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A School of Music by
Gayathri Venkataraghavan
Gayathri Venkataraghavan affectionately called GV, is a renowned Carnatic musician blessed with a sublime, melodious, shruti aligned voice suffused with bhava and devotion.
GV has created a niche for herself in the world of Carnatic Music. Her uncanny ability to deliver complex ideas and dwell in creativity, with total ease is an asset. She has honed her skills through the years, making her an extremely sought after artist across the globe.
GV has been teaching for more than two decades. She has been interacting with a cross section of students through her Lecture Demonstrations, Workshops and Masterclasses. Her students are spread across the continents performing and teaching in their own right. Gāna Vinyāsa a School for Carnatic Music, is her brain child.The core aim is to nurture the performers, rasikas and teachers of tomorrow with a focus on appreciation of the art and dedication to the aesthetics of Carnatic music.
True to its name, Gāna Vinyāsa will create a special and nuanced space for understanding and improvising carnatic music in a structured manner.
Gāna Vinyāsa aims to instill in its students, the true idiom of
Classical Carnatic Music in all its richness.
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Vision
To cultivate a love for the timeless tradition of Carnatic music - where students blossom into rasikas of Carnatic Music, appreciating the depth and beauty of this art, artists rich in improvisation, and global ambassadors of nādopāsanā (musical devotion).
Gāna Vinyāsa envisions a life steeped in music and culture, where each learner is touched by melody, sahithya, meaning, tradition, layers of mythology and Bhakthi.
Mission
To impart the Art of Carnatic music in a structured, traditional and soulful manner - blending music education , sāhitya bhāva (lyrical depth), and paramparā (tradition) with interesting learning methods.
At Gāna Vinyāsa, our goal is to guide students to become passionate about Carnatic music, and to grow into good teachers and performers. We also aim to inspire a deep appreciation for the art, while helping them develop values like sincerity, devotion, and discipline through their learning.
About Gāna Vinyāsa
Gāna Vinyāsa is a heartfelt initiative by Vidushi Smt. Gayathri Venkataraghavan, one of India’s leading Carnatic vocalists, dedicated to nurturing the next generation of musicians, rasikas, and torchbearers of the art. The school is built on the foundation of paramparā (lineage), sāhitya bhāva (lyrical depth), and manodharma (creative expression) - staying true to tradition while embracing a learner-centric, joyful approach.
We are proud to bring together a diverse faculty of passionate, committed teachers with deep-rooted classical training and global exposure. Each faculty member shares not only technical proficiency, but also the values of humility, devotion, and a spirit of mentorship.
From early learners to advanced students, our curriculum gently evolves - along with varisais and geetams, introducing shlokas, bhajans, nottuswaras, musical math, games, and glimpses into the lives of composers at the primary level, while expanding into swarajatis, varnams, kritis,various Ragas, and voice culture techniques in the intermediate levels. Gayathri Venkataraghavan and other senior musicians will curate the lessons and interact with students to check the progress.
FOUNDATION
Along with Varisais and Geetams, introducing shlokas, bhajans, nottuswaras, musical math, games, and glimpses into the lives of composers at the primary level.
INTERMEDIATE
Expanding into swarajatis, varnams, kritis,various Ragas, and voice culture techniques in the intermediate levels.
ADVANCED
Students are mentored to grow into confident performers, future gurus, and thinking connoisseurs of the art with direct interaction and guidance from
Smt Gayathri Venkataraghavan.
At the advanced stage, students are mentored to grow into confident performers, future gurus, and thinking connoisseurs of the art. With direct interaction and guidance from Smt. Gayathri Venkataraghavan, the focus will be on evolving astute performers/ teachers, capable of handling rare ragas, complex kritis and advanced laya patterns.
Any student over the age of 5 years is welcome to apply.The student will need to create time for practice and have a regular schedule to perfect what has been taught. There will be curated modules for each batch. A well thought out syllabus and learning module is in place. GV will conduct regular monitoring at both the primary and intermediary levels, along with consistent interactions with students to assess their progress.
Gāna Vinyāsa will function in a hybrid model combining virtual and physical classes. Time-zones and distance is no barrier to learning, and students around the world are encouraged to apply. Entry to all levels will be determined by the admission panel, as there will be a limit to the number of students per cohort.
The first cohort across all three batches will be intimated by June 1, 2025.
We are fortunate to have senior artists, contributing their wisdom through specially curated masterclasses. Those who wish to enrol for the masterclasses can do so when it is announced.
Hence, students receive access to both tradition and excellence in its most inspiring form.
At Gāna Vinyāsa, music is not just taught - it is lived, experienced, and joyfully passed on.
Note from GV
As children, my brother and I were lucky to grow up surrounded by music. My parents believed that introducing us to Arts was the greatest gift they could give. I was instantly drawn to music and dance. I still remember attending concerts at Krishna Gāna Sabha, where a kind thatha helped me identify rāgas from the back row. Legends like Pandit Bhimsen Joshi, Parveen Sultana ji, MS Amma, KVN Sir, and Mandolin Srinivas lit up the stage — these concerts were my classroom.
I was fortunate to learn from inspiring teachers: Koda Vadyar with his umbrella cues, Rajalakshmi Mami who nurtured my early passion, Smt. Padma Veeraraghavan who broadened my artistic vision, Sri A. Sundharesan Sir who deepened my reverence for Carnatic music, and the ever-generous Sri P.S. Narayanaswamy Sir.
For a first-generation musician like me, every guru, sabha, and lesson shaped my journey — from a hesitant student to a performer. This art is vast, humbling, and deeply fulfilling. Its greatest joy lies in sharing it — the culture, the stories, the nuances that make Carnatic music so rich.
At Gāna Vinyāsa, I’ve had the privilege of teaching passionate students, many of whom are now young faculty members. We've built a joyful, tradition-rooted learning space for students of all levels — the younger, the better!
Yes, there will be rules and hours of practice. But also joy, friendship, and discovery.
Together, we can create something special — one note at a time.