Music Workshops & Speaking Engagements
Available across India
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.
