Name: Kamal Ahmad
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Sitar, Tabla, Vocal, Harmonium, Esraj/Dilruba, Rubab, Folk, Ghazal, other instruments welcome
Location: Union City, California, USA
Telephone: 510 304 7904
Misc. Info: I am a sitar player trained primarily in the Imdadkhani style, though I have formerly received intensive training in tabla and continue to learn both sitar and vocal music. My education in neuroscience has given me unique insights into systematic (musical) skill acquisition and pedagogy, which I impart to my students, in order to maximize musical progress and learning. This has also enabled me to undertake self study of various other instruments, utilizing the most efficient known techniques for each and developing novel ones where necessary. Please note, I do not turn students away for lack of funds. I am also willing to travel a limited distance in the bay area for lessons.
Name: Aerodance
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Semiclassical, Folk, Bollywood, Devotional, Classical and fusion dances
Location: 39488 Sea Scape Road Fremont CA 94538
Telephone: 510 498 8298
Misc. Info: Ranjani Manda concieved Aerodance in 1999. Aerodance teaches Indian Folk, Devotional, and Bollywood types of dance rendered in semi-
Name: David Aue
E-Mail: tabla
Field: Tabla
Location: 737 Coventry Rd. Berkeley, CA 94707
Telephone: 510-541-
Misc. Info: Student of Pt. Swapan Chaudhuri : private lessons in east bay: near berkeley, oakland, el cerrito, albany, richmond
Name: Krishnaprasad Bannanje
E-Mail: krishna
Field: Tabla
Location: Santa Clara, CA USA
Telephone: 919 592 5521
Misc. Info: I studied tabla from Shri Madhava Acharya for about 8 years and then with Pt. Udayaraj Karpur. I give private lessons in Santa Clara/ San Jose/ Milpitas (South bay) over the weekend (Sat / Sun). I am also happy to accompany or practice with any interested Bansuri / Sitar / Sarod/ Santoor player or Hindustani vocalist.
Name: Prasad Bhandarkar
E-Mail: bansuriflute
Field: Hindustani Flute
Location: Campbell, CA
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Engineer by profession. Have been learning Hindustani flute for over 15 years. Initially learnt flute from Shri. Anant Patwardhan and then from Pt. Hari Prasad Chaurasia. http:/
Name: Arjun Bharadwaj
E-Mail: arjun
Field: Flute (Bansuri) Hindustani Classical
Location: Union City, CA but starting out on Skype
Telephone:
Misc. Info: My name is Arjun Bharadwaj. I have been learning the bansuri flute for the past 4-5 years. If you are beginner or intermediate level who wants to start out on the flute or get on the right track and play at a reasonably professional level, I can be off great help and can guide you!!
Name: Bharathi Kalalaya
E-Mail: Annu_
Field: North and South Indian vocal and instrumental
Location: 3392 Seldon Ct., Fremont, CA 94539
Telephone: (510) 490 4629
Misc. Info: www
Name: Pallavi Bhat
E-Mail: pallavi
Field: Bharathanatyam
Location: 10855, Northview Square, Cupertino, CA 95014
Telephone: 650-469-4394
Misc. Info:
Name: Urmi Bhatt
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Hindustani Vocal and Tabla
Location: Pleasanton, CA USA
Telephone: 925-
Misc. Info: I teach beginning/
Name: Ustad Lal Singh Bhatti
E-Mail: l.bhatti
Field: Dhol, Dholak, Harmonium, Vocal, Bhangra
Location: Stockton, California
Telephone: 510-220-
Misc. Info: **** Cultural Academy Of Arts **** Classes are now being offerd in the bay to anyone who wants to learn dhol, tabla, dholak, harmonium (piano), and singing! Classes are taugh by: Ustad Lal Singh Bhatti ji Group classes available! 1-on-1 classes are held regularly. Any type of group arrangement can be made. Flexible hours. All Levels of students welcomed. You don't even need an instrument to start learning! We can provide a practice instrument at your personal practices, and also help you buy a quality instrument. Classes are held in Fremont, CA For more information, me directly at 510-
Name: Bhuvaneswari
E-Mail: bhuvana
Field: Bharatnatyam
Location: Roseville, California, United States of America
Telephone: Mobile - (510) 259 8003
Misc. Info: Kalamitra School of the Dance
Name: Megan Black
E-Mail: vandhana
Field: Indian Classical Kathak Dance
Location: 16 Vendola Street San Rafael, California 94903
Telephone: 415-492-
Misc. Info: Vandhana School of Kathak Dance was founded by director, Megan Black, in 1990 in San Rafael, California. Dance classes are available at all levels. Megan has studied Kathak since 1980 and is a disciple of Smt. Kumudinin Lakhia of Kadamb Dance Center in Ahmedabad, India. : For more info: http://
Name: Revital Carroll
E-Mail: shakti
Field: Odissi dance
Location: Los Gatos, CA, USA
Telephone: 928-713-
Misc. Info: www
Name: Trisha Chhaganlal
E-Mail: Trisha
Field: Classical Kathak, Garba, Bollywood, & Fusion
Location: Orlando, FL
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Website - www.Ameya
Name: Bobby Chavali - Natya Tarang Dance Academy
E-Mail: kuchipudi
Field: Kuchipudi
Location: Fremont, CA
Telephone: 510-945-
Misc. Info: Bobby Chavali hails from Kuchipudi Art Academy under the eminent and exponent Guru VC Satyam garu's guidance, also learned from Vedantam Raghava Sharma garu, Pt. Bagavatula Rammurthy garu. Currently offers classes in Fremont, Dublin / San Ramon areas. Has given several performances in India (Child Kuchipudi TV artiste) and USA.
Name: Raghav Chawla -
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Vocal and Instrumental, Classical & Modern Bhajan, Sanskrit kirtans, Ghazal, Filmy, and more
Location: San fransisco Area, El Cerrito, Richmond
Telephone: 916-459-
Misc. Info: Music is more than just a profession. It is a lifestyle. So don't think that you are too late to learn. For it is for your multidimensional self-
Name: Shaiq Chishty
E-Mail: schishty
Field: Sitar, Tabla, Harmonium, Dilruba, Flute
Location:
Telephone: 478-6729 & 209-598-
Misc. Info: Classes : Bay Area - Greater Sacramento area & Central Valley. Mr Chishty is a disciple of world renowned sitarist Ustad Imrat Khansab (brother of Ustad Vilayat Khansahab) Ustad Rais Khan and Ustad Abdul Rashid Khan (the nephew of Ustad Abdul Aziz Khan, who invented the famous "Vichittar Veena". Mr Chishty also learned from Ustad Imdad Khan of Dehli Gharana and Pt. Partha Chatterjee (the senior deciple of Pt. Nikhil Banerjee ). Mr. Chishty has a track record for his performances and recognitions not only in his home country but also in other countries including USA. Mr Chishty being a university graduate in psychology developed a unique method of teaching and transferring the most technical aspect of Indian Classical Music. Eventually, he succeeded in producing not only many Statewide but also Nationwide 1st. place award winner students..
Name: Daryush aka Dara
E-Mail: daryushbhai
Field: Sitar and Surbahar
Location: San Joaquin Valley, CA.
Telephone: 209-649-
Misc. Info: Assalaam Alaiqum and Namaste. I am a shagrid of the late inimitable Ustad Vilayat Khan Saheb. I specialize in Vilayatkhani Baaz. I also specialize in doing Jawari, which i used to do for Abbaji, his genius nephew Ustad Shahid Parvez, Ustad Rais Khan Saheb, and many stalwart artists. I will teach anyone who is dedicated to learning. To those who cannot afford any fees I will teach free of charge. I live in the San Joaquin Valley, close to the Bay Area.
Name: Vishnu Tattva Das
E-Mail: office
Field: Odissi : Classical & Sacred Temple dance of India
Location: Berkeley and Fremont, CA
Telephone: 707 799 2521
Misc. Info: http://
Name: Pragya Dasgupta
E-Mail: pragya_
Field: Dance - Kathak, Rabindra Nritya, Folk Dances
Location: 34264 Tupelo St., Fremont, CA 94555
Telephone: (510) 894-
Misc. Info: Pragya Dasgupta, the founder of "TARANA", in Fremont, California , offers classes in Kathak with Theory lessons, Rabindra Nritya and Folk Dances for all age groups. Pragya is a Kathak "Praveen" from Allahabad University and the senior disciple of Nritya Shiromoni Guru Bandana Sen.
Name: Tom Dennehy
E-Mail: siditom
Field: Hindustani Vocal
Location: 1025 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Telephone: 570-275-
Misc. Info: I am a student of Warren Senders (Boston) and Shreeram Devasthali (Pune). My guru was taught in the style of the Gwalior Ghrana by Gajananrao Joshi, but also sang Kirana and Jaipur styles as well. My fees are flexible and I don't turn people away for not having enough money.
Name: Deepak Deolalikar
E-Mail: contact
Field: Tabla
Location: Milpitas, CA
Telephone: 669 999 1270
Misc. Info: Tabla Lessons for beginners and intermediate - Lessons are available for beginners and intermediate students. Age Group - 9+ I teach at home in Milpitas. Please fill out form on www
Name: Rasika Deshpande
E-Mail: rasika_d
Field: Bharatnatyam and Kuchipudi Classical Dance (Nrityakala Dance School)
Location: Folsom, CA, USA
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Rasika has a Masters in bharatanatyam from Akhil Bhartiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mumbai. She has recieved training in Kuchipudi from Guru Jaya Rama Rao and Vanashree Rao and from Padmabhushan Guru Dr. Vempatti Chinna Satyam. Rasika has recieved her training in Bharatanatyam from Mrs. Meera Chandrashekharan, Nagpur.
Name: Asavari Devadiga
E-Mail: asavarid
Field: Bharatnatyam Dance
Location: 2124 McKinley Avenue Berkeley, CA 94703
Telephone: 510 848 5129
Misc. Info: Bharatnatyam Teacher: Learnt from Guru Smt. Sucheta Bhide Chaphekar for 18 years. Completed Arangetram in 1990. Used to teach in Mumbai (India) for 5 years before moving to USA.
Name: June Dhar - Shibaranjani School of Dance
E-Mail: junedhar1
Field: Indian classical dance (Bharatnatyam)
Location: East Bay/ Bay Area
Telephone: +1 914-484-
Misc. Info: Please visit our website for class details: www
Name: Rani Didi
E-Mail: Nadaom
Field: Vocal
Location: Rainy Day P.O. Box 1250 Berkeley CA 94701
Telephone: (510) 649 0433
Misc. Info: www
Name: Chaya Dwarkanath
E-Mail: chaya
Field: Light music (Bhaavageethe) and Devaranama (Devotional songs)
Location: Fremont, Ca
Telephone: (480-628-
Misc. Info: Free Classes
Name: Jay Gandhi
E-Mail: jay
Field: Bansuri (North Indian classical bamboo flute)
Location: Berkeley, CA, USA
Telephone: 203 558 8014
Misc. Info: Jay Gandhi is a young and promising student of the world renowned master of bansuri, Pt Hariprasad Chaurasia. He has in the past also studied from many other greats of the world of bansuri such as Pt Ronu Majumdar, Pt Vijay Raghav Rao, and Pt Raghunath Seth. He is currently in California and available for performances and teaching. For more information please review his websites: www
Name: Geetha
E-Mail: gswamy
Field: Carnatic Vocal
Location: Menlo Park, CA, USA
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Teaching Carnatic vocal music for 8 years in the bay area. South Indian Carnatic music vocal lessons in Palo Alto/ Menlo Park or over Skype for kids (age: 4 and up ) and adults. Small group size in a friendly setup. Beginner, intermediate or advanced level. Carnatic classical or semi classical (vocal)
Name: Geetha Vidyalaya
E-Mail: geetha
Field: Vocal, Veena
Location: 46826 Fernald St, Fremont, CA 94539
Telephone: (510) 809-
Misc. Info: Teaches Carnatic Music (Vocal & Veena) in Bay Area. Geetha Iyer has masters degree in Music from Trivandrum, Kerala, India. 20 years of experience in teaching Music. Geetha Iyer has been teaching Music to all age groups. Contact Geetha Iyer.
Name: Meera Gopalan
E-Mail: meera_
Field: Carnatic Vocal
Location: Tracy, CA, USA
Telephone: 408-647-
Misc. Info: All level students are welcome. Kid must be 7 years and older and only group lessons will be offered for beginners. Adult classes are also forming. Please call for details and rate.
Name: Deva Govindu
E-Mail: devarajag
Field: Carnatic Vocal, Semi Classical, Light Music, Harmonium
Location: 655 S Fair Oaks Ave, K105 Sunnyvale, CA-
Telephone: 858-774-
Misc. Info: I've learnt Carnatic Classical from my Aunt and later continued my learning from Bhanu Kannan. I have been performing Light Music (Annamayya Kritis) and Devotional Songs at various temples in India and USA whenever got a chance. Interested in getting the opportunities as a Singer also gave performances at BATA (Bayarea Telugu Association) for their Telugu Karaoke programs. I learnt Harmonium/ Keyboard on my own as a hobby and can play upto Pillari Geethams.
Name: Subhashini Gunapu
E-Mail: ragamala
Field: Music Instructor, Indian classical Karnatic vocal and instrument Veena
Location: Santa Clara, California
Telephone: 408.
Misc. Info: http://
Name: Bruce Hamm
E-Mail: BruceCHamm
Field: Sarod, Sitar, North Indian Vocal, all western instruments welcome
Location: San Francisco Bay Area, CA.
Telephone: 415-254-
Misc. Info: A long time tied disciple of Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, Bruce Hamm has performed on sarode extensively in the US and India, and played with many of India's leading musicians. He has 25 plus years experience teaching at the Ali Akbar College. This includes teaching both instrumental and vocal music in classes and private lessons. He teaches students of all levels and ages on both Indian and Western instruments. Available for concerts and teaching. www
Name: Paul Hubbard
E-Mail: pauljacob
Field: sitar
Location: Auburn, CA
Telephone: (530) 878-
Misc. Info: I am a sitar player who studied with Harihar Rao (Ravi Shankar's student) in Pasadena, CA. I also took lessons with a couple teachers at the Ali Akbar College. I am primarily interested in performing including house concerts. I have tabla player(s) for accompaniment.
Name: India Aangan Bollywood Dance
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bollywood/ Folk / Semi-
Location: Fremont, Newark, and Union City
Telephone: (510) 371-
Misc. Info: Instructor Sunita Raj has professional training and 10+ years experience teaching all ages including adults. Sunita and her students have won many awards including the FIA and FOGANA. Classes are currently offered on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. Small group lessons, private lessons, choreography for Wedding/ Birthday parties, and costume rentals are also offered.
Name: Kala Iyer
E-Mail: kalaiyer1
Field: Carnatic Vocal
Location: 512 Revival Terrace Fremont, CA 94536
Telephone: (516) 796-
Misc. Info: Teach all levels of Carnatic Classical Vocal Music in Fremont.
Name: Nityalakshmi Iyer
E-Mail: nitya84arun
Field: Bharatnatyam & Carnatic music
Location: Pleasanton, California
Telephone: (925) 480-
Misc. Info: Nityalakshmi Iyer is a versatile artist and has a Masters in Performing Arts in Bharatanatyam from Nalanda Kala Mahavidyalaya under the tutelage of Padmabhushan Dr. Smt. Kanak Rele. She is the proud recipient of many Awards and Scholarships, especially the coveted 'Government of India Scholarship' by the Ministry of Culture and the Nehru Center Scholarship. She has trained around 200 students till date.
Name: Lakshmi Jagadish
E-Mail: lakshmi
Field: Vocal, Veena, Guitar, Keyboard
Location: Sacramento
Telephone:
Misc. Info: An All India Radio Artist, Teaching music for the last 20 years. Daughter and Disciple of Neyveli. Smt. Gomathi Krishnamurthy, AIR, Artist.
Name: Madhuri Jalawadi
E-Mail: madhuri
Field: Tabla
Location: Pleasanton, CA, USA
Telephone: 925 699 0678
Misc. Info: Have been playing tabla for bhajans, songs and semi classical music and Solo performance. Tabla lessons for Adult and Kids beginners in tri valley.
Name: Janani Jayakumar - Narthana - School of Bharathanatyam
E-Mail: jayakumar
Field: Dance
Location: Fremont (Bay area), California - 94587
Telephone: 510) 972 3494
Misc. Info: Govt. Of Tamil Nadu certified performer and instructor Choreographer and instructor for over 7 years Professionally trained in Nattuvangam Won titles "Natya Chudaroli" and "Nrithya Niranjani" for excellence Given several performances under various banners in India and USA Performed in popular Indian television channels Classes conducted for all ages, gender and levels. Website: www
Name: Jayendra Kalakendra
E-Mail: sugand
Field: Bharatanatyam
Location: Classes in San Jose * Fremont * and Santa Clara
Telephone: 408 270 9295
Misc. Info: Smt. Suganda Sreenath teaches Bharatanatyam in the traditional Kalakshetra style along with theory. New classes begin in September. For registration details please send email to sugan
Name: Vidyalatha Jeerage
E-Mail: vjeerage
Field: Bharatanatyam and Indian folk dances
Location: 19500 Pruneridge Ave, Cupertino, CA 95014
Telephone: 408-507-
Misc. Info: Please visit www
Name: Shweta Jhaveri (Cosmic Khayals)
E-Mail: Cosmic
Field: North Indian (Hindustani) vocal music
Location: POB 2957, San Anselmo, CA. 94979. USA.
Telephone: 415 - 454 - 1368
Misc. Info: For Information on Shweta Jhaveri music, please refer to www
Name: M.C. Jyothi
E-Mail: mcjyothi
Field: Veena
Location: 3330, Country Drive, #40, Fremont, CA 94536
Telephone: (510) 795 1134
Misc. Info: Initially trained by sri Dhananjaya and then by Vidwan B.R. Sridhar and later by Vidushi Veenai Jayanthi Kumaresh. Have won many prizes and awards in India and performed as an AIR artiste for the past 10 years. Have recently moved to Fremont. I wish to teach veena for the beginners also.
Name: Kalaikoil, Swetha Dixit
E-Mail: swetha
Field: Bharatanatyam, Carnatic vocal & Vedic Chanting
Location: Kalaikoil Arts of India, 6715-J, Dublin Blvd, Dublin, Ca 94568
Telephone: 925 487-
Misc. Info: Please visit www
Name: Kalaniketan School Of Indian Music and Dance
E-Mail: s_preets
Field: Carnatic music, Bharatanatyam
Location: 20823 Elenda Dr, Cupertino, CA-
Telephone: (408)
Misc. Info: Preetha has been in the field of Carnatic music and Bharatanatyam for over 25 yrs. She has had training in Carnatic Music under Smt. Kalyani Seshadri, Sri. A.S. Panchapakesha Iyer, Smt. T.R. Balamani, Smt. Radha Warriar, Isai Peroli Smt. S. Sowmya. She studied Bharatanatyam under renowned gurus like Smt. Jayshree Nair, Smt. Gayatri Subramaniam, Sri. G.V. Ramani and Late Smt. Ranganayaki Ramani. Preetha was formerly a lecturer at San Jose State University, School Of Music and Dance. Please call to discuss fees and class schedule.
Name: Kalanjali Dances of India
E-Mail: kalanjali
Field: Bharatanatyam and Folk Dances
Location: Berkeley, Lafayette, and Sacramento
Telephone: (510) 526-
Misc. Info: Kalanjali was founded by Kalakshetra K.P, Kunhiraman and his wife Katherine in 1975. the school has grown from strength to strength over more than 35 years. Kunhiraman is retired, and lives in India but the classes go on under the able direction of Katherine who studied first in Calcutta, then at Kalakshetra and then for six years with the Dhananjayans at Bharatakalanjali - a total of twelve years of immersion in the dance and the culture. Our classes follow a fairly traditional Kalakshetra syllabus, with theory included as time allows. Fifty years of continuous contact with the world of dance in India, and on-
Name: Mahesh Kale
E-Mail: mahesh
Field: Hindusthani / North Indian Classical Vocal
Location: 1159, La Rochelle Terrace # B, Sunnyvale, CA 94089
Telephone: +1(408) 940 5390
Misc. Info: Mahesh Kale is a talented vocalist of North Indian Classical Music and a disciple of the illustrious guru Padmashree Pt. Jitendra Abhisheki. Endowed with a rich resonant voice, Mahesh's performances are marked by an excellent command over both the rhythm and the melody. Mahesh has performed extensively in India and abroad and has appeared on television and radio on many occasions. For music lessons, contact information and further details, please check out www
Name: Kalpakam Srinivas
E-Mail: kalpakam
Field: Karnatik Classical Vocal
Location: 894 Maranta Ave Sunnyvale CA 94087
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Well versed in South Indian Classical music, Devotional songs. Can teach Soundarya Lahari and Sahasranamas of Devi, Vishnu.
Name: Nithya Kartikeyan
E-Mail: nithi
Field: South Indian Classical Music (Vocal)
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Telephone: (415)-349-
Misc. Info: Those who are interested in learning classical music can contact the above phone number.
Name: Alam Khan
E-Mail: alamsarode
Field: Sarod, Sitar, Vocal, Guitar, Violin
Location: Ali Akbar College of Music 215 West End Ave. San Rafael, CA 94901
Telephone: 415-847-
Misc. Info: Alam Khan, son of the late legendary Maestro Ali Akbar Khan, began studying under his father at the age of seven. He has been performing Sarod around the world for the past 18 years and is the teacher of advanced instrumental and vocal studies at the Ali Akbar College of Music. Alam teaches both in person and online in both private and group settings.
Name: Pandit Habib Khan
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Sitar, Vocal, Tabla
Location: Classes held in San Jose, Cupertino, Mountain View, Palo Alto and Fremont
Telephone: 650-255-
Misc. Info: Pandit Habib Khan is a well known performer. He has performed with Zakhir Hussain, Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Swapan Chaudhri and many other great artists. Sitar, Vocal, and Tabla classes for adults and children.
Name: Varsha Ajay Kohirkar
E-Mail: varsha
Field: Indian classical, Semiclassical, Folk, Bollywood, Devotional, Classical and fusion music
Location: Q307 apt, Monteclaire, 450N Mathilda Ave, Sunnyvale. 94085
Telephone: 650 996 6315
Misc. Info: I have been learning Indian Classical music for 10 to 12 years. I have won many competitions not only of Indian Classical music but also of semiclassical, bollywood, devotional music. I have also performed in many prestigious shows. I have got my training of Indian classical music from Pt Shubhada Paradkar.
Name: Subiksha Kothandaraman
E-Mail: subiksha
Field: Carnatic vocal
Location: Santa Clara, CA, USA
Telephone: 408 744 6071
Misc. Info: Smt. K Subiksha has had her musical training under Smt. Lalitha Sivakumar for the past 14 years and her music reflects the D.K. Pattammal bani with clear diction and perfect sruthi alignment. Subiksha has won various awards and prizes including the best vocalist award from Sri Parthasarathy swami sabha. She is also a recipient of the Bharat Kalachar scholarship and is a Graded artist of the All India Radio. Subiksha has been performing widely all over india and abroad. A chemical engineer by profession, Subiksha is currently pursuing music as her full time career. SaReGaMa has recently released an audio CD titled Thulasidala in Dec-2011 with 6 songs by Subiksha. She also takes online classes all over USA and Canada. Website: www
Name: Sapna Kotwaliwale
E-Mail: dr_sapna
Field: Bharat Natyam
Location: Sunnyvale, Ca, USA
Telephone: (408) 836 7850
Misc. Info: www
Name: Kerry Kriger, Ph.D.
E-Mail: kerr
Field: Bansuri
Location: Santa Cruz, CA, USA
Telephone:
Misc. Info: I studied bansuri from Pt. Vijay Raghav Rao for about 10 years. I can give lessons, and am also happy to practice with any interested tabla player. Website: - http://
Name: Prema Krishnamurthy
E-Mail: kumara
Field: Sloka and Devotional Music
Location: Pleasanton, CA, USA
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Teacher is from Mysore, and has over 30 years of sloka and devotional music instruction experience. The following listing is not all inclusive, but gives an idea of the variety of instructional material that is available: * Devotional Devaranamas * Bhavageethe / Bhakthigeethe * Devotional songs, slokas and bhajans like; o Jayadeva"s Ashtapadis, o Adi Shankaracharya's - Lalitha Sahasranamam, - Shamaladandakam, - Soundarya Lahiri, - Mantra Matruka Pushpa Maalam, - Adithya Hrudayam - Sowbhagya Panchadashi, etc. Contact to enquire about any special slokas or devotional music. Please contact for scheduling, fees and customizing instruction.
Name: Dr. Rohan Krishnamurthy
E-Mail: rohan
Field: Mridangam, Ghatam, Kanjira, vocal percussion,
bhajan and kirtan drumming, cross-
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA.
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Acclaimed an "international performer and promoter" of the South Indian drum, the mridangam, by USA Today, and "Pride of India" by The Times of India, Rohan received advanced mridangam training from maestro Guruvayur Dorai. He has performed in hundreds of concerts with world-
Name: Krithiga Chandhrasekhar
E-Mail: krithiga81
Field: Indian Carnatic Music
Location: 21568 Rosario Ave Cupertino CA 95014
Telephone: 408-446-
Misc. Info: Classes are individual, group or at your home.
Name: Kukoo Bhai
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: (tabla, Hindustani Classical / Ghazals)
Location: (San Francisco, CA )
Telephone:
Misc. Info: http://www
Name: Heera Kulkarni
E-Mail: academy
Field: Hindustani-Vocal
Location: Sacramento & Elk Grove, CA
Telephone: (916)-686-
Misc. Info: Twenty years of dedicated & skillful music teaching experience and 18 years of public school teaching experience with MA in Education. Sangeet Visharad from Gandharv Mahavidyalay, New Delhi. Offering classes in Elk Grove, Sacramento, Folsom & Rancho Cardova area for children and adults in North Indian classical vocal, devotional music, ghazals, plus instruction in harmonium & keyboard. Exams offered in classical vocal music with affiliation from Gandharv Mahavidyalay, India. Attention is given to each student in small groups. One on one classes available. Online classes for students in remote areas. Available for concerts, lecture / demonstrations in Hindustani music, and story-
Name: Yogita Kulkarni
E-Mail: yogita
Field: Bharat Natyam (beginner to teacher training)
Location: Dublin, CA, USA
Telephone: (408)-
Misc. Info: I am Bharata Natyam teacher and performer with 15+ years of experience in India and USA. You can find more about me at:
https://
Name: Mythili Kumar
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharatanatyam
Location: 4950 Hamilton Avenue, Suite 105, San Jose, CA 95130
Telephone: 408-871-
Misc. Info: Mythili Kumar, Artistic Director
Abhinaya Dance Company. For more info check www
Name: Jyothi Lakkaraju
E-Mail: jlakkaraju
Field: Kuchipudi
Location: 21844 Hermosa Ave Cupertino CA 95014
Telephone: (408) 873-
Misc. Info: Jyothi Lakkaraju is a Kuchipudi artist in the Bay Area. She recieved her initial instruction from the renowned Guru Sri Chinta RadhaKrishna Murthy and later mastered the art under the guidence of Dr. Uma Rama Rao. As an accomplished artist in her home state Andhra Pradesh, she has performed all over India, South East Asia and United States. She is a recipient of numerous awards, prizes, and titles including "Singara Mani", in recognition of her talents. She started her dance career in the Bay Area with Abhinaya Dance Company. She has given many performances to aid various humanitarian causes here in the Bay Area. Apart from performing, she is an accomplished teacher of this art for the last 12 years in the Bay Area.
Name: Joanna Mack
E-Mail: joanna
Field: Sitar
Location: Freemont
Telephone: (510) 229-7497
Misc. Info: Joanna Mack is available for teaching students of all ages and levels in the traditions of the Maihar Gharana. joanna
Name: Madhuri Kishore Kuchipudi Dance School
E-Mail: madhuri
Field: Kuchipudi
Location: 10657 Larry Way, Cupertino, CA -95014
Telephone: 408-517-
Misc. Info: Madhuri Kishore was initiated in the divine dance form of Kuchipudi at a tender age of five by Guru Padmavalli. She was further trained in this art form by Guru Bharani shankar, Guru Dr. Uma Rama Rao. Madhuri Kishore has given hundreds of performances all over India, and United States. She has recieved several awards, prizes in recognition of her excellence. Apart from performing, she is also an accomplished dance teacher. She started the dance school to spread our indian culture and heritage through dance. She is well known for her patience and being extremely student-
Name: Rohini Mahesh
E-Mail: raga
Field: Indian Classical Carnatic Vocal Music
Location: California (East Bay Area), USA
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Rohini has trained in Classical Carnatic Music under the able tutelage of Sringeri Asthana Vidwan Palghat GURU Sri T.S. Anantharaman for 20 years. She started learning music at the age of 6 and has been a student of Sri Naada Brahmam Music School, Chembur, Mumbai, India since 1988. Currently she pursues a Bachelors in Music (B.Music) from the University of Madras. She has also completed a module training in 'Tirupugazh' under 'Tirupugazh' Specialist Sri Balasubramaniam, along with a module training in 'Rhythm and 'Konnakol' under Percussion Specialist and teacher Sri. T.S. Nandakumar in the year 2007. Rohini is a classical Carnatic Vocalist and can be contacted at her email address raga
Name: William Mattu
E-Mail: willmattu
Field: Tabla
Location: Sacramento CA
Telephone: 916-519-
Misc. Info: Punjab Gharana Tabla, Well-
Name: Pallavi Mehta
E-Mail: pallavim
Field: Sitar, Harmonium, Key board, Vocal
Location: 1029 "D" Stree HAyward. CAlifornia 94541
Telephone:760-636-
Misc. Info: person to person as well as on line world wide. www
Name: Vishan Menon
E-Mail: vishan
Field: Tabla
Location: San Ramon, CA. USA
Telephone: 925-208-
Misc. Info: Vishan Menon has been a student of tabla since 2008. He is a student of Shri. Satish Tare, and now continues to study tabla as a disciple of Pandit Anindo Chatterjee, renowned maestro of the Farrukabad Gharana. Vishan also receives guidance in accompaniment from Pt. Partha Chatterjee, accomplished sitarist of the Maihar gharana. Vishan is a Visharad from Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, and is attending San Jose State University, where he is pursuing a degree in Computer Science.
Name: Dr. Madhuwanti Mirashi
E-Mail: msmirashi
Field: Hindustani Classical and light - vocal, Music appreciation, Voice culture, Naad Yoga - Meditation with music, Morning & evening traditional sanskrit prayers set to rag and taal, Instrumental - Tabla, Harmonium, Keyboard, available for performance for all occassions
Location: San Jose Area
Telephone: 408-246-
Misc. Info: Disciple of Pandit Omkarnath Thakur, Doctorate from Banaras Hindu University
Name: Manapragada Srinivasa Murthy
E-Mail: manepro
Field: Folk Music
Location: 870, East El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, California
Telephone: 408-732-
Misc. Info: learned folk music and songs from renowed international folk singer late shri. manapragada narasimha murthy, presently doing research on the folklore and writing the biography of my guru late shri. Manapragada Narasimha Murthy. oraganised and performed in many international folk programmes in india and UK, given performances in television (doordarshan), All India Radio, Hyderabad, India. :I wish to dedicate my life to uplift the folklore by training the people who really have that zeal of learning the folk music.
Name: Anuradha Nag
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Kathak
Location: 4776 McCoy Avenue, San Jose CA 95130
Telephone: 408-374-
Misc. Info: Tarangini School of Kathak Dance was established by Smt. Anuradha Nag who is a student of Padmavibhusan Pt. Birju Maharaj and Pt. Vijai Shankar. Classes in Kathak are offered for all age groups in the San Fransisco Bay Area.
Name: Nikhil Naidu
E-Mail: learn
Field: Tabla
Location: Sacramento, CA 95832, USA
Telephone: 916-606-
Misc. Info: I started playing at age 13 learning from Guru Ji Bhaskra Nand at the Fiji Indian Cultural Center (Fiji Islands). I took formal lessons from 1993 till 1998. I have been since playing on my own and expanding my knowledge by practicing along with various types of music genres and artists. I have performed on stage many times and even played on the radio. If you are interested in learning then contact me and we will discuss your learning needs and costs involved. Multiple students and one-
Name: Sangita Nandy
E-Mail: sangita_
Field: Kathak
Location: 4250 Albany Dr. #F105 San Jose CA 95129
Telephone: (408) 244 3350, (408) 416 6874
Misc. Info: A leading student of Kathak maestro Nritya Shiromoni Guru Bandana Sen, Sangita is a dance choreographer, performer, and educator of the North Indian classical dance, Kathak in bay area. Now enrolling new students ( Beginners )
Name: Sunita Mathur Narain
E-Mail: manu_
Field: Hindustani Vocal
Location: 201 Glenwood Circle Apt 20 F, Monterey Pines Monterey, CA,93940
Telephone: 831-274-2786
Misc. Info: Claases are available on weekends in Hindustani Classical vocal University style, Folk Music, Light Music for all.
Name: Debankur Naskar
E-Mail: debankur
Field: Tabla
Location: 2656, Mission Greens Dr; San Jose; CA - 95148
Telephone: (408) 464-8709
Misc. Info: Student of Pt. Swapan Chaudhuri
Name: Rakhi R Nath
E-Mail: info
Field: Carnatic Music Classes
Location: Dublin, California 94568
Telephone: 415 361 8321
Misc. Info: For More details visit www
Name: Nataraja Nrityalaya
E-Mail: nataraja_
Field: Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi
Location: 4084 Teale Ave, San Jose, CA-
Telephone: 510-
Misc. Info:Looking for a good dance teacher? Have a passion for dancing? Whether you are an adult wanting to learn that you missed out as a child or a Mom aspiring for a child to be a great dancer or a child aspiring to be a great dancer, you have a wonderful, accomplished Dance teacher looking forward to teaching you. Madhavi Mynampati, a National level dancer, with MA in Dance, is currently teaching Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam classes in Fremont, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, San Jose areas and has openings for adults and kids. She is the disciple of the great dancer and teacher Dr. Uma Ramarao, who created many accomplished dancers. For more details, contact Madhavi at 510-
Name: Madan Oak
E-Mail: madanoak
Field: Indian Classical Instrumental Music - Santoor
Location: 5760 Newfields Lane Dublin CA 94568
Telephone: (925)-556-
Misc. Info: Madan is a disciple of the world renowned Santoor Maestro Pandit Shivkumar Sharma. Madan has been studying Indian classical music for more than 16 years. Madan was born in Pune, the cultural capitol of Maharashtra. Madan has a Masters degree in Physics and has majored in Computer management. Before studying classical instrumental music Madan studied light music and used to sing Marathi & Hindi songs and played Tabla. After being astonished by a live performance of his Guru Pandit Shivkumar Sharma at a concert in Pune, Madan decided to take up learning Indian classical Music. Madan has bagged many college, University and city level awards in the classical music competitions. Madan had received the All India Radio National Best Instrumentalist award in the year 1986 for which he was awarded the "B" level gradation on AIR.
Name: Steve Oda
E-Mail: steve_
Field: Sarod, Sitar, Hindustani Vocal, guitar and other stringed instruments
Location: 145 DuBois St. San Rafael, CA 94901
Telephone: 415-453-
Misc. Info: 35 years teaching and performing Indian classical music around the world. A disciple of the legendary Maestro Ali Akbar Khan and representing the Senia Maihar Gharana, Steve has additional background information, music and video samples on his website: www
Name: Abhinay Padhye
E-Mail: apadhye
Field: Tabla
Location: 1007, Craig Drive San Jose CA 95129
Telephone: 408 252 2281
Misc. Info: Abhinay Padhye is an accomplished Tabla artist. He has accompanied many noted artists and has given solo performances. He started learning Tabla from Shree Nana Mulye and then Pt. Bhai Gaitonde in Mumbai. He is currently studying Tabla under Pandit Swapan Chaudhary at the Ali Akbar College of Music in San Rafael, California. He also has been teaching Tabla to a number of aspiring students in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Name: Sanjeev Rao Palamand
E-Mail: sanjeev
Field: Mridangam, Konnakkol, Carnatic
Location: 1346 The Alameda, San Jose, California 95126
Telephone: +1 669 263 1423
Misc. Info: I am a performing artiste on the Mridangam and Konnakkol and a student of Vid. Anoor Ananthakrishna Sharma from Bangalore. I conduct classes in Mridangam and Konnakkol for beginner's level and advanced level on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I am also looking forward to collaborate with musicians in the bay area. Please contact me for more details.
Name: PAMPA
E-Mail: pampans
Field: Dance & Music
Location: Pampa Dance Academy, 520 Lawrence Expressway, Suite #311, Sunnyvale, Ca 94085
Telephone: 408-24-
Misc. Info: PAMPA, Prabath Academy for Music & performing Arts, offers classes in Bharatha Natyam, Kathak, Music and percussion. http://
Name: Nikhil Pandya
E-Mail: pnikhil
Field: Tabla
Location: SF Bay Area
Telephone: 415-205-
Misc. Info: Nikhil Pandya started learning tabla at an early age in Valsad, India with late Shri Prem Shankar Nayak. He since has had the opportunity to learn from several tabla players. In 1990 Nikhil met Pandit Swapan Chadhuri and has been his student since. In addition to performing in the Bay Area, Nikhil teaches at the Sangeetaanjali Institute of Music in Fremont, CA.
Name: Nikita Parikh
E-Mail: info
Field: North Indian classical music
Location: Fremont, Ca
Telephone: 510-770-
Misc. Info: Nikita teaches indian music to kids and have published a music book for children. For more info please visit us at www
Name: Pt. Binay Pathak
E-Mail: binaybalram
Field: Classical Vocal, Sitar, Tabla
Location: Sacramento, California, U. S.
Telephone: 916-995-
Misc. Info: Website - www
Name: Sunita Pendekanti
E-Mail: Sunita_
Field: Kuchipudi
Location: Bay Area
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Sunita Pendekanti's "Kuchipudi Art Centre" was started in 1997. This school has produced two major dance dramas " Mohini Bhasmasura" and " Mahishasura Mardhini" with the bay area's leading Kuchipudi dancers and have performed across the united states with the troupe. The school philosophy is to train young dancers in the field of Kuchipudi art stressing on abhinaya and lasya and also to help understand the theory behind Kuchipudi art form . The school has conducted several Kuchipudi workshops for the students in the bay area. The students produced from this school have won several awards in classical dance at several major festivals conducted by local and national cultural associations.
Name: Srimathy Prakash
E-Mail: jillu156
Field: Carnatic Music VOCAL
Location: Novato, CA-
Telephone:628 236 9663
Misc. Info: I Am currently located in Novato, CA. I am a Masters degree holder in vocal music with 10 years of teaching experience. I am good teaching raga Alapana, neraval, kalpana swaram. I have been doing Kutcheries back in India even from my early age. Willing to do concerts to spread the joy of music.
Name: Supriya Puranik
E-Mail: nritya
Field: Bharatanatyam Dancer, Teacher
Location: Bay Area, California
Telephone: 408-666-
Misc. Info: Academics B. A and M. A. in Indian classical dance from Pune University. Kathak Visharad from Gandharv Maha Vidyalay. Artistic dance teacher of Nrityabhakti Dance Academy. Nrityabhakti Dance academy is offering Bharatanatyam, semi Classical & Folk dance classes in the South & East Bay area, California.
Name: Tahir Hussein Qawwal
E-Mail: waradafuqara
Field: Qawwali, vocal, tabla/dhamma, Harmonium
Location: Grass Valley
Telephone: (510)
Misc. Info: Private lessons available 25$/hr. Tahir Qawwal has been studying in Pakistan under the beloved Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. Available for qawwali mehfil, concerts, gatherings, workshops... Leader of the Fanna-Fi-
Name: Nikhila Radhakrishna
E-Mail: Nikhila
Field: Carnatic classical music (vocal and flute)
Location: Palo Alto, California
Telephone: 562-541-
Misc. Info: I have done my vidwat in classical music vocal and flute. I have given many concerts in Bangalore. I have taught music to about 50 people in Bangalore. If there is vacancy for the Classical music teacher, Please let me know. I can send you my youtube links of my performances if you wish to hear.
Name: Prasant Radhakrishnan
E-Mail: prasant
Field: Carnatic - Saxophone
Location: San Francisco Bay Area
Telephone: 510-343-
Misc. Info: Prasant Radhakrishnan is a prodigy of saxophone in Carnatic music. The senior disciple of Dr. Kadri Gopalnath, he has performed internationally and is critically acclaimed. Please see www
Name: Raagavihaara School of Carnatic music - Gayatri Kalluru
E-Mail: raagavihaara
Field: Indian classical - Carnatic vocal
Location:Pleasenton, Dublin
Telephone: 601 675 0379 or 203 828 0041
Misc. Info: I was professionally trained in Carnatic music at Dwaram Venkataswami Naidu Kalakshetram, Visakhapatnam and have a degree from Andhra University. i also learnt it from direct disciples of sri Nedunuri Krishna Murthy Garu. I also have good experience in teaching music (10+years) In-
Name: Anaga Ramaswami
E-Mail: anagar06
Field: Carnatic Vocal Music
Location: 946, Tamarack Lane, #13 Sunnyvale CA-
Telephone: 650-353-
Misc. Info: I have 21 years of experience in Vocal music. I am an MA music graduate from Madras University. I am a B-High Graded artiste from All India Radio in India. I have given over 60 performances in India. Has won over 50 prizes in music competitions. I got a scholarship for 10 years from CCRT and for 2 years from Government of India. I have not hosted any website yet. I can teach carnatic music to those who are interested. I will be in the U.S. for 6 months. Presently my current visa status does not allow me to earn any income. However I would like to be compensated for the transport.
Name: Amrita Rao
E-Mail: amrita
Field: Hindustani Classical, Semi-
Location: Sunnyvale, California
Telephone: +1 650 660 5217
Misc. Info: Amrita is a B high grade artiste and a regular performer at the All India Radio. She has been associated with Shankar Mahadevan Academy as a music tutor for two years and now independently takes music classes online and offline for students of all ages. At a very young age, Amrita sought the tutelage of Pt. Parameshwar Hegde, a renowned artiste and guru who sculpted and refined her vocal abilities; she seeks his expert guidance to this very day. Her first audio CD 'Aagam' featuring ragas Gurjari Todi & Maru Bihag has been recently released and well received by music connoisseurs and general public. Apart from classical music, Amrita has also given performance of various other forms of music such as light classical music in various states of India.
Name: William Rossel
E-Mail: william
Field: Tabla
Location: SF Bay Area/
Telephone: 415-261-
Misc. Info: Disciple of Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri. Earned a Masters Degree in Tabla Performance from the California Institute of the Arts. Currently studying at the Ali Akbar College of Music. Lessons at your home, all over the Bay Area, or at my home in Marin county.
Visit website: www
Name: S. Jagadish
E-Mail: Lakshmi
Field: Mridangam
Location: Sacramento
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Teaching Mirudangam in the Greater Sacramento Area. Disciple of the Great Mirudangam Mastero Neyveli R. Narayanan.
Name: Hamsini Sankaran
E-Mail: hamsini
Field: Indian classical music, light music, film music
Location: San Jose
Telephone: 669 204 6029
Misc. Info: I am a trained classical singer. I have learnt classical music for the past 12 years under Sri S.P. Ramh who is a disciple of Sri Lalgudi Jayaraman sir. I have given many classical concerts when I was in Inida and won several prizes in Indian classical music.I was an active member of the college music band and I have given many performances. Also, I have released an album titled" Karppom Karpippom" to promote education in rural India in collaboration with Hip-
Name: Neel Sarkar
E-Mail: neel
Field: Vocal Music
Location: Fremont, California
Telephone: 510-396-
Misc. Info: http://
Name: Arvind Sathe
E-Mail: arvind.sathe