Lakshmi S.

Reviewed on 18 Aug, 2018

Carnatic Music Classes

" I have been training live one on one veena class by guru Lakshmi mam. She is a such a dedicated and calm teacher. The songs she picks will be the master songs sung by the legends. With her great support and training I have done a veena program in temple with her presence and her brother as mirudhangam support. We chose total 5 songs. Mohana varnam, pahe pahe bala ganapathy in hamsadhvani ragam, annamachari - chakkani thallike sangubala in padi ragam, hindustani gazhal dumuka dumuka Nagar, lingastagam and ganesha pancharatham in five ragas. She trained me in such a way to present as a concert level. Received great applauds from audience. Few public had given specific feedback for lingastagam in shivaranjani raga, ganesha pancharatham and gazhal that it sounded great in veena. She has put in lot of efforts equally in training me these songs to present well. I could see a great improvements in myself and the on the quality of the training is simply amazing. It gives me more confidence that I should learn more songs in different rages. Next I am in the process of training for my arangetram on saveri varna which gives me a great standard on fingering as its has more ganapathi. Alaipayuthe kanna, ragi tandira a purandarasar song in ahibhairav raga. Maithreem bhajatha world piece song sung by MS. Getting a good guru is not easy. I think I am blessed to have such an amazing guru in my live who is also a very good human being. "

Reviewed on 14 Jul, 2018

Veena

"Lakshmi Mam is a very dedicated, patient and very professional veena teacher. Though the lessons are online her instructions are. Very easy to follow. I really enjoy the lessons with her. "

Reviewed on 30 Apr, 2018

Veena

"I live in San Francisco & I have been taking classes with Lakshmi Maami for 7 months now via Skype. I started anew after a 12 year hiatus. Lakshmi Maami is super dedicated, extremely punctual and a stickler for perfection. She paces her classes very well but waits until you play a lesson without a flaw before she moves on to the next. She teaches with the vision of making you play on stage. I am currently learning Alankaram. I record every class and just within a few months, I can feel a huge improvement in my fingering, speed and Tala pramanam. I still have a long way to go, but I am sure under Lakshmi Maami's tutelage and guidance, I would be able to play to her satisfaction. If you are in two minds about taking classes on Skype, you don't have to be worried. Her internet connection is very good and your mistakes don't escape her. I am grateful to have her as my Guru and hopefully, one day, I'll do her proud. "

Reviewed on 22 Oct, 2017

Veena

"I am learning Veena from her for the past 7 months over Skype. She has been extremely patient in teaching the nuances. She takes utmost care in teaching the basics. I would like to continue the classes and would recommend her to anyone looking to learn veena. "

Reviewed on 18 Oct, 2017

Veena

"I have been taking Veena classes with Lakshmi mam for the past four months through Skype. I love her teaching approach, she makes sure we understand and practice even the nitty-gritty details. I can see how her teaching is laying a strong foundation for me. I really admire her discipline and patience while teaching. Even though the class is online, she watches and corrects my fingering and catches easily whenever I miss thalam. That is so amazing. Excellent Teacher. I am so glad. I found such a fantastic Guru. Thank you mam. "

Reviewed on 12 Oct, 2017

Veena

"I have been learning veena with Lakshmi ma'm for the past 6 months. Her attention to details and patience is very inspiring. She is so punctual and very focused in the class. Even though my classes are through Skype, it feels like we are having a one on one in person session. I feel so fortunate to have found her. Thank you Ma'm for your guidance and support. "

Reviewed on 22 May, 2017

Veena

"I was trying to submit a request to know about the veena classes you offer offer skype. But I cannot submit it because of phone number validation. Please contact me in my email. "

Reviewed on 26 Oct, 2016

Veena

"I am currently learning Veena from Lakhsmi Mam for the past 15 months. I feel a drastic change in the aspect I learn music. She used to say "Music not just a art, it is a combination of Maths and Physics". It helps for the deep understanding of the Music. Her patience is remarkable. Since I am a working women, I do not have time to practice. But she spends her time make me sit in her home and asks me to practice till it comes correct. She is as strict as a teacher, but her hospitality is very good. Since I am out from my home she treats me with lunch too. Without her I would not have passed my BA music first in madras university. Now I am doing my second year. She teaches each and every line perfectly and slowly in tempo with my level of understanding with great patience. I would like to give my heartful thanks to her. "

Verified Student

Reviewed on 14 Sep, 2016

Veena

"I am attending Veena classes through Skype from Ms. Lakshmi for the past 7 months. I am blessed to have her as my Guru. Thank you mam. The way I am being taught, motivated, encouraged is wonderful. My fingering, talas, way of playing the instrument has completely changed to as it is supposed to be. I would like to mention that I was learning Veena in a different style for the past 7 years. Now, It's great that I am able to adopt my present Guru’s way of playing the instrument. With this style of playing which involves lots of gamakas my Veena sounds very soothing which is very much appreciated by my family members and friends. Thank you once again mam. I have been learning something new every time I attend class. I really liked the Gurukul way of learning during my holidays which has really added to my learning. Thank you so much for being my Guru mam. "

Verified Student

Reviewed on 08 Sep, 2016

Veena

"I am attending Veena classes through Skype from Ms. Lakshmi for the past 7 months. I am blessed to have her as my Guru. Thank you mam. The way I am being taught, motivated, encouraged is wonderful. My fingering, talas, way of playing the instrument has completely changed to as it is supposed to be. I would like to mention that I was learning Veena in a different style for the past 7 years. Now, It's great that I am able to adopt the Tanjore style of playing with the help of my Veena Guru without which it wouldn't be possible for me to play a song in the Tanjore style. With this style of playing which involves lots of gamakas my Veena sounds very nice. Thank you for that mam. I have been learning something new every time I take up my class. I really liked the Gurukul way of learning during my holidays which has really added to my learning. Thank you so much for being my Guru mam. "

Reviewed on 28 Aug, 2016

Veena

"I have been taking veena lessons through Skype with Lakshmi mam for the past 6 months. She is so patient,dedicated and punctual teacher.The way she teaches is amazing and she motivates the student to practice more.She observes minor mistakes like changing the fingers and also tala and corrects them.Teaching Veena over the Skype is not an easy job.It needs lot of patience and dedication and passion towards the instrument and she has all the three.She makes me more comfortable while teaching. I am so blessed to have her as my Guru.I am very proud to say she is my Guru and she is the best. My Pranams to Lakshmi mam. Thanks mam for being my teacher. "

Reviewed on 03 Jun, 2016

Veena

"I go through'd all above reviews. I wish to learn veena class from Lakshmi Mam. Could any one let me know her address. It will helpful for me to start my veena class in Lakshmi Mam residence. "

Reviewed on 30 Jan, 2016

Veena

"Now I star alankaram.Is very better.I greatly improves on veena.I learn lot of thing about veena. "

Reviewed on 28 Oct, 2015

Veena

"Learning veena was a lifetime dream for me! I found ma'am through think vidya and I'm so glad that I found such a divine guru! I'm blessed to be her student! She's the most patient teacher and within a year's time I've reached alankaras! She makes time whether she is. Thanks to thinkvidya for letting me know such a great guru! "

Reviewed on 16 Sep, 2015

Veena

"Namaste I live in NY. I am learning Veena from Lakshmi Mami through Skype for the past one year. Excellent teacher. SHE IS THE BEST. I am blessed to have her as my teacher. Very punctual for the class. Net connection is very good. JAI SRI RAM "