Learn the Nuances of Playing Saraswati Veena

The highlights of the course will include -

• Two simple compositions of Varnams in primary tala or adi tala will be taught. The fundamental structure of Ragas are demonstrated through the Varnams. The ability to play these simple compositions with grammatical preciseness and rhythm will give you the confidence to attempt a more complex repertoire.
• Krithis are more elaborate and detailed compositions based on the ragas. 3 Krithis will be taught in the course. It will introduce the entire structure of the Raga as it is presented through the Krithis. The students will learn to play these krithis on adi tala.

About the Teacher

Vidyanandi Gopal Iyer started learning Veena at the tender age of 7 from her paternal grandfather Veena Vidwan Shri Mahadevan Iyer. Later, she also learned from Veena Vidushi Smt. Mangalam Muthuswamy and Vidwan Sri V. Vamanam. She is currently training under Veena Vidushi Smt. Padmavathy Anathagopalan.

Her first performance was at the age of 12 at Indian Music Circle, Mumbai. Later she performed at several esteemed stages such as the Music Academy and Narada Gana Sabhain Chennai, Rajalakshmi Fine Arts in Coimbatore, and many such cultural events across the country.

Her qualifications on the musical front include an ‘A’ Grade from All India Radio, a Diploma in Carnatic Music from the University of Mumbai, and the title ‘Shanmukha Sangeet Mani’ from Shanmukhananda Sangeet Vidyalaya. While being professionally engaged as an English  Teacher at KJ Somaiya Junior College of Science and Commerce, she teaches Veena to students through online and offline classes.