Music Workshops & Speaking Engagements
Locations
TRAVELS TO
Available at venues across Bengaluru
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Travels across India for events
India
VISIT AT
Tarangini Arts Foundation, Malleshwaram
See address
Tarangini Arts Foundation, XHWF+F2R, 4th Cross Rd, Malleshwaram, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560003, India
hosts sessions near Mantri Square Mall, Sankey Tank, Rajajinagar, Sadashivanagar, Vasanth Nagar, Seshadripuram
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.
Pricing Guide
Interactive Carnatic Lecture-Demonstration
Core Session Structure
- Total Duration: 90 minutes (60 minutes presentation, 30 minutes Q&A).
- Lead Artist: Dr. Suma Sudhindra on Vocals and Veena.
- Accompaniment: 1 Professional Percussionist (Mridangam) to demonstrate rhythm cycles.
- Content: History of Saraswati Veena, demo of the custom Tarangini Veena, and live rendition of 3 to 4 classical compositions.
Logistics & Audio
- Includes transport of delicate instruments to the venue.
- Provider supplies specific contact microphones and instrument cables.
- Presentation language options: English or Kannada.
Interaction
- Rhythm Clapping exercise for audience participation.
- Dedicated slot for questions on music therapy and instrument construction.
Intensive Veena Masterclass (Half-Day)
Workshop Modules
- Duration: 4 Hours (split into two 2-hour sessions).
- Capacity: Suitable for up to 25 active participants.
- Syllabus: Fingering techniques, Gamakas (oscillations), ensemble synchronization skills, and improvisation basics.
Personnel & Resources
- Instructor: Dr. Suma Sudhindra.
- Support: 1 Senior Disciple to assist with tuning and posture correction.
- Materials: Digital copies of composition notations provided 1 week in advance.
Client Requirements
- Venue must have carpeted flooring or stage suitable for floor seating.
- Sound system with 2 vocal mics and 1 instrument line required.
Keynote Speaker & Dignitary Appearance
Engagement Scope
- Role: Chief Guest, Guest of Honor, or Expert Panelist.
- Duration: Up to 3 hours covering formal functions and networking.
- Speech: 15 to 20 minute keynote on Cultural Heritage, Women in Arts, or Entrepreneurship.
Ceremonial Duties
- Optional 5-minute musical invocation (Shloka or Kriti) if requested.
- Participation in lamp lighting, felicitation protocols, and press photo opportunities.
Pre-Event Support
- 15-minute consultation to align speech topics with event themes.
- Rights to use artist profile and award titles in marketing collateral.
About 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
13 connects in last 3 months
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.
