Music Workshops & Speaking Engagements in Bengaluru
I run interactive Carnatic music workshops and talks where anyone can join in, learn through live veena sessions, and explore music together, whether you’re a beginner or a musician.
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ESTIMATESAbout Music Workshops & Speaking Engagements
Why I Do This
Music has always been the heart of my life, but sharing Carnatic music with others gives me a special kind of happiness. Nothing beats watching someone discover something new in a raga, or seeing a group play together for the first time. I love bringing Carnatic music into new spaces, from colleges to big international festivals.
What I Offer
- My lecture-demonstrations (Lec-Dems) are not typical talks. I mix stories, easy explanations, and live music on my veena. It’s less like a class, more like a musical adda (hangout). People say even complete beginners get hooked.
- For those who want to get their hands dirty, I do interactive veena ensemble workshops. No need to be a pro - just bring your curiosity. Prepping a fifty-member group is chaos and fun, and everyone learns something unexpected.
- I also speak at cultural music panel discussions and memorial events, sharing my journey, memories of great artists, and thoughts on where music is headed.
Who Usually Joins
- College students, young folks starting out, SPIC MACAY groups.
- International listeners curious about Indian sounds.
- Hardcore rasikas (connoisseurs) and musicians.
- Even corporate teams looking for something different.
Where Does It Happen
Mostly at my Tarangini Arts Foundation in Bangalore, but honestly, I go where the music takes me. Sometimes it’s a concert hall, sometimes a classroom, sometimes a festival stage.
Music is for everyone, wherever you are.
Meet your Expert
Suma Sudhindra
My Story
Hey, I'm Suma. Music and adventure, that’s me! Folks see me with the veena, but I love a challenge. Like, I did the Sandakpoo trek even when everyone said, 'Ayyo, why risk it?' (Oh no, why risk it?) I trained hard, went anyway. Clouds, pain, stunning villages – totally worth it. But it's not just big treks. Even a morning walk at Bannerghatta, sunrise, old friends, and remembering legends like Vimala Rangachar auntie, all make life rich.
My Work
Veena performances and jugalbandhi - I play solo and jugalbandhi concerts, each with its own vibe and surprises.
Carnatic music teaching - I teach veena to all levels, from basics to advanced, at Tarangini Arts Foundation.
Workshops and talks - I run Carnatic veena workshops and speak about our music’s depth and beauty.
Creator of Tarangini Veena - I developed the Tarangini Veena, always exploring new ways in veena music.
Guiding students - Proud to see my students start their own music schools and stores, making their own journeys.
