Vid. Sri. T.S. Krishnamurthy
Vidwan Sri. T.S.Krishnamurthy (Sri.TSK) comes from a family deeply rooted in the world of music. His musical lineage is illustrious, with his grandfather, Late Sri. T. Krishna Shastry, being a renowned violinist and vocalist, and his father, Late Sri. T. K. Subramanya Shastry, an eminent violinist. Sri.TSK's journey in music began at the tender age of five under the expert guidance of his father, setting the stage for a remarkable musical career. By the age of 12, he had already established himself as a talented violinist, a journey that has spanned over 35 years.
Throughout his illustrious career, Sri.TSK has earned numerous accolades, awards, and titles from prestigious institutions worldwide. Notably, he founded the "TSK School of Music" with branches in Bangalore and the USA, where he has been imparting his extensive knowledge of both the violin and vocal music for the past three decades. Many of his students have gone on to become leading performing artists, a testament to his teaching prowess, with over 100 students worldwide under his tutelage.
Sri.TSK's contributions to the music and dance world extend beyond teaching. He has composed music for several successful dance ballets and released educational CDs for Indian classical music and dance under his guidance. His orchestral and ensemble collaborations with artists from across the globe have showcased his versatility.
In addition to his musical endeavors, Sri.TSK is an engineer by profession, well-versed in technology and tools. He is currently involved in a groundbreaking project, collaborating with universities worldwide to develop an online self-guided learning tool for music and other subjects. This initiative aims to make Karnatak music more accessible without compromising on quality, and his expertise in this field has earned him a senior research fellowship from the Government of India (CCRT).
His influence in the academic realm is substantial as well, with universities inviting him to set curricula and oversee exams for music students of various grades. Sri.TSK's dedication to music and technology has left an indelible mark on the education landscape.
For a comprehensive overview of his achievements and ongoing projects, visit his website atviolintsk. com
Among the numerous awards and accolades he has received, some noteworthy recognitions include being an 'A' grade artist of AIR and Doordarshan, Kanchi Kamakoti 'Asthana Vidwan,' the Government of India (CCRT) Senior Research Fellowship, Arya Bhatta Award, Dhanurveena kalamrutha prapurna, Gandharva Deepti Chithamani, Nadajyothi Puraskar, Gana Kala Kousthubha, Thanti Vadhana Chatura, Best Violinist Award from various institutions including Bangalore Gayana Samaja, Abhiruchi, Bangalore, Karnataka Ganakala Parishath, India Association Of Tricities, WA, USA, Kasturi Cultural Society, Cleveland, USA, Mayor of the City of Tulsa, USA, Saptami Foundation, Dallas, USA, Mallige Kannada Assoc, Texas, USA, Hoysala Kannada Koota, CVHTS, USA, Mayor of Robbinsville, NJ, USA, and an Award for extensive contributions to Music from the Mysore Dusshera Festival and Ayyanar College of Music, Bangalore, among others. His contributions to the world of music are nothing short of exceptional.thasarathywami Sabha, Shanmukhananda Fine Arts in Mumbai, Charsur Margazhi Sangeetotsavam, Rama Seva Mandali in Bengaluru, Swathi Sangeethotsavam in Thiruvananthapuram, Ravindra Bharati in Hyderabad, Raga Dhana in Udupi, Tripura (NE India) and the Cleveland Thyagaraja Festival in USA etc.
Sri. Tharun RaviKumar
Tharun Ravikumar is a talented upcoming artist. He has been learning violin for the past 18 years under the tutelage of Vid. T. S. Krishnamurthy. He performed concerts with his guru and has accompanied artists in the DFW area, Bengaluru, Chennai and Tirupati Tirumala Devasthanam. Also won various esteemed competitions and winner of CCRT scholarship,Delhi, representing the state of Karnataka. He also performed at the All India Radio(AIR) and Doordarshan, which was broadcasted live. He accompanied several upcoming artists who are Desciples of maestros in the field of music including Vid Sri T. M Krishna, Vidushi Smt T.S Satyavati. And T.N. Seshagopalan.
Vid. Sri Ramakrishna Neti
Vid. Sri. Ramakrishna Neti is a popular Mridanga vidwan and teacher in the Dallas area Initial training from late Vid. M.A. Krishnamurthy of Mysore He is a disciple of Mridangam maestro, Padmashri Dr. Yella Venkateswara Rao Ramakrishna hails from a family of musicians His grandfather, Harikathakesari Sri Neti Lakshminarayana Bhagavathar, was a renowned Harikatha exponent and a disciple of Harikatha Pitamaha Sri Adibhatla Narayana Dasu. His uncle late Sri Neti Srirama Sarma was a top-grade Voco-Violonist at All India Radio, Hyderabad. His eldest sister Smt. Indira Kameswara Rao is a top-grade vocalist at All India Radio, Visakhapatnam. Ramakrishna has performed in various Sangeetha Sabha concerts in India and North America as well as the Prasara Bharati network in India. He has also learnt Hindustani vocal. He is a Data Analytics professional and holds MBA and Electronics Engineering Degrees.
Master Naren Pullela
Naren Pullela is from Norman, Oklahoma and is pursuing studies in business. He has a deep passion for rhythm and percussion. He has learned Mridangam from Dr. Rohan Krishnamurty and is now pursing advanced studies under Dr. Patri Satish Kumar. He is pursuing his tabla studies under the tutelage of Hyderabad-based Gajender Shewalkar. Naren’s dedication to his craft has earned him numerous accolades, including the top prize in nationally renowned Mridangam competitions such as the 'Cleveland Thyagaraja Aradhana' and 'Sangeeth Samraat'. In 2016, at the age of 12, in recognition of his talent in mridangam and tabla, he was selected as an IndianRaga fellow. As a percussionist, Naren provides support to Carnatic and Hindustani music exponents as well as practitioners of various Indian dance styles. Alongside his traditional training, Naren also collaborates with Western musicians. Wishing to pass on his passion for the art of rhythm and percussion, Naren teaches aspiring students online and in-person.
