Sarvesh Venkatesh

I am a professional musician and educator striving to continue making a difference in music and education. Learning and being associated with music can go a long way in helping people become productive, responsible and considerate citizens of the world. I feel privileged to be able to contribute to one’s learning and aspire to practise this on a larger scale. I hold a Master’s degree in Music Performance (Vocals) from the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance, London. I had modules on Pedagogy, Vocal Studies, Ensemble Studies and Music Production. As part of my degree, I also participated in a mentorship programme where I trained Bachelor’s level students on their vocal skills. I have previously completed technical courses in Music Theory and Music Production. I am a highly trained vocalist with over 15 years of experience in performing, songwriting and recording. Furthermore, I am also a skilled bass guitarist and pianist. In my latest role, I was a Western vocals teacher for Kingston Music Service (KMS) in London. I worked with students of all ages, with very different musical tastes and aspirations. It was a mix of individual lessons, along with some group and whole class sessions. From 2016 to 2021, I was a part-time faculty member of Aatmalaya Academy of Art and Culture. I conducted group lessons in vocals and mrudangam. I also delivered music workshops in two villages in the state of Karnataka. Over the years, I have selectively worked with private students. The levels of these students range from beginner to professional, and from primary school students to retired individuals.