Teachers & Performers of Indian Music & Dance
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Name: Lalitha Atreyapurapu
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Carnatic Music, Lite music (telugu), Annamacharya Keethanas
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Learnt Carnatic music since my childhood & currently teaching my son at home. I can take in-person classes in Dunwoody, Atlanta or online lessons via skype. Please email for further information.
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Name: Haresh A. Bakshi
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Hindustani Vocal, elementary Tabla, Sitar, Violin, keyboard
Location: 4771 Silverberry LN NW : Acworth GA 30102-3559
Telephone: (678) 354-4678
Misc. Info: My gharana is Gwalior. Classes: (1) one-on-one basis. Fee – $40.00 per session of 45 minutes. (2) Internet-based. See http://www.SoundOfIndia.com.
Name: Surojit Bandyopadhyay
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Tabla
Location: Cumming, GA, USA
Telephone: 502 384 6855
Misc. Info: I have have been playing tabla for last 25 years. Recently moved to Atlanta/ Cumming GA. I want to share my tabla knowledge with others interested in a group class setting. Also, I am available for accompaniment with pure classical vocal / instrumental, gazal etc.
Name: Bharathadarshana, School of Indian Classical Dance & Music
E-mail [email protected]
Field: Bharatanatyam – Kalakshetra style, Carnatic Music – Vocal, Mridangam.
Location: Cumming, GA
Telephone: +1 8772049886
Misc. Info: Soujanya Madhusudan, it’s artistic associate director, has been imparting the divine art of Bhartanatyam for more than 25 years in Kalakshetra style in its pristine purity and from past 10 years to interested students in the USA and training them to be well accomplished artists. She is a well acclaimed performing artiste, experienced teacher, creative choreographer with many awards and laurels to her credit. Bharatha Darshana offers classes in Atlanta /Cumming areas apart from major cities in and around Houston, Texas. She offers online classes to many students all over the world.
Name: Suresh Byagathvalliv
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Carnatic Flute lessons
Location: Johns Creek/ Alpharetta
Telephone: 408-306-1158
Misc. Info: Carnatic flute teacher with over 20 years of experience, fostering flutists of all ages to reach their highest potential. Private lessons available for beginner and advanced students. Lessons are customized to the needs and goals of each student. Students will be taught about the basic fundamentals to the advanced methods of effective practices.
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Name: Niveditha C.K.
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Carnatic Vocal
Location: The Berkshires at Vinings, Smyrna
Telephone: 470-819-9748
Misc. Info: I am a disciple of Dr. Gayatri Sankaran and Late Thiru Senkottai Narayanan. I have been singing Carnatic music for 15+ years. I am currently conducting classes for beginners. I am available at flexible timings. Please contact me for further details on classes.
Name: Chandra Dance Academy
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Kathak and Bollywood
Location: Norcross, Johns Creek/ Cumming, Alpharetta Georgia
Telephone: 404-987-6397
Misc. Info: We offer a Kathak program with an accredited Kathak degree from Bharati Vidyapeeth University. We are the Georgia exam center for Bharati Vidyapeeth for Kathak, Bharat Natyam, Kuchipudi, Odissi, Vocal, and all Hindustani instrumental.
Name: Aparna Chandran
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharathanatyam
Location: 1293, Creekside place, Smyrna, Georgia- 30082
Telephone: 770-434-6590
Misc. Info: Bharathanatyam dance class for beginners and advance students.
Name: Santosh Chandru
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Mridangam
Location:
Telephone: 409-454-1552
Misc. Info: A senior student of Ambalapuzha Sri T. S. Nandakumar of Mumbai, has been playing for music concerts and dance programs for several years. Is a graded artist from “All India Radio”.
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Name: Debasri Dutta
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Hindustani Vocal, Carnatic Vocal, Bhajans, Bollywood songs, Tabla and Piano
Location: Surabhi School of Music and Art, 5675 Jimmy Carter Blvd Suite 595B, Norcross, GA 30071, (Inside Global Mall)
Telephone:
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Name: G.S. Rajan
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Carnatic Vocal and Flute
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, US
Telephone: 678-986-7090
Misc. Info: www.malabarian.com
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Name: Anila Haridas
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharatanatyam
Location: Noopura Nrithavidyalaya – Smyrna/Marietta area, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Telephone: 404-913-5080
Misc. Info: Offering beginner and advanced level Bharatanatyam classes in Marietta / Smyrna area. I have completed my Advanced Diploma in Fine Arts from Bharathiar University and diploma in Bharatanatyam from Bharathidasan University. I have learnt Bharatanatyam under the tutelage of Smt. Kalamandalam Seetha Warrier, Sri Baskar Sreedar and Smt. Anandi Krishnamoorty.
Name: Heritage School of Performing Arts
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Hindustani Vocal, Bharatanatyam and Bollywood Dance, Carnatic Vocal
Location: 6030 Bethelview Road, Cumming, Georgia, 30040, USA
Telephone: 470-848-1120
Misc. Info: We are an Indian music and dance school. Our highly qualified and experienced teachers provide lessons on Hindustani vocal, Bharatanatyam and Bollywood dance, Carnatic vocal music. Please visit us at www.heritagesopa.com for more details.
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Name: Kratika Jain
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bollywood, Folk Dances ( specialized Garba Rass Dandiya, Rajasthani, MP tribal , laavni much more ), Semi classical
Location: Atlanta (GA) USA
Telephone: (9084874874)
Misc. Info: I have been in choreography industry since 18 years and owned dance school. Performed and choreographed many stage shows in India. I have been also to Kabul Afghanistan for performance.
Name: Jay
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Guitar
Location: Cumming, GA, USA
Telephone: 678 404 0373
Misc. Info: www.bollywoodguitars.com Affordable and flexible guitar classes for all levels and styles for kids 6+ yrs to adults in Cumming, Alpharetta, Atlanta and Johns Creek GA. Learn to play Indian film, non-film and regional songs on guitar from blend of Indian languages such as Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Bengali, Marathi and more.
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Name: Swathi K.
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Carnatic Vocal
Location: Cumming GA USA
Telephone: 832-295-4849
Misc. Info: Have been teaching Carnatic vocal in Atlanta / Cumming GA area for 3 years. Limited number of students in class. Weekly once or twice including weekends. Additional Free song learning exercise every week. Customized classes for kids and adults basing on their pace of learning.
Name: Srivalli Kamsali
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Carnatic vocal, Devotional songs, Annamacharya keerthanalu, Bhajans, Slokas for kids.
Location: Fulton County, Sandy Springs, Atlanta, Georgia, 30328.
Telephone: 734 328 6661.
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Name: Srivalli Kannan
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Carnatic Vocal
Location: Johns Creek, Georgia
Telephone: 470-475-8619
Misc. Info: I offer Carnatic vocal beginner lessons for kids of age four and above (Carnatic vocal, slokas, bhajans). It’s a great way for children to learn about the Indian culture. Free trial & flexible timings. Please call me or email me at [email protected] for more information about Carnatic Vocal classes.
Name: Amol Khanapurkar
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Tabla
Location: Johns Creek, GA
Telephone: (339)-440-7368
Misc. Info: If you are looking for basic to advanced level tabla lessons, you may contact Amol Khanapurkar. Performance experience of more than 18 years. Conducted lecture-demonstrations all over the world. Performed at a number of world music festivals in France, UK, Australia, NZ and USA
Name: Kruti Dance Academy
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharathanatyam and Bollywood Dance Classes
Location: 5675 Jimmy Carter Blvd., Suite 710, Norcross, GA 30071-2954
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Kruti Dance Academy is the southeast’s premier dance studio offering Bharatanatyam and Bollywood dance classes located in Atlanta, GA! Kruti Dance Academy has been seen on primetime NBC in their Top 25 ranking on America’s Got Talent where they were brought back in the wildcard show as Piers Morgan’s favorite act. Kruti has also been featured on the internationally-acclaimed Indian dance reality TV show Chak Dhoom Dhoom on Colors TV. Kruti Dance Academy has many dance classes for all ages and backgrounds including Bharatanatyam, Bollywood, Mommy & Me and adult classes. For more information, please visit www.kruti.com.
Name: Shwetha Krishna Kumar
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Carnatic vocal and violin
Location: James Creek, Cumming GA
Telephone:
Misc. Info: I have been learning and performing vocal and violin since childhood. I am the great-grand-daughter of Carnatic composer Sri. Lalitha Dasar and grand-daughter of violinist Sri. T.K. Ramachandran. I take Carnatic vocal and violin classes from basics for 5yrs+. In person and online classes available. Weekdays and weekend classes with flexible timings. Please email me at [email protected] for more details on classes.
Name: Nithya Kumarasamy
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Carnatic Vocal
Location: Bentley Ridge Dr, Cumming,Ga
Telephone: 678-327-1700
Misc. Info: The music class is a monthly program and has 2 classes every week and 8 classes a month. Class duration is 1 hour. Group and individual lessons for beginners and intermediate levels. Customized classes for kids (ages 5 and above) and adults. Online classes are also given. Please contact me for more details.
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Name: Lakshminarayanan
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Carnatic Music – Violin and Vocal Lessons
Location: Johns Creek, GA
Telephone: 678 836 5053
Misc. Info: Have been playing Carnatic music concerts and teaching since 1990. Have accompanied musicians such as Dr. N. Ramani, Shri Umayalpuram Shivaraman, Shri Guruvayur Dorai, Shri R.K. Shriramkumar, Shri H.V. Srivatsan, Smt. Seetha Rajan, Smt. Jayalakshmi Santhanam, Shri Madurai Sundar, Shri Vijay Siva, Shri Shenkottai Hari, Shri Rama Varma. Website – www.sapasapasacom
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Name: C. Mishra
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Tabla (Bhajan, Solo, classical)
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Lessons will be online via Skype. Cost – Lessons start at 20 dollars per session
Name: Ratna Manjusha Mocherla
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Karnatic Classical -Vocal as well as Instrument- Veena
Location: Alpharetta/ Cumming, GA, U.S.A
Telephone: 304-521-5793
Misc. Info: NCERT scholarship holder in veena and used to perform in Yuvavani-AIR, Vizag. I gave many concerts in veena as well as vocal in India, Charleston (WV) and Atlanta (GA). Teaching vocal and veena since 2003. Will teach kids or adults (no age limit). Schedule group or individual based on student capability and time flexibility. Make students perform in programs/ events. Nickname – Usha Mocherla
Name: Keetha Mohan
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharathanatyam
Location: 1367 Brentwood Lane Marietta, Ga 30062
Telephone: 770-565-4732
Misc. Info: I have specialized training from the Kalashetra College of Fine Arts and experience in teaching. For more information, please see www.arunodhaya.com
Name: Viji Murali
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Carnatic Music (Vocal)
Location: 11705, Jonesbridge Rd, Alpharetta, GA – 30005
Telephone: 770-655-4788
Misc. Info: http://www.carnaticvidyalaya.com https://www.facebook.com/pages/Carnatic-Vidyalaya/190468097811810
Name: Nagi Mysore
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Guitar
Location: Marietta GA 30067
Telephone: 801 876 0437
Misc. Info: 15 dollars every half hour. I teach beginner and intermediate guitar to enable you to play popular Hindi songs on the guitar. All classes at my home and all levels are welcome. Classes typically will have 2-3 students per class. Classes are help on Saturdays 3-5 PM and Sundays 2-5 PM only.
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Name: Sankar Narayanan
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Mridangam (South Indian / Carnatic Perussion)
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, Fulton County.
Telephone: 757-469-9547
Misc. Info: Please contact me to know more about my background, expertise and other details with respect to the classes.
Name: Ram Nath
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Carnatic flute and vocal
Location: Smyrna, GA 30082
Telephone: cell 404 510 5171
Misc. Info: I received training in Carnatic singing from Prof. Nookala of Hyderabad, R.K Srikantan of Bangalore, (late) Nyatinkera Vasudevan of Trivandrum, as well as Trichur Ramachandran of Chennai. I have been teaching vocal and flute for at least 20 years now. I have provided flute support for Arangetrams and Kuchipudi Rangapravesams for over 25 years in the US. Those interested in receiving lessons in Carnatic flute/ vocal, or those interested in receiving flute-support for orchestras, please call 404 510 5171.
Name: Natyanjali Academy of Dance
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharatanatyam (Indian Classical Dance)
Location: Johns Creek, GA. USA
Telephone: 404-915-8851
Misc. Info: Offers classes in Bharatanatyam (in traditional Vazhuvoor & Melattur styles) in small group settings. Individualized attention is given to all students. Arangetrams are conducted and many performance opportunities exist. Classes are taught by Mrs. Chandrika Chandran, an experienced and dedicated teacher with teaching experience of more than 20 years in Atlanta. Nattuvangam classes are also offered.
Name: Nikhitha
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Carnatic music, light music
Location: Duluth, GA
Telephone: 8593820044
Misc. Info: I am trained in Carnatic and light music under Mr. Mohan garu and Mr. Ramachari garu. I used to give lessons to children in India. I can teach up to geetams and few devotional songs. I can give classes on Skype also. I charge $20 per class.
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Name: Vid. Bhavana Pradyumna
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Carnatic Music and Bharatanatyam.
Location: #201, Windy Ridge lane SE, Atlanta, GA – 30339
Telephone: 678-748-6881
Misc. Info: Vid. Bhavana is an accomplished Carnatic musician and Bharatanatyam dancer. She has done her Masters in Carnatic Music from the University of Madras and has rendered many concerts from past 8 years in India and USA. She is a disciple of renowned musicians Chitraveena Ravikiran and Vid. Padmamalini Raghunandan. She is an Artist of the All India Radio. She is trained in Bharatanatyam by renowned Gurus Dr. Vid. Malini Ravishankar, Vid. Anuradha Vikranth and Vid. Ujwal. She is also conferred the title “Sri Ramanuja Paaduka Sevaka”.
Name: Uma Pulendran
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharatanatyam
Location: 335 Brook Ford Point Alpharetta, GA 30022
Telephone: 770 772 1533
Misc. Info: Artistic Director of Natyadhara – Center for Performing Arts. Bharatanatyam performer and teacher.
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Name: Somu S. Ray
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Tabla lessons
Location: Atlanta, GA
Telephone: (678) 962-7934
Misc. Info: http://tinyurl.com/tablalessonatl, Basic, intermediate and advanced level tabla lessons will be provided in and around Atlanta, GA. Customized lessons will be provided on request. Skype lessons provided for out of state students. Somu started learning tabla at the age of 5 in Pune, India. He was awarded the cultural talent search scholarship by the Government of India and has played in events across India and US. He has won several awards at tabla solo competitions including the Firodiya Karandak, Kalyani karandak, Kanthe Maharaj all India competition to name a few.
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Name: Dilani Sathees
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharatanatyam
Location: (Johnscreek, GA USA
Telephone: (470-492-0019)
Misc. Info: Bharathanatyam classes conducted within a small group in all levels.
Name: Preetha Sayeekrishna
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharatanatyam
Location: Cumming GA, USA
Telephone: 678-622-5081
Misc. Info: Founder / Artistic director of Samyuktam Natya Academy, which imparts professional training in Kalakshetra style to students of all ages.
Name: Archith Seshadri and Ashwin Seshadri
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Classical Piano, Voice and Bollywood
Location: 1175 South Bethany Creek Drive, Milton Ga 30004
Telephone: 404.374.4251 or 678.315.6048
Misc. Info: www.facebook.com/studio.academy Studio! Music Academy provides music education to students in the Alpharetta / Milton area. It is one of the only schools in the Atlanta area to offer Bollywood lessons on the piano. The school trains students in classical piano, vocal repertoires and Bollywood songs, as well as prepare students for the ABRSM examinations.
Name: Gayatri Seshadri
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharatnatyam
Location: Cumming GA 30005, USA
Telephone: 901 262 2810
Misc. Info: www.darshininatyalaya.com – Bharatanatyam performer and teacher. Gayatri Seshadri is an alumnus of Chennai-based Bharata Kalanjali founded by the legendary dance gurus, the Dhananjayans. She has also trained under Mrs.Radhika Shurajit, one of the senior disciples of the Dhananjayans. Drawing from her years of training and performing and following the best traditions of her Alma Mater – Bharata Kalanjali – Gayatri Seshadri founded the Darshini Natayalaya Academy in Memphis, Tennessee in 1998. She now performs and trains students into this art form from her studio in Cumming, Georgia.
Name: Rajashree Shankar
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Carnatic music – Vocal
Location: Atlanta
Telephone: 770-529-8620
Misc. Info: Group and individual lessons for beginners and advanced levels. I began my initial training in Carnatic vocal from Mrs. Prabha Rao, an A.I.R. artist and then continued with Dr. S. Vishwanathan, a retired professor from IIT, Bombay. My guru is a disciple of Kadallur Subramaniam and has also learnt veena from Chitti Babu. I have given various concerts in India and in Atlanta both as soloist and accompanist for dance programs. I have been teaching in Atlanta for the past four years.
Name: Shiv’s Institute of Dance
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bollywood/Hiphop Dance
Location: Three locations:
2569 Peachtree pkwy Suite #205 Cumming, GA 30041
2550 Sandy Plains Rd Marietta, GA 30066
1711 Church St, Suite #205 Decatur, GA 30033
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Website – shivsdance.com Shiva Turlapati is one of the finest Bollywood dancer/ choreographer in Atlanta with more than 17 years of experience in dance industry. He started Shiv’s Institute of dance (SID), which is now located in Cumming, Marietta, and Decatur. SID’s dance teams has been performing at many community events like MMA, IACA, TAMA, GATA, FOI and a lot of other charity events in and around US and won accolades at every place they performed so far. Please email us for more information.
Name: Bhavini Subramani
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharatanatyam
Location: 3126 Swallow Drive Marietta, GA 30066
Telephone: 770-579-9444
Misc. Info: Kalakshetra Style. Classes are held for beginners and advanced students. Special classes for adults.
Name: Kritika Subramanian
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharatanatyam (kalakshetra style)
Location: Bridgegate drive, Marietta, GA
Telephone: 302.415.4413
Misc. Info: Performed in Delhi Doordarshan, Scholarship holder from government of India, Several Fundraisers and international cultural shows. starting new batch for 5-10 year olds Flexible weekdays and weekends
Name: Mrs Gayatri Subramanian
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharat Natyam Classes
Location: 1629 P Bridge Mill Dr, Marietta, GA 30067
Telephone: 678-419-0429
Misc. Info: Bharata Natyam classes are conducted by Gayatri Subramanian in Marietta, Kennesaw and Roswell. Gayatri holds a Bachelor’s degree in Bharata Natyam from Mumbai, India. Classes are offered in pure and traditional style for all age groups and levels.
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Name: Latha Varadarajan
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Carnatic Vocal
Location: Cumming, GA (Forsyth County/Johns Creek)
Telephone: 6789479895
Misc. Info: I started into music at the age of 7 with Krishna Music School, Chennai. I learned music and dance from several gurus. Among them, Smt. Padmaja Srinivasan, disciple of M.L. Vasanthakumari, needs mention as I learned extensively from her. I also learned many Telugu Annamaya krithis and Thyagaraja songs from Mr. Subbarao. My learning continues with Padmasri Kalaimamani Dr. Gayathri Sankaran, an All India Radio A-grade artist. I have given many performances from my young age at many temples, Thyagaraja akandams, the Thiruchanur temple, and Thirupathi, with the most recent performance being in the Nada Neeranjanam program. I currently teach in the Atlanta area to kids of all ages.
Name: Kala Vasudevan
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Carnatic music
Location: 5155 Harbury Ln Suwanee GA 30024
Telephone: 678 714 6851
Misc. Info: Visit www.shruthilaya.us
Name: Padma Venugopal
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Carnatic Vocal
Location: Alpharetta, Georgia
Telephone: 678-710-4041
Misc. Info: Please email for more information about Carnatic vocal classes.
Name: Preeti Vinayak
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharathanatyam and Carnatic vocal
Location: 4703 Glenshire Place Atlanta, GA-30338
Telephone: 770-399-8022
Misc. Info: Director of The Natyam Arts Academy where Bharathanatyam in Kalakshetra style is taught in small groups and personalized individual classes to students of all ages. Preeti has trained under the maestro Sri D.K. Jayaraman and offers Carnatic vocal lessons to students of all ages. Grand and detail oriented annual recital for students and arangetrams conducted in perimeter area of Atlanta.
Name: Anand Vyas
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Sitar, Tabla, vocal, guitar, etc. My main instrument is the Sitar.
Location: Atlanta (Gwinnett County), U.S.A.
Telephone: 424-354-7659
Misc. Info: I am Ustad Sultan Khan’s only disciple who plays the sitar rather than the sarangi. There were many people in attendance at my gandha-bandhan which is the ceremony for the guru-disciple relationship called “guru-shishya parampara”, including Ustad Fazal Quereshi (Maestro Zakir Hussein’s brother) and Ustad Hidayat Khan among others. The ceremony was held in Ahmedabad, India at the Poonam Palace Hotel, during Saptak over 20 years ago. I have studied Indian classical Music for over 25 years. I was born in Queens, New York. I teach, play, and compose all genres of music, using Eastern classical music as a foundation. Please feel free to contact me for a no-charge consultation lesson.
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