Harikrishnan P.L Carnatic Vocal and Mridangam Teacher and Performer
3 Reviews

Hailing from a family of palace musicians of the great Travancore Kingdom, Kerala India. Learnt Carnatic Vocal and Mridangam under great gurus for a long time of 18 years. Have the experience of teaching on behalf of my guru.i.e, teaching my guru's other students. Also a frequent performer in both Vocal and Mridangam.
Guru : Vocal training under my own father Sangeethadayaka Sri Parvathipuram Pamanabha Iyer for more than 20 years
Mridangam Training under Late LayachoodamaniTvm R Vaidyanathan for 18 years
Now teaching on my own for last 8 years. Giving training under very profound Bani (style). Taken music as a full time profession. Teaching a lot of students from various parts of the world ie, UK, USA, Singapore etc... Giving training for students of different levels from beginning to professional level.
Details of teaching style.
Carnatic Music Vocal :
Keen to give a strong foundation in basic swara patterns and purity of the notes
Proper guidance in ensuring best way of doing Sadhakam
A parallel learning about the theory of Carnatic music regarding Sruthi, Raga, Thala, Gamaka and comparison with other Classical Music Traditions such as Hindustani and Western.
Learning about the different sections of the Carnatic Paddathi and the importance of the systemstic learning process...
Encouraging the student to listen to various types of music and help him/her to understand the various nuances about singing.
Mridangam:
Ensuring clarity and better positioning of basic strokes, making sure about the comfortable sitting position.
Tonal quality of the open and closed strokes.
Proper guidance in doing Sadhakam .
Basic theory about thalam, maintenance of the instrument and various styles of playing.
Emphasis on the progress towards accompanying for a various types of compositions

Will be very keen about making student able to understand about Music as a whole and will not hurry the lessons in order to make the student perform before he/she reaches that level.

Subjects

  • Carnatic Music Beginner-Expert

  • Mridangam Beginner-Expert

Experience

  • Tutor (Jun, 2020–Present) at Gaayak Chennai
  • Teacher (Oct, 2012–Present) at Private Lessons
    Taking private lessons for Carnatic vocal and Mridangam for last 8 years. Vast experience gained through gurukulasampradaya

Education

  • MA Music (Dec, 2021–Sep, 2023) from Chembai Memorial Government Music College, Palakkad–scored First Rank
  • Carnatic Music Certificate (Jan, 2021–May, 2021) from MADRAS UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI, INDIA

Fee details

    ₹1,000–2,000/hour (US$11.79–23.58/hour)

3 Reviews
5 out of 5

User Photo October 1, 2020

Impressive training and indepth knowledge

Harikrishnan sir is an apt guru to my son in all sense. He caters fabulously to the requirement of the child making him feel very comfortable during sessions. Highly recommend this teacher... Thank you

User Photo September 7, 2020

Very Professional and Friendly

Takes classes according to student’s requirements , way of teaching is great and very friendly.

User Photo July 23, 2020

Overall Great Teacher

Doesnt rush lessons, teaches strong basics which is very important in any field.
Also he is open to any questions you may have.
Friendly interaction with the student.