Jayanthi Kumaresh Academy of Veena aims to connect the artist with aspiring Veena students by providing periodic master classes on specified subjects. These master classes will throw light on the details of techniques, repertoire, practice and creativity and the effective use of these tools in the betterment of performance. The 35 years of concert experience will translate as a movement to create the next generation of Vainikas who will preserve, promote, propagate and present the National Instrument of India, the Saraswathi Veena, to the world. The Academy will soon roll out a continuous education programme with a stipulated syllabus for Veena students at all skill levels. For now, we will begin with periodic MasterClasses.
About JK Academy
Upcoming Classes
Bright Brindavani
Ragam Tanam Thillana
An adventurous journey into the happy world of Raga Brindavani. In this class you will learn
- The scope and structure of the raga
- Raga Alapana with its important phrases
- Tanam exploration
- Thillana composed by Vid Sri Lalgudi Jayaraman in Adhi thalam
If you have learnt 7 to 10 Varnams, about 15 to 20 krithies, a little bit of improvisation, then this class is for you.
Date & Time
14th June, 2025 8:00 pm IST
Class Duration:
1.5 Hours
Class Fee: $30
SAINTLY SURUTTI
A typically Carnatic raga with a strong personality that was a favourite of all the great composers. In this class you will learn
- Understanding the ragam Surutti
- Learning the characteristic nuances of this ragam
- Exploration of Raga Alapana
- The Navagraha Krithi Angarakam Ashrayamyaham in Rupakam thalam by Sri Muthuswami Dikshitar
If you have learnt 10-12 varnams, 15 -20 krithis , and trained in Manodharma , this class is for you.
Date & Time
15th June, 2025 8:00 pm IST
Class Duration:
1.5 Hours
Class Fee: $30
