KalaanubhavamMUSIC ACADEMY

Subathra Raguraman had her initial training under Sri Venkatachalam in Shencottai. Having received the scholarship for advanced training in Veena, she joined the legendary guru Smt Kalpagam Swaminathan and had a good 8 years of rigorous training under her.

Subathra was appointed as Asst Professor of Music at the prestigious Madras Music Academy's College of Music. It was indeed a privilege for her to serve assisting the legendary Veena vidwan Sri R Venkataraman. Over the years she has trained many vocal and Veena students to an exemplary level.

The Trinity College of Music, London awarded her the title FTCL, a Fellowship for Indian Music, considering her services in music here in the UK in 2006. In 2018 Subathra was awarded the A grade from All India Radio for Veena. Subathra continues her services to Indian Music as teacher and performer at various stages in the UK and India.

A Fellow of Trinity College, London, Balu Raguraman is a talented Carnatic violinist who has performed extensively around the world, including appearing with some of the stalwarts of the south Indian classical tradition. He is known as a very adaptable musician who has worked with some of the greatest maestros and dancers of our times including legends Dr Balamurali Krishna, Dr N Ramani, Dr T V Gopalakrishnan, Sri Umayalpuram K Sivaraman, Sri Srimushnam Raja Rao, Mandolin Srinivas, Sri T V Sankaranarayanan, Mrs Chitra Visveswaran, Dr Alarmel Valli and many others.

He is also involved in many collaborative projects featuring musicians from different genres and styles. His adherence to purity and tradition has helped him carve a niche for himself as a teacher of an exceptional quality and excellence.