and qualifications for a Bharata Naatyam dancer, Divya has carved a niche in the minds of the classical connoisseurs….”. Divya has performed for numerous prestigious sabhas in Chennai, India and toured the US along with the Dhananjays’, given several solo performances in India, South-East Asia, Middle East and the United States. Website – www.divyadevaguptapu.com
Name: Jaeger di Savoia
E-Mail:esrajLA@gmail.com
Field: Esraj & Dilruba
Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Disciple of Ustad Aashish Khan, Pt. Shashanka Bakshi & Sri Harsh Narayan..
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Name: Mahapunya Das Farner
E-Mail: maha108@hotmail.com
Field: Tabla
Location: Los Angeles, California
Telephone: +1 310 868 9026
Misc. Info: Mahapunya Das is a performing artist and experienced teacher. He studied in Benares and then learned in Mumbai from world renowned master Pt. Nayan Ghosh. Available for group and private lessons..
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Name: Ranjani Ganesan
E-Mail: goutham.ganesan@gmail.com
Field: Carnatic Vocal
Location: Irvine, CA 92617
Telephone: 480-370-8598
Misc. Info: All ages are welcome, children and adults. I have learned Carnatic music for 17 years, and have taught previously for 5 years.
Name: Geeta & Sanjiv Music- Dance Academy
E-Mail: sangeeshree@hotmail.com
Field: Classical Vocal, Film Song, Ghazal, Folk Music, Devotional, Light Music ( Sugam sangeet), Tabla, Key Board, Harmonium, Film Dance, Bhangada, Raas-Garba, Gujarati Language
Location: 12803 Biola Ave, La Mirada, California-90638
Telephone: 562-946-0496
Misc. Info: Sangeet Visharad, was music dance producer on Indian television teaching music last 17 years in California. Produced 6 music albums ..
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Name: Iswhara Dance Acadamy
E-Mail: smukhopadhyay1@aol.com
Field: Classical Odissi, folk, semi classical
Location: Several locations in Southern California, Orange County, LA county
Telephone: 714 318 8784
Misc. Info: Sharanya Mukhopadhyay is a very talented Odissi dancer and owner of numerous accolades and awards. She has been in LA times, OC register centerfold, winner of Princess Grace award and more. She has brought Odissi to the main stream via the Miss America pageants. Visit www.sharanyamukhopadhyay.com
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Name: Jyotiprakas
E-Mail: jyotidhwani@yahoo.com
Field: Tabla
Location: Orange County
Telephone: 714 396 4083.
Misc. Info: I am the disciple of Pandit Abhijit Banerjee. I played with many reputed artists from India and here. I teach in Dhwani Academy covering greater Los Angeles area, Orange County, Riverside, Irvine, Pasadena and San Diego.
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Name: Dr. Ajay Kapur
E-Mail: ajay@karmetik.com
Field: Tabla, Sitar, Electronic Music
Location: Los Angeles
Telephone:
Misc. Info: I play tabla (Punjabi – Ustad Allah Rakha Gharana) and sitar (vilayat Khan Gharana). I am a musical scientist, studying the acoustics and gestures of Indian classical instruments to make New Digitized Indian classical Instruments. I teach beginners who wish to learn about theka, raga, tabla, sitar… and other forms of improvisational music..
Name: Sindhu Karanam
E-Mail: Karanam.Sindhuja@gmail.com
Field: Bollywood Dance and Semi-Classical
Location: Los Angeles, San Francisco, & Houston
Telephone: 832 339 0058
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Name: Tony Karasek
E-Mail: Horsley42@gmail.com
Field: Sitar, Tabla at beginner and intermediate levels.
Location: La Mesa, CA 91941
Telephone: 619 439-8036
Misc. Info: Karaseksound.com for photo gallery and on FaceBook under my name. Repairs/ rebuilds and fine tunes all Indian string instruments. Redheads tabla, pakhawaj, dholak (and mridangam at gunpoint.) Bridges and precut / looped string sets available. 50 years and counting doing this. San Diego based and at your service..
Name: Rajib Karmakar
E-Mail: sitarrajib@yahoo.com
Field: Sitar, Vocal
Location: 24700 McBean Pkwy, Valencia, California, USA, 91355
Telephone: +1-661-888-5196
Misc. Info: Winning many competitions like National and International Youth Festivals, West Bengal State Academy Competition etc. and having received Surmani from Sur Sringar Samshad, Mumbai and a Sangeet Visharad from Pracheen Kala Kendra, Chandigarh Rajib is performing frequently in India and abroad including Germany, France, Italy, Switzerland, Sweden, Austria, USA etc. and has given performances in Indian Classical Young Talents Conference, Ganesh Mahotsav, Sanskar Bharati, Radio Popolare, ARS Musica, Ministry of Spain etc. He has three Cds under his name till now . Rajib’s versatility has ably adapted his classical knowledge and skill in his fusion projects like Fuzorhythm (India), Loop Science (Germany), Nada Naissance( France) etc. He is the creator of the world’s first double necked electric Sitar ” Mayur Tantri” . Skype ID : sitarrajib
Name: Kishor Katti
Email: kkatti17@gmail.com
Field: Singer, Composer, Recording Studio, Recording Engineer
Location: Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Telephone: 949 351 3272
Misc. Info: Kishor is a versatile singer and a composer. He has released two ghazal albums of his compositions; Tumhare Liye and Shaadab. Shaadab is released recently and it is voiced by Rahul Deshpande and Priyanka Barve. Kishor also as professional recording studio wherein he has released number of albums.
Name: Nishat Khan
E-Mail: sitar@nishatkhan.com
Field: Sitar, Hindustani Vocal
Location: Los Angeles, CA 90024
Telephone: 310-208-5889
Misc. Info: Khansahab is available for private lessons please call for more info. www.nishatkhan.com
Name: Pavitra Krishnan
E-Mail: dancewithpda@gmail.com
Field: Bharatanatyam
Location: Irvine, Torrance, CA
Telephone: 508 366 2587
Misc. Info: I am a trained classical dance teacher and performer. I am the founder of Priya Dance Academy and conduct classes for both adults and children . For more info: www.priyadanceacademy.com ..
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Name: Suman Laha
E-Mail: sumanguitar@yahoo.com
Field: Teaching veena, slide guitar, sitar, Sarod and vocal
Location: Los Angeles, Ca.
Telephone: 310-818-9068
Misc. Info: www.sumanlaha.com ..
Name: Ratna Lahiri
Email: kalakendra.dwarka@gmail.com
Field: Sitar
Location: San Diego, CA
Telephone: +91-9958900558
Misc. Info: Smt. Ratna Lahiri, a sitarist par excellence, has been trained under Benaras ‘gharana’. Being completely focused, she continued formal education in instrumental music and completed post-graduation from Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata. She has received the prestigious “Rashtriya Manav Ratan Samman”, awarded by Manav Kalyan Sansthan, New Delhi, for her contribution to social development through music and dance in 2010. She has also been honored by the President of Fiji in February 2018 for her performance in Subh-e-Benaras.
Name: Ruchi Lamba
E-Mail: ruchi@indiandancecenter.com
Field: Kathak, Bollywood, Classical Dance-Drama
Location: Orange County, California
Telephone: (608) 352-8425
Misc. Info: www.indiandancecenter.com
Name: The Leela Institute of Kathak and Leela Dance Collective
E-Mail: enroll@leela.dance
Field: Kathak
Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States
Telephone: 1+ 310-987-7809
Misc. Info: The Leela Dance Collective was founded in 2016 by Rina Mehta, Rachna Nivas and Seibi Lee, senior disciples of legendary kathak master Pandit Chitresh Das, along with leading Kathak performers Sarah Morelli and Shefali Jain. It is the only one of its kind Indian-American dance company that brings together leading kathak artists from around the world representing a multitude of voices to articulate a clairvoyant vision for Kathak. For information on performances and classes, please visit our website: www.leela.dance
Name: Paul Livingstone
E-Mail: zpaulz@gmail.com
Field: Sitar & Indian music for western instruments (guitar/ stings/ jazz musicians)
Location: 429 North Ave 57, Los Angeles CA 90042
Telephone: (323) 899 0704
Misc. Info: International performer, composer and educator, disciple of Pt. Ravi Shankar, Amiya Dasgupta & Rajeev Taranath, recieved APPEX fellowship and grants from the City of Los Angeles for teaching Indian and world music. He has performed with Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri, Partho Sarothy, Abhijit Banerjee, Shashanka Bakshi, Hom Nath Upadhyaya and many leading world music and popular artists. For more info visit: www.tanpura.com
Name: Los Angeles Indian Music Academy
E-Mail: laimacademy@gmail.com
Field: Sitar, Vocal, Tabla
Location: 624 E. Cypress Ave. Burbank CA 91501
Telephone: +1-661-888-5196
Misc. Info: Los Angeles Indian Music Academy provides a guru sishya parampara (teacher- student tradition) in teaching Indian classical music and its various other forms. An overview of various compositions, general improvising concept, creating patterns and phrases, mathematics, calculations and progression both with melody and rhythm will be discussed and presented. Each student will present a concert each year which demonstrate the traditional approach to Indian music. Guided by Indian Music Maestros Rajib Karmakar and Vineet Vyas, each student is given individual attention to grow musically in a wider dimensions.
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Name: Sridevi Maharaj
E-Mail: sridevi.m3@gmail.com
Field: Hindustani Vocal Music, Harmonium
Location: Irvine, CA
Telephone: 650 273 0648
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Name: Dr. Joita Bose Mandal
E-Mail: joita@raaganjali.com
Field: Hindustani Classical Vocal
Location: Torrance, California, USA
Telephone: 310-619-7118
Misc. Info: raaganjali.com Joita is the artistic director of Raaganjali and the Co-Founder of International Sangeet Sankalp, Los Angeles, California. She is a recipient of 5 Gold Medals and an awardee of PhD from the Allahabad University. Joita is a well known Classical Vocalist of Hindustani Music, Khayal and Semi-Classical Music, Thumri, Dadra, Bhajan, Geet, and Adhunik Bangla Music. Joita has been the keynote speaker of academic forums, Workshops and International Webinars organized by the leading universities across India..
Name: Will Marsh, MFA
E-Mail: will@willmarshmusic.com
Field: Sitar
Location: Encinitas, CA
Telephone: 231.357.9009
Misc. Info: Will began his training under Ustad Aashish Khan & completed his MFA in North Indian music performance from the California Institute of the Arts. He has also studied under sitar master, Roshan Jamal Bhartiya. Will performs classical recitals internationally and resides in Encinitas, CA. Will is an experienced teacher and is currently accepting new students. For more info, please visit www.willmarshmusic.com
Name: Meenal’s Academy of Performing Arts
E-Mail: info@mapasd.com
Field: Kathak, Bharathanatyam, and Tabla
Location: 4s Ranch, San Diego, California USA
Telephone: 858-208-3478
Misc. Info: Meenal’s Academy of Performing Arts (MAPA) offers classes in Kathak, Bharatnatyam and tabla. We are affiliated with Bharati Vidyapeeth School Of Performing Arts, Pune, India and offer certificate and diploma courses. Exams are conducted by the Univ. twice a year. Kathak is taught by Meenal Chakradeo, Bharatnayam by Sukanya Kumar and tabla by Rahul Soparkar.
Name: Aalok Mehta
E-Mail: aalokm@me.com
Field: sitar, electric sitar, keyboards, songs, music production / songwriting.
Location: Santa Monica. Serve the greater LA area
Telephone: 310 699 9381
Misc. Info: aaloksound.com IG-@aaloksmehta I both perform and teach
Name: Nandana Mitra
E-Mail: nandanamitra0112@gmail.com
Field: Tagore songs, Voice trainer and performance
Location: San Diego, CA-92064
Telephone: 858-859-5692
Misc. Info: I have done my BA and MA in Music from Visva-Bharati University, Santiniketan. National Scholarship holder from Govt. of India. I have performed with many famous artists, including Shri Dwijen Mukhopadhyay, Smt Basavi Mukhopadhay, Shri. Malay Chankar Chattopadhay, Smt. Swastika Mukherjee. Here, I have performed in San diego and LA. I have been teaching Rabindra Sangeet, light classical songs and voice culture for 3 yrs of all age group. For any performance or teaching please call or email me.
Name: Rose Muralikrishnan
E-Mail: rosemurali@aol.com
Field: Carnatic music, Teaching, Performance, Lecture Demos
Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
Telephone:
Misc. Info: http://www.rosemuralikrishnan.com/
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Name: N. Muralikrishnan (“NMK”)
E-Mail: vinaplayer@aol.com
Field: Veena and Keyboard (Carnatic)
Location: Los Angeles and Cerritos CA
Telephone: (Keyboard Studio) (562) 310 -2864
Misc. Info: N. Muralikrishnan “NMK” co-founder of Spring Nectar Academy, has a unique background in music and business and over 25 years of performing and teaching experience He has masters’ degrees in music from the University of Madras, ethnomusicology from San Diego State University and has done PhD work and Executive Program in Business Management from UCLA. Having studied piano performance and theory at Trinity College, London, NMK was the first to conceive and develop the art of playing Carnatic music on the keyboard. His unique method of teaching South Indian classical music blends American methodologies with Indian traditional values. www.nmuralikrishnan.com ..
Name: Naad Studios – Neha Patel
E-Mail: info@thenaadstudios.com
Field: Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Folk, Bollywood, Guitar
Location: 9474 Black Mountain Road, Suite J, San Diego, CA 92126
Telephone: 858-231-6484
Misc. Info: Naad Studios offers classes in Bharatnatyam, Kathak, folk, Bollywood and guitar. Naad is affiliated with Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal, Pune, India (Examination board, recognized worldwide) to give Bharatanatyam / Kathak students an opportunity to earn diplomas and degree through university examination. Website: www.thenaadstudios.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NaadStudiossd/
Name: Nartan School of Bharatnatyam
E-Mail: Dance@nartan.net
Field: Bharatanatyam (Tanjavoor style)
Location: Camarillo, CA
Telephone: 805-814-0976
Misc. Info: www.nartan.net
Name: Kamini Natarajan
E-Mail: IndianMusicClasses@gmail.com
Field: Vocal
Location: Simi Valley, CA, 93063
Telephone:
Misc. Info: I am enrolling now for vocal music classes in Simi Valley, CA and Ventura, CA. I teach Hindustani classical vocal music, Bhajans, Ghazals and light Indian music. Classes for all levels and ages. Group and private lessons available. Website: http://www.kaminimusic.com/music
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Name: Divya Patel
E-Mail: dbpatel21@gmail.com
Field: Bollywood Dance
Location: Long Beach, CA, USA
Telephone: (805) 610-7912
Misc. Info: Independent Bollywood dance instructor for kids and adults (and groups). Available for choreography and lessons for anything from small performances to wedding performances.
Name: Om Patel
E-Mail: omypatel@gmail.com
Field: Vocals (Hindustani Classical + Sugam Sangeet + Bollywood songs)
Location: Redondo Beach, California 90278 (Available on travel request to student location)
Telephone: 585-363-8325
Misc. Info: Trained in Hindustani classical music for 7 years under Ustad Saukat Hussain Khan from Jaipur Gharana. Solid fundamentals and enthusiastic approach to Hindustani teaching. Also available for sugam sangeet and Bollywood vocals training on special request.
Name: David Philipson
E-Mail: bansuri@adelphia.net
Field: Bansuri
Location: Los Angeles, CA USA
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Pannalal Ghosh/Maihar gharana, website – https://davidphilipson.com
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Name: Sufi Raina
E-Mail: tejdancestudio@gmail.com
Field: Kathak
Location: San Diego, California (near Miramar Cash n Carry)
Telephone: 858-633-3835
Misc. Info: Facebook page: facebook.com/tejdancestudio
Name: Raji
E-Mail: Veenaclass.la@gmail.com
Field: Veena
Location: Los Angeles, California, United states.
Telephone:
Misc. Info: I have learnt veena from a music school teacher from Chennai. I can teach Veena from the basics. Cost per class is $10. Reach me @216 744 3359 for more details. my website address is http://veenai.weebly.com. I take Skype classes as well.
Name: Ganesh Ram
E-Mail: ganeshramgkl@gmail.com
Field: Carnatic Classical Flute
Location: Santa Clara, CA, USA
Telephone:
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Name: Sandhya Ramachandran
E-Mail: sandhyar@bu.edu
Field: Carnatic music vocal, Bhajans, Semi Classical music
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Singer/ performer of Indian classical music for 15yrs. Learnt the art in Dubai and India under exceptional Gurus like Ms. Jayasri Rao, Bangalore Ramamani and Smt. Prarthana Sai Narasimhan (Chennai). Can take classes to provide a sound foundation in basics up until keerthanams. Pls contact for further details!
Name: Shan Ramani
E-Mail: sudramani@hotmail.com
Field: Guitar
Location: Thousand Oaks,CA.
Telephone: 805 404 3619
Misc. Info: I teach guitar and music theory basics. My focus is to impart harmony rhythm acoustic guitar strumming techniques for popular Bollywood numbers.
Name: Jenisha Rangoonwala
E-Mail: jeenya1234@gmail.com
Field: Hindustani- classical vocal music
Location: 525, Grass valley street, Simi valley, CA- 93065
Telephone: 805-404-1773
Misc. Info: I am trained classical vocalist by classical guruji and professionals from India’s Ghandharva School of Music (Ahmedabad). It has been 14 years I am into Hindustani classical vocal singing. I have achieved upantya visharad degree (Government recognized) from India and have also performed at state level. I also took lessons of harmonium for 2 years. I also taught for 3 years to all age groups. Those who are interested can contact me on above mentioned email address.
Name: Jayam Rubins
E-Mail: Jayamrubins@gmail.com
Field: Traditional Carnatic Vocal and Traditional Bharatha Natyam
Location: SHERMAN OAKS, LA 91403
Telephone:424-345-5057
Misc. Info: Learn online or in person when the covid situation clears. Carnatic music taught in traditional style according to the music syllabus classes are given individually and for small groups.
Name: Rupak School of World Music
E-Mail: rupakmusicschool@gmail.com
Field: North Indian Classical Vocal
Location: 21212 1/2 Figueroa Street, Carson CA 90745
Telephone: 310 483 3795/868 1505
Misc. Info: Subhashish Mukhopadhyay – director. web – subhashish.rupakschoolofmusic.org, rupakschoolofmusic.org
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Name: Suchitra Sadasivuni
E-Mail:swaras.chitra@gmail.com
Field: Carnatic Music Vocals
Location: Aliso Viejo, CA
Telephone: 612-232-8755
Misc. Info: Suchitra Sadasivuni is an Artistic Director of Swaras Academy Of Performing Arts LLC. She’s daughter and deciple of Smt. Shobha Rani who is master in Carnatic vocalist and Violinist. Swaras Academy is dedicated to nurture and preserve the Indian culture and its heritage. Provides one-on-one and group classes. Curriculum: Tiny Blooms – Foundation course for music toddler. Tiny Champion – A Journey through Friendly Raagas. Carnatic – Basics / Voice culture / Ear training Vedic hymns/ slokas / Bhajans. Free Workshops for youth enrichment. Feel free to contact us for any further information..
Name: Smt. Ashwini Sangam
E-Mail: ashwini.sangam@mayurnatya.com
Field: Bharatanatyam
Location: 4S ranch, Miramesa, Rancho Penasquitos and Rancho Bernardo area. San Diego
Telephone: 858 367 0056
Misc. Info: website – mayurnatya.com – Ashwini Sangam is an accomplished Bharatnatyam dancer, teacher, and choreographer. She started learning Bharatanatyam from a very young age and was trained under late Smt. Prabhavati Wamanacharya and Natya Vidhushi Smt. Rekha Hegde.Ashwini has been teaching Bharatanatyam in San Diego for more than 15 years. She established “Mayur Natyalaya” in 2006, as an abode of Indian classical dance in San Diego, with the sole purpose of propagating rich Indian culture and heritage. Mayur Natyalaya offers a comprehensive Bharatanatyam academic curriculum including a diploma certification from a premier university of fine arts, recognized by the Government of India..
Name: Bhuvaneswari Sankaran
E-Mail: bhuvanaadhvaitha@gmail.com
Field: Carnatic music vocal
Location: 210 S Mentor Avenue, Pasadena, CA
Telehone: 626 977 5442
Misc. Info: I have learnt Carnatic music for about 20 years. Have given many season concerts. Have sung in television and radio as well. Would like to train students in Carnatic vocal full fledged.
Name: Sravanthi Satheshkumar
E-Mail: indiancarnaticvocal@gmail.com
Field: Indian Carnatic classical vocal
Location: Hampton Inn, W Colorado street, Glendale CA – 19205.
Telephone: 1 747 275 1898
Misc. Info: I would give free demo class to the interested candidates. If they would like to join, I would charge 8$ to 10$ per class as per their standard.
Name: Dr. Ragasree Sen
E-Mail: ragasreesen@gmail.com
Field: Rabindra Sangeet and Dhrupadi style music [Music Performer and Trainer]
Location: Fremont, CA or Santa Barbara, CA
Telephone: (408) 431-1330
Misc. Info: I am interested in performing music in cultural conferences and tutoring music to young students. I am passionate about music [especially Dhrupadi style and Rabindra Sangeet] and I teach music to masters students in India. My LinkedIn profile is in.linkedin.com/pub/ragasree-sen/26/782/422 . Couple of songs from my recordings : http://m.youtube.com/watch?amp;v=rOkv8pR_w5s&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DrOkv8pR_w5s. My Background -I belong to the family of famous Indian musician Rai Chand Boral and I inherited music from my father Nemai Chand Bural. I was brought up and educated in Shantiniketan (Tagore’s place) where I had studied music along with other subjects. I have some musical recordings of Rabindra Sangeet and my performance was broadcasted on local TV channels in India.
Name: Aditya Sharma
E-Mail: aditya@sangitayoga.com
Field: Hindustani Classical Music vocal, Bhajans, Harmonium, Tabla
Location: San Diego, California- USA
Telephone: 760-212-6779
Misc. Info: A Hindustani classical vocalist and disciple of Padmashri Pandit Ulhas Kashalkar. An ex-scholar from ITC-Sangeet Research Academy, Kolkata, Aditya is a graded AIR artist. A Ph.d. in voice cultivation, Aditya has performed at several venues in India and US. Currently, he is teaching at “Sangita Yoga” an organisation based in San Diego. For more information visit his website – www.adityavocal.com
Name: Shaheen Sheik-Sadhal
E-Mail: shaheen@shaheensheik.com
Field: Bharatanatyam
Location: Laguna Beach, CA, USA
Telephone: 310 455 6761
Misc. Info: Trained in the vintage Pandanallur / Tanjore style and heralded by the Los Angeles Times as a “breathtaking” and “commanding” dancer. Teach beginning child (Saturdays at 9am) and adult (Saturdays at 11:30am) classes through the city of Laguna Beach at the Susi Q Center (with convenient parking and location for South Orange County).
Name: Geeta Shreedar
E-Mail: geetashreedar@gmail.com
Field: Classical Carnatic Music (Vocal)
Location: San Diego, CA
Telephone: 858 776 1496
Misc. Info: Beginner and intermediate classical carnatic music. Skype lessons available..
Name: Miles Shrewsbery
E-Mail: MilesShrewsbery@gmail.com
Field: Tabla
Location: San Diego, CA USA
Telephone: (619) 886-5216
Misc. Info: Miles Shrewsbery is a tabla artist and teacher based in San Deigo, CA. A disciple of Sri Abhiman Kaushal and Pandit Nandkumar Bhatlouande of Hyderabad, India, Miles is trained in the Farukhabad Gharana of his teachers and is a respected performer of its rich, aesthetic repertoire through his years of dedicated study and practice. www.milesshrewsbery.com ..
Name: Soorya Dance Company
E-Mail: sushmakasthuri@gmail.com
Field: Bharathanatyam Dance and Carnatic Music
Location: Woodland Hills, CA
Telephone: 818-730-0371
Misc. Info: An award winning dancer from Bangalore, guru Sushma Mohan trains students of all ages and levels. Trained by the world famous guru Dhananjayans and world record holder guru Prasanna Kasthuri, classes are held at various locations in Woodland Hills and West Hills..
Name: Spring Nectar Foundation for Indian Music and Heritage
E-Mail: springnectartv@gmail.com
Field: Indian music & fine arts vocal and instrumental all other fine arts promoters
Location: Irvine, Los Angeles, South Bay, Artesia, Riverside California
Telephone: 562-852-2643
Misc. Info: Website: springnectartv.com, www.springnectaracademy.org Only music school in southern California teaches in most cities. Cerritos, Irvine, Los Angeles, Torrance, South Bay, Artesia, Eastvale, Corona, Riverside California are name a few.
Name: Aarthi Sridharan
E-Mail: culvercitymusicclass@gmail.com
Field: Indian Carnatic music (Vocal), slokas & bajans
Location: Culver city, Los Angeles, CA
Telephone: 310-651-0823
Misc. Info: 20+ years of training in Indian classical Carnatic music with Sri Kunnakudi Meenakshi Sundaram, Chennai. Classes includes Carnatic music, sloka and bajans. Classes are offered during weekends in Culver City / Los Angeles, CA for kids of age 5 and above. Please contact for more information.
Name: Arathi Srinivas
E-Mail: natyadwani@gmail.com
Field: Kalakshetra Style Bharathanatyam Dance
Location: 3940 Via Verde, Thousand Oaks, California 91360
Telephone: 26-320-4444 or 901-428-2030
Misc. Info: Website – http://natyadwani.com – Enroll your Kids to Bharatnatyam classes in Thousand Oaks, CA and Simi Valley, Agoura Hills, Oak Park, Westlake Village, Ventura Coiunty California area. Classes are on weekends. Arathi Srinivas is well experienced Bharathanatyamn teacher, choreographer. She also takes online classes. Batches will be filled on first come first serve basis. This curriculum links your child to classical dance, dance based music, history, dance theory and yoga. For more information please contact the above number..
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Name: Lakshmi Thirumani
E-Mail: lakshmi.kuchipudi2016@gmail.com
Field: Kuchipudi
Location: Foothill ranch, Lake forest, Orange County, CA
Telephone:
Misc. Info: I have been trained under Dr. Yashoda Thakore, Hyderabad for 12 years. I hold a diploma from Telugu University in Kuchipudi. I have performed in various national festivals in India. I have also partnered with various dancers in Chicago for 4 years. Looking to teach and perform. Please email for additional information. Can travel within south OC to teach.
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Name: Rama Varigonda
E-Mail: damayantiIndianMusic@gmail.com
Field: Hindustani Vocal – serving Hindi, Kannada, Marathi and Telugu people
Location: San Diego, California, USA
Telephone: 858-527-5521
Misc. Info: Dedicated learner of Hindustani classical Indian vocal Music since 1978. Gave several public concerts over the last 20 years in Canada and USA to music lovers spanning Hindi, Kannada, Telugu and Marathi languages. Mentoring and teaching Hindustani classical vocal for over 10 years. Emphasis in teaching is developing strong vocal abilities via easy to grasp technique of learning and delivery of music with a strong emphasis on ensuring technical purity and spirited and passionate renditions, capable of effective bonding with the listener
Name: Shwetha Venkatesh
E-Mail: shwethakeshav@gmail.com
Field: Carnatic classical vocal
Location: Woodland Hills, CA, USA
Telephone: 914 433 8690
Misc. Info: A disciple of Sri R.N. Thyagarajan of the famed Rudrapatnam brothers. An A grade artiste of AIR and Doordarshan, bangalore. Has performed at major sabhas including Madras Music Academy, national programme, south zone programme etc. regular performer at AIR and Doordarshan. Very experienced teacher and has trained students to become performers. Teaches both online and one-to-one. Please call for more details
Name: Vijayalakshmi
E-Mail: centreformohiniyattam@gmail.com
Field: Mohiniyattam
Location: Agoura Hills, CA
Telephone: 818-292-8043
Misc. Info: Considered one of the most eminent exponents of Mohiniyattam, Vijayalakshmi is the daughter and disciple of Guru Bharati Shivaji. For additional info, please see www.vijayalakshmi.net
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