TEACHERS AND PERFORMERS OF INDIAN MUSIC AND DANCE (Michigan)

 

Name: Dr. Kumar Arun
E-Mail: kumar2786@hotmail.com
Field: Hindu­stani Vocal & Indian Tabla
Location: 692 Puffin Place, East Lansing, MI 48823
Telephone: (517) 349-0668 (leave message, please)
Misc. Info: Please do con­tact me for devotional songs & Hindi bhajans incorporated with vedic philosophy & culture of India. I also love to sing devotional chantings for English speaking audience. I have been per­forming throughout the USA, Canada & India for over 13 years now. I am not a full time pro­fes­sional singer but you will enjoy my per­formance which is always customized with a theme and prepared for the occasion. Your generous donation will be greatly apprec­iated and that will go to India Heritage Foundation, a non-profit organi­zation based in Michigan (USA). Please visit: www.indiaheritagefoundation.us


Name: Ramani Ayyagari
E-Mail: ramani819135@gmail.com
Field: Hindu­stani Harmon­ium
Location: Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Telephone: (979) 888 4040
Misc. Info: I'm an ardent lover of Hindu­stani clas­sical music and I have been teach­ing Harmon­ium for about 7 years. I'm a regular harmonist for kirtans. I'm flexible to offer classes anytime during the week. I teach only and purely for the love of music. Please con­tact me for inquiries related to classes.


Name: Sri Vidya Chandrasekhar
E-Mail: vidya@srividya.us
Field: Bharat Natyam and Abhinayam, Carnatic & Hindu­stani Music, Dance and World Music
Location: Hindu Temple Rhythms Gurukulam 24611 Seneca Avenue Oak Park, Michigan 48237, USA
Telephone: 248-745-6144/ 248-399-0259
Misc. Info: Are you inter­ested in Dance, Music, Ancient Arts Education? Perfor­mances and Dance Demonstrations as well as Bharata Natyam Meditative Practice Sessions are avail­able to all educational and spiritual insti­tutions as well as govern­mental and cor­porate diversity and stress-reduction initiatives. Inquire here with name, institution, weblink if avail­able, con­tact infor­mation and at least 2 potential dates and times for procurement by email: [email protected]srividya.us. Sri Vidya Chandra Sekhar, a former Miss India USA, and Miss Michigan State Fair, holds two World Records for Longest Solo Clas­sical Dance Perfor­mance, through which she fund­raised thousands of dollars to benefit the American Heart Association and the American Cancer Society.


Name: Sumita Chaudhery
E-mail: Catimus1111@gmail.com
Field:
Location: West of Detroit, Michigan USA
Telephone: 248-704-2083
Misc. Info: The founder and director of Alaap Music, Dr. Sumita, is a per­former and teacher of Hindustani classical music with training in the Benares Gharana [Puravi Gayaki] and other forms of semi-­classical and light music including Rabindra sangeet, Folk, and Ghazals. Lessons are one-on-one with specific guidance based on ability, age, and vocal range of students.


Name: John Churchville
E-Mail: jcmqt@johnchurchville.com
Field: Tabla, Drum set
Location: Ann Arbor, MI. U.S.A.
Telephone: 810-610-6581
Misc. Info: http://johnchurchville.com  20+ years experi­ence as a per­former/ teacher, 10+ years on tabla. BFA degree in World Music Perfor­mance from California Insti­tute of the Arts, (CalArts). K-12 Certified Music Teacher.  My Guruji's:  Pdt. Swapan Chaudhuri, Pdt. Samar Saha, John Bergamo, Randy Gloss, Dr. Rajan Sachdeva.


Name: Shambhavi Das
E-Mail: shambhavidas@gmail.com
Field: N. Indian Clas­sical Vocal
Telephone: 248-310-4464
Location: 266 Crestview Blvd, Commerce township, MI-48390
Misc. Info: I'm a doctorate in Indian Clas­sical Music Vocal. I've recently established a music academy where dif­ferent kinds of light Indian clas­sical like bhajan, folk, geet, ghazal, film-songs and pure clas­sical music is being taught to young people and elderly people as well. For further details, please go through the web­site. Web­site - www.swaryatra.com I also take on­line classes on skype or gmail, along with in person (face to face).


Name: Bidisha Ghosh
E-Mail: bghosh@gmail.com
Field: Hindu­stani clas­sical vocal music/bhajans
Location: Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Telephone: 734-369-8943 / 202-306-6639
Misc. Info: I am a senior dis­ciple of padma shri Pta. Tripti Mukherjee (who is senior dis­ciple of Pt. Jasraj ji) and have been trained in the field of Hindu­stani clas­sical music for more than 15 years. I have been awarded the "Mewati Deepak" award by the Pandit Jasraj Insti­tute of Music for excelling in vocal music. Cur­rently, I am a vocal­ist with a pro­fes­sional band called "sumkali" (www.sumkali.com). I have had the pleasure to per­form at many venues in India and the US, includ­ing, accom­panying my guruji at the "white house" diwali fun­ction in Washington DC. Adults as well as kids are welcome to learn. Since sur and rhythm are two main components of music, an electronic tabla, as well as a tanpura will be used during the lessons. Please email or call for additional details.


Name: Joshua Hajicek, Ph.D.
E-Mail: jhajicek@gradcenter.cuny.edu
Field: Sitar
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Telephone: 917-597-9820
Misc. Info: Sitar Les­sons, Per­formance, and Instrument Repair. I teach the styles of Khayal, Gayaki, and Dhrupad as well as how to properly maintain your instrument. Students will learn the system of raga and all its elements; alap, jor, jhalla, compo­sitions (bandish), taans, and how to play in taal. Through regular practice and training, you will learn how to connect with your inner­self which is the foundation for mastering the art of musical expression. For a given raga, the system of Indian classical music first necessitates "finding" and tuning the instrument, or singing, with the correct set of Shrutis (micro­tones). Shrutis are not difficult to learn. Finding and using them is actually straight­forward and easy. Once the Shrutis are established, the raga automatically begins to express itself and makes learning and practicing enjoyable, intuitive, sustainable, and tends to impact ones life in many positive ways.


Name: Indian Cultural Academy of Arts
E-Mail: icaarts@outlook.com
Field: Bhangra, Bolly­wood, Tabla, Dhol
Location: Canton, Michigan, United States
Telephone: (734) 658-2023
Misc. Info: icaarts.com


Name: Kishor Khankari
E-Mail: khankari@comcast.net
Field: Tabla
Location: 3814 Mill Pond Lane, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Telephone: 734 327 4079
Misc. Info: Over 20 years of experi­ence in teach­ing tabla and over 40 years of experi­ence in play­ing tabla and providing tabla accom­pani­ment. One-on-one pri­vate lessons are pro­vided with personal attention.


Name: Laasya School of Indian Dance
E-Mail: laasyasid@yahoo.com
Field: Dance
Location: 3765 Everett Drive Rochester Hills MI- 48307
Telephone: 248 853 2185
Misc. Info: classes offered in Bharatanatya and popular dances. Presti­gious school with numer­ous perfomances every year. come and fall in love with dancing!


Name: Mike List
E-Mail: mikelistpercussionist@gmail.com
Field: Tabla, Drumset, Concert Percussion
Location: Livonia, MI USA
Telephone: 989-944-5110
Misc. Info: www.mikelistpercussionist.com, I started studying tabla in 2006 while I was work­ing on my undergraduate degree in Western per­cus­sion. I continued to study in the U.S. and upon comp­letion of my master's degree in Western per­cus­sion I traveled to India for more intense study. I feel my know­ledge of both Western and Indian music and teach­ing styles gives me a solid platform to teach the infor­mation I have learned.


Name: Induvadana Malli
E-Mail: induvadana@hotmail.com
Field: Bharathanatuyam
Location: Farminton Hills, MI 48335
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Bharatha Choodamani Academy of Fine Arts Bhartha Choodamani offers classes in Bharatha­natyam and Nattu­vangam in the Kala­kshetra style. Classes are con­ducted by Smt. Induvadana Malli (Daughter of Padmashri. Sri. Adyar K. Lakshman), http://www.kutcheribuzz/induvadana


Name: Sweta Malviya
E-Mail: sweta.malviya@gmail.com
Field: Hindu­stani-Vocal
Location:
Telephone: 703-310-6643
Misc. Info: I am Graduate in Music (Vocal) from the most pres­tigious university BHU Varanasi (India) and Prabhakar from reputed Prayag Sngeet Samiti. I have received more than 10 Yrs of train­ing from various Gurus of Banaras Gharana includ­ing revered Shree Pt. Channu Lal Mishra ji and Shree Pt. Mukund Vishnu Colvint ji. I was associated with AIR for light music and bhajans and won first prize in various com­peti­tions includ­ing Natraj Kala Parishad and Indian Music Com­peti­tion 2005 UMBS Maryland. I have also sung songs for regional movies


Name: Shilpa Modak. (Swaradnya)
E-Mail: hindusthanimusic1@gmail.com
Field: Indian Clas­sical music (Vocal)
Location: 39359 Silverthorne bend, Farmington Hills MI 48331.
Telephone:
Misc. Info: I have a rigorous train­ing in Indian Clas­sical music for 15+ years from my Guru Smt. Sulabha Pishwikar of Jaipur Atrauli Gharana. I have train­ing in ghazals, marathi natya sangeet, Abhang as well. I accept stu­dents seri­ously inter­ested in learn­ing Clas­sical music (vocal) only from Begin­ner, intermediate level. Minimum age is 7+. No Film Music, Karaoke or light music.


Name: Dr. Kasturi Paigude
E-Mail: [email protected]kasturipaigude.com
Field: Hindu­stani-Vocal music
Location: Holland, Michigan-49423
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Please con­tact me for genuine learn­ing of clas­sical music. Have finished PhD in music from Uni­versity of Pune and learnt under Smt. Arati Ankalikar and under Shalmalee Joshi of Jaipur gharana. Have got a wide experi­ence of teach­ing and performing in USA, India and in the UK. Several research papers published in music journals. More info avail­able on www­.kasturi­paigude­.com. Skype lessons are also avail­able. Please email for fees and schedule of the classes.


Name: Smt. Devika Raghavan
E-Mail: devikaraghavan@hotmail.com
Field: Bharatha Natyam
Location: 1525 Oakcrest Troy, MI 48083
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Kalarasana: Center For Per­forming Arts


Name: Geetha Raghu
E-Mail: g_raghu2000@yahoo.com
Field: Vocal Hindu­stani Clas­sical Music
Location: 5133 Patrick Dr, West Bloomfield, MI 48322.
Telephone: 248-788-9464
Misc. Info: I have over 10 years of rigorous train­ing in the Gwalior gharana style of sing­ing from Mumbai, trained under Smt Kunda Vaishampayan and Pt. Yeshwant Buva Joshi. I will only take on serious, advan­ced stu­dents. No light music will be taught. Cost: $30 for 1 hour ses­sion.


Name: Rajan Sachdeva, PhD (Music)
E-Mail: rajanji2@yahoo.com
Field: Sitar, Tabla, Hindu­stani Vocal (classical and light) and Harmon­ium
Location: Insti­tute of Indian Music, 6166 Wellesley Drive, West Bloomfield, MI 48322
Telephone: (248) 910-7454
Misc. Info: Fine instru­ments avail­able for sale or rental (sitars, sarods, tablas, har­moniums, etc. electronic tabla, lehara and tanpura machines also avail­able...) Instrument repair service also offered. Please email/ call for fees, schedules and instru­ment inquiries. WebSite - www.indianmusicinstitute.com


Name: Navjot Sandhu
E-Mail: navjot@navjotmusic.com
Field: Tabla
Location: 5270 Calvin Ct., Sterling Heights, MI 48310
Telephone: 1(586)202-3169
Misc. Info: http://www.navjotmusic.com Available for Les­sons and Perfor­mances. Fulbright Scholar. Master's in Music Composition. 10+yrs of teach­ing experi­ence.


Name: Vaishnavi Venkatesh
E-Mail: carnaticmusic04@gmail.com
Field: Carnatic music, and cine songs.
Location: 37264 Heather CT South, Westland, MI-48185
Telephone: +1 (734)-673-9706
Misc. Info: I have been learn­ing music since I was 10 years old and I have been per­forming in india past 8 years back. I'm still per­forming here in US. I am a student of Vidwan. Delhi. P. Sunderrajan. I have won lots of awards and laurels in the music field. anyone inter­ested in learn­ing Car­natic music with theory or without theory can con­tact me in the above given details.




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