Faculty
The faculty at World Music Conservatory consists of thorough professionals and industry stalwarts who have not only years of teaching experience, but also who’s been performing on the big stage.
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Mr Gopi, World Percussion
Gopi was born in a family of musicians, his father being a Mrudangam (Indian percussion instrument) player.
Even as an infant, Gopi showed keen interest in music and used to accompany his father to temples, concerts where he played the cymbals.
He, later on, went to formally study and play the Tabla. This gave him a firm foundation and confidence to experiment with other percussion instruments from different parts of the world.
He has a wide collection of percussion instruments that he has acquired while traveling for performances all over the world. In his musical journey, he has been fortunate to learn under the eminent guidance of Gurus like Pandit Suresh Talwalkar & the percussion maestro Trilok Guru.
Today he is considered to be one of the most accomplished percussionists in the World Music category.
Smt Vidushi Sangeetha Srikishen, Carnatic Vocals
Vidushi Sangeetha Srikishen a Carnatic vocalist and an entrepreneur, began her musical journey at the tender age of 5 when she used to lead SAI BHAJANS at various religious gatherings along with her mother, a violinist.
Inspired at a very young age, she went on to learn music and during her musical journey, she had the great opportunity to be tutored by some of India’s finest musicians.
She is a postgraduate in Music from the Mysore University.
Smt Vidushi Sridevi, Carnatic Vocals
Smt Vidushi Sridevi has completed her MA in Kannada and Sanskrit and in Karnatic Classical Music.
She Auditioned in All India Radio as B high artist and has taught more than 150 students in Gurukula served as a teacher in Adamya Chetana and currently working in World Music Conservatory.
She has participated in more than 5000 programs and participated as a playback singer for many musical plays, in Hampi Utsav, in Vishwa Kannada Sammelana, in Vishwa Samskruta Sammellana.
Vidwan Sunil Subramanya, Mridangam
Sunil Subramanya was drawn to the art of percussion as a child. He hails from a family with deep roots in music, particularly in the Bhajana Sampradaya. He started his initial training at the age of 10, under his father Sri Subramanya and Sri Sringeri Ramachandra Rao. Later he came under the tutelage of Mridangam Maestro Vidwan Bangalore Arjun Kumar. Sunil has taken advanced training from VID. Sangeetha Kalanidhi Sri Umayalapuram Sivaraman. Sunil has been giving concerts at esteemed sabhas and music festivals all over India. He has been training many students in India and abroad. Sunil is an ‘A’ graded artist of ALL INDIA RADIO and DOORDARSHAN. He is the recipient of CMANA (carnatic music association of north America) award from percussive arts center Bangalore for the year 2017. And “ANANYA YUVA PURASKARA” for the year 2019.
Bhargav R Ranganath, Carnatic Vocal Coordinator, Indian Music
Bhargav R Ranganath is an aspiring Carnatic Vocalist.
Bhargav initially underwent musical training from Vidwan Chandrashekhara Bhagavatar in Mumbai for 10 years.
His passion for music stayed alive while he completed his engineering and post-graduate degrees.
After having worked for L&T and PWC, Bhargav returned to Carnatic music, recently acquiring a Master's degree in music from Jain university, Bangalore.
Currently he is continuing to advance his training under Vidwan Tirumale Srinivas.
Vidwan Mahesh Kumar Heroor, Hindustani Vocals & Harmonium
Hailing from a place called Heroor from Gulbarga, Shri Mahesh Kumar Heroor is one of the most promising young Hindustani vocalists of Karnataka.
He is an exponent of Hindustani Classical music and Light Classical music. He is blessed with a great voice. He was trained in the Guru – Shishya Parampara system of music under none other than the Sangeet Shivayogi Ubhaya Ganaacharya Dr. Pandit Puttaraja Gavai.
He has been performing in all leading organizations and music festivals.
Shri Mahesh Kumar Heroor is a faculty at the World Music Conservatory for the past two years and trains students in Classical and light forms of music.
Subhasis Bhattacharya, Saxophone
Mr. Subhasis Bhattacharya has been playing guitar, piano, tabla & vocal for the past 20 years at the Musicians & Administration in the Indian Air Force.
He learned music from Kolkata University - Sangeet Ratna (Hindusthani Vocal), Senior Diploma (Tabla), Senior Diploma (Key Board), and 5th Grade Guitar, 5th Grade Theory In Music (Western) From Trinity Collage of London and Solo Saxophonist (Western & Hindi).
He performed with renowned music bands in stage shows and assisted them in composing their leading songs & playing guitar.
Mr. Subhasis Bhattacharya performed all over India & the universe (France, Italy, Thailand, Srilanka, and Bangladesh).
He was also awarded the best performance award for vocals and guitar chops at the Indian Air Force.
Suneesh Thomas, Piano, Western Keyboard, Western Violin
Suneesh Thomas is basically from Kerala-Kannur.
He is a pianist and violinist par excellence and has over 20+ years of experience in music as a performer.
He has completed his post-graduation in Sociology and also completed 8th Grade from Trinity College of London. He has pursued his music training from Communication Training Institute - Bangalore.
He has worked in the Air Force for 20 years as a musician, and also with renowned conductorcise composers and performed in countries like Finland, Germany, Malaysia, Thailand, Srilanka and many more countries.
He has trained more than 2000+ students and has created stage performers at many schools and is associated with the Delhi Symphony Society.
He composes and arranges music for the Symphony Orchestra.
He is happy working in World Music Conservatory as a faculty from the past 3 years.
Dr. Shyam Sundar, Indo Western Keyboard
Dr. Shyamsundar Dage is from Bangalore. He is specialized in Indo Western Keyboard and has been teaching for almost more than 2 decade that enables students to play popular Indian music like Film songs, Patriotic songs, and Light music.
Shyam Sundar has trained more than 2000+ students. He has worked in Taal music for 4 years and worked in orchestras like Zemkar Melodies, Jai Melodies, and Sangeeth Saurabha.
Presently working as Zone music activity trainer in Sri Chaitanya Techno School. He is also running an orchestra called Cini Star Music Group.
Several instrumental programs is given by him.
We are very glad to have him in World Music Conservatory for the past 7+ years as an Indo Western Keyboard Faculty.
Mr Amar Gulecha, Guitar
Mr. Amar Gulecha was born and brought up in Bangalore. He has been playing guitar for more than eight years and teaching for the past four years.
He has learned from various music schools in Bangalore. He has completed his Trinity Grade 8 from Trinity College London.
He has tutored 700+ students and has guided them for various performances and guitar exams from initial grade to 8th grade.
He teaches various genres like rock, hard rock, pop, western, blues, heavy metal, classical, etc.
He plays for bands and does regular shows in and around Bangalore. He is also a session guitarist and has worked on different music projects.
He has been composing and recording his own music for three years.
Mr. Amar Gulecha has been playing the keyboard also from three years. He has been tutoring at World Music Conservatory for more than two years.
Mr Shiva Tej Manohar, Guitar
Shiva Tej Manohar has been playing guitar for the past 10 years and teaching for more than 4 years.
He learned the basics from Mr.Ramnath Sharma who is an intermediate and advanced by himself and learned from workshops with one of the world's most famous teachers Andy James.
He has learnt both western and Indian classical. He teaches from initial to 8th grade in Trinity.
He composes songs and plays guitar in his own rock band Arha.
He also plays guitar as a session artist for some music directors in sandalwood.
Vidushi Sindhu Putturaya, Carnatic Violin
Vidushi Sindhu Puthuraya, a Carnatic Violinist, has been trained under the world-renowned Musician Vid. T.S. Krishnamurthy from 13 years.
She is the recipient of the Kousthuba scholarship, awarded by D. Subbaramaiah Fine Arts Trust, Bangalore.
She has won various awards from the reputed Sabhas like Gayana Samaja, Swararnava Sangeetha Shaale, etc.
Vidushi Sindhu Puthuraya has performed in many concerts, both as an accompanist and a solo artist. She has been teaching for the past 4 years.
She is also learning Western Violin and Piano at World Music Conservatory.
Mr Thejasetuo Khamo, Western Vocal
Thejasetuo Khamo is a music teacher with a good level of experience and a zest for sharing his passion in all areas of music.
He holds a strong belief that music can change lives for the better. He seeks to equip students with performance, composition, and theoretical skills that will see them excel no matter which path they take in the music.
An engaged and determined teacher, Thejasetuo Khamo thrives to teach both one-on-one and in-group scenarios.
Clubbed with good communication skills and strong planning, organizational, and leadership skills, Thejasetuo Khamo has the ability to interact with diverse student populations at a variety of academic levels.
Vidwan Pranav Rao, Sitar
Vidwan Pranav Rao has been learning sitar under the tutelage of Shri Vijay Gonahalu. He is also fortunate to be learning under Pt. Vyasmurti Katti.
He has secured distinction in the examinations conducted by the Government of Karnataka.
He also received a scholarship at the competition conducted by the Kannada and Culture Department. Pranav has also recorded a few films and devotional albums.
He has performed in many classical, solos, and jugalbandis, as well as fusion live concerts, and kathak concerts.
But his passion lies with pure classical music.
Vidushi Vidhya Natarajan, Veena
Dr. Vidya Natarajan, a veena artist, and a vocal teacher learned to play the veena under the eminent Veena exponent, Dr. Suma Sudhindra. She finished her Ph.D. from Bangalore University with the thesis titled “Veena and its scientific aspects.”
She has performed in a lot of Pancha veena concerts in the Madras December season festival, Ramanavami festivals, and Gokulastami Festivals.
She has also performed in the 25 Veena Concert under the tutelage of Dr. Suma Sudhindra.
Dr. Vidya Natarajan also conducted workshops, seminars and ran the music school for Vidushi. S. Sowmya and Shashikiran, under the banner Carnatica.
She also won the competition at the academy of music, Chennai, and Bangalore.
She is presently getting trained under the able guidance of Smt. Bhagyalakshmi Chandrashekaran, a top-grade artist at AIR.
Dr. Priya, Drums
Dr. Priya Andrews found her passion for music at the early age of 8 and was inspired by her father Mr.Andrews who was also a musician.
She not only started to accompany him but also play percussion for the live stage shows. At the age of 10, she had already assimilated a stern grip over the sticks and performing well with the composer and the rhythm pad.
By the time she was 18, she had already played for 600 live shows and had been asked to be a session drummer for well-known country artists.
Dr. Priya Andrews finished her Indian classical grade in Mridangam from Vidwan. Sri. Jayachandra and also procured grades from Trinity School of London under the guidance of Vidwan. Sri. Babusukumar from Babu School of Rhythm.
Passion for music and dedication towards her trait resulted in Dr. Priya Andrews performing with legendary singers like S P Balasubrahmanyam, S Janaki, L.R Eswari, Rajesh Krishnan, Anuradha Bhat, Shamitha Malnad, Archana Udupa, Hemanth, and Usha Kokila, to name a few.
Having won the Nadopasana award, she regularly performs for major TV stations.
Vidwan Srimanth, Tabla
Vidwan Shri Srimanth lives in Rajajinagar. He started learning Tabla at the age of 12 years.
He started his basic lessons under the guidance of Guru Shri Vidwan Puttaraj Gawai for 14 years. He has completed his SSLC.
He is also awarded as Tabla Chatura in Raichur and Tabla Vidwan in Kopal.
Shri Srimanth has traveled to almost all the States in India for performances. Interestingly he has accompanied renowned artists of different genres like musicians.
Smt Gayathri Mohan, Film & Light Music
Gayathri Mohan learned Carnatic classical music with Guru Sri & Smt. Venkata Rao (Chitradurga). Gayathri Mohan also has a Music B. A. at Maharani's Arts College, Bengaluru, and a Music (M.A.) at Bangalore University.
Gayathri Mohan has performed more than 5000 musical shows all over India, which included most of the famous personalities from the Kannada film Industry.
She’s a recipient of the prestigious Aryabhatta Awardee (2003 at Ravindra Kalakshetra).
Gayathri Mohan has trained hundreds of students in Bangalore & other places from the past 30 years who are now into live shows and have become successful T.V artists.
5 years of experience as a performer and anchor in TV channels, she has also performed in the Madhura Madhuravee Manjula Gaana program on Chandana channel.
Divya Ramachandran, Fine Art
Divya has done her Masters in Art and Design from Domus Academy, Milan, Italy.
A lover of different Art forms, Divya has spent more than 15 years honing her skills in the area of Acrylic, Charcoal, Pencil Shading, and Soft Pastels. Her eclectic interests have led her to explore the areas of Contemporary Art and various Indian Art forms such as Warli, Madhubani, Gond, etc.
Divya founded ‘The HappyWall’ project in 2013, a mission to splash the city and government schools walls with vibrant and relevant Art, and has been vocal about her experience on the TEDx platform - how creativity lies in all of us.
She has also been teaching Art for more than a decade now and her passion lies in motivating and inspiring budding artists to uncover their true artistic potential and of course, having fun while at it.