In 1995 I came under the tutelage of Sri. Yazhpanam A.K.Karunakaran under the auspices of Singapore Indian Fine Arts Society (SIFAS).I am currently training under Trivandrum R Venkatraman.
Some of the notable music competitions I have won:
National Indian Music Competition 2004 held by National Arts Council Singapore - Open Category Vocal
National Indian Music competetion 2002 held by Natonal Arts Council Singapore, Vocal Int. First, Violin Int. Third and Open ensemble -First as a member of SIFAS Octet
Selected as the Top 10 performer of the year 2000 in the Talent promotion scheme of VDS arts academy Chennai
Thyagaraja's Krithi Singing Competition held by SIFAS in 1999.
Bharathi day music competition in 1998,2001 and 2002
Dikshithar day music competition in 1997
Oli 96.8 music competition in 1997
I won the Best Student award in Carnatic Vocal for fifth grade examination held by SIFAS in June 1999. I was awarded an 'A' grade for carnatic vocal in my sixth and seventh grade exam. Having successfully completed my eighth grade with an "A", I obtained my Diploma in Carnatic vocal and the title "Sangeetha Visharad" conferred by SIFAS.
I performed my inaugural full length carnatic vocal concert under the auspices of SIFAS which was well received.I have since given several concerts in Singapore and in the music season in Chennai.
I have also learnt Bharathanatyam for few years and I am a keen keyboard player having learnt the basic key board skills from Sri Radha Vijayan.
