Ramana Balachandhran

I explore Carnatic music on the veena through performance and advanced workshops. My approach is to demystify its intricate arithmetic (kanakku), blending it seamlessly with melody and finding practical ways to master complex ideas.

22.4k

Carnatic Music Concerts & Performances

Available across Singapore

I perform Carnatic music concerts where I sing with my veena, blending melody and rhythm in solo, ensemble, and collaborative formats so you can connect with the music whether you’re new or experienced.

30K-1L

per concert

Carnatic Music Masterclasses & Workshops

BALA RAMANAN

I run practical Carnatic music masterclasses and workshops where we focus on hands-on improvisation, stamina building, and finding your own musical voice, with special sessions for Veena players and open formats for all musicians.

1,200-3,500

per participant per workshop (4 hours)

Meet your expert

Ramana Balachandhran

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My Story

Namaste, I’m Ramana. Veena is my main thing, but honestly, music is music - I end up playing mridangam, sitar, singing, whatever. Sometimes my brain goes off on weird tangents, like imagining chess as ragas on the veena! My thatha, simple man, strict but sweet - I used to prank him with Kurkure, and he’d grumble, ‘Chi yennada idhu masala va potrukaan!’ (What’s this masala!) but still eat it. I find inspiration everywhere - monkeys meditating, old masters, even random moments. Always searching for that stillness.

My Work

Veena Performances & Collaborations - I play solo, team up with others, and bring in my multi-instrumentalist Carnatic artist side.

Advanced Veena Workshops - My veenopasana workshops are intense 4-hour sadhana for those ready to dive deep. Think gamaka shuddham training, fretboard control, stamina.

Teaching Style - I find shortcuts, mnemonics, practical tricks. Whatever helps you learn, I’ll try it.

Concerts & Pallavi Exploration - Every concert is a test and a game. I love complex Pallavi exploration, even if I mess up sometimes.

My Musical Philosophy - Kanakku and bhava? Not enemies. I try to blend math and melody so it just feels natural.