The old colonial villa on Netaji Road is the home of Western Classical music in Bangalore. It is the first of its kind in Bangalore. It is committed to teach, promote and appreciate western classical music and allied arts. Mrs. Aruna Sunderlal, an eminent Western classical singer, is the Founder Director of the music school.

The school offers courses in piano, violin and classical guitar among others, to around 300 students. The BSM, in collaboration with the Royal College of Music in Sweden, has also conducted various exchange programmes for teachers and students. The school also provides Bangalore with an exciting concert schedule throughout the year, with as many as 20 concerts featuring both talented students as well as local and international artistes. Its East West Music Encounter is held biennial.

Address: 32, Netaji Road,
Frazer Town,
Bangalore- 560005
Tel- 2548 4064 / 3409.

A famous mridangam player TAS Mani and Ramamani, started the Karnataka College of Percussion (KCP). The college has achieved significant international recognition. Its vibrant fusion group, Tala Tarangini, has performed in abroad and back home. The KCP focuses mainly on only Carnatic percussion instruments like the mridangam, ghatam, kanjira and morsing and also incorporates konnakol, the art of uttering percussive syllables articulately, sometimes at impossible speeds. The variety and complexity of their rhythmic work has fascinated musicians from the West, especially those interested in jazz. Several students are given training annually in percussive disciplines of this tradition. The cream talent is finally included in the troupe. The training also involves periodic concerts to encourage youngsters.

Address: 15/1 Lakshminilaya, Kodandarampurarn,
Next to Corporation School,
Bangalore-560003.
Tel- 2344 1515.
Email- ramamani50@hotmail.com

    Located on a sprawling lush green area on the outskirts of Bangalore, Guruskool was started by Gopal and Geeta Navale. Workshops, regular classes and crash courses are a regular feature here. It extends residential facilities, an amphitheatre, a rehearsal studio with instruments and a library too. Artists from all over the world come to visit, stay and collaborate. The Navale couples are part of Esperanto, a world music band working towards music for global appeal. At Guruskool, they arrange teachers for any form of Indian Classical music and provide accommodation for students of music as well as arrange recordings and concerts.

Address: 1, Abishek Complex, 17th Cross,
Sampige Road, Malleswaram,
Bangalore 560003.
Tel- 2334 0309.
Website- www.guruskoolmusic.com

    Trained in Western Classical music, Hindustani music and jazz composition, Konarak Reddy is a leading guitarist. The guitar is the focal point of his music school. Lessons are imparted in Western Classical, contemporary and jazz music genres. Students can make a choice of basic or advanced batches according to their level of comfort and familiarity with the instrument. Classes are open to those above the age of 12.

Address: 58 St. Marks Road,
Bangalore 560001
Tel- 2558 5395

    Founded in 1931 by Pandit G V Bhave and Lakshmi G Bhave, The Saraswati Sangeet Vidyalaya, is one centre where one can get quality training in both Carnatic and Hindustani music. Another facet of this institute is the ancient Gurukul system of education. Students of the Hindustani tradition may learn the tabla, dholak, flute, violin, harmonium, guitar and mandolin, among others. The Carnatic wing teaches veena, violin, flute, mridangam ghatam, khanjira (percussion) and harmonium.



Address: 114, 'Swarsatkar', Nehru circle,
Sheshadripuram,
Bangalore -560020
Tel- 2344 3900.

Ananya

   Ananya is Bangalore's unique music library. Located in Malleshwaram, it boasts 5,000 hour eclectic music including Iranian, West African and Egyptian music, but the accent is mainly on Indian Classical music including some rarely heard concerts dating back to the 1920s.

Ananya is one of the few libraries in present times that are keen on spreading awareness about Indian classical music. Carnatic music concerts by renowned musicians are regularly organized at venues across the city. Music programs for children are also organized regularly.

Address: 91/2, 4th Main, Malleswaram,
Bangalore -560003.
Tel- 2344 0409.

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