About The Teacher
Ganesh Devarajan hails from a South Indian musical family. He has been teaching Mridangam in the DFW metroplex since 1991 apart from accompanying local and Indian professional musicians. Ganesh also accompanies dance arengetrams and performances on a regular basis. Several students of Ganesh have been supporting local vocalists, music and dance school performances and arengetrams in the DFW metroplex. All this has been possible for Ganesh because of his three excellent Gurus: Thiruvananthapuram Sri Krishna Iyengar, Madurai Sri Venkatakrishnan and Bangalore Sri Kesavan.
With a sound Carnatic musical background combined with an in depth knowledge of Mridangam, Ganesh is able to teach nuances that are required to be a successful accompanist for vocalists and dance performers.
Ganesh currently resides in Plano, TX. He is keen on encouraging the music talents, culture and interests of potential students. Ganesh offers different levels of mridangam classes for aspiring students.
Curriculum
All classes will be scheduled and paid through www.mulgova.com. Classes are offered through online or face to face formats. Online lessons are provided through zoom from mulgova.com
Mridangam 101
(6-9 months)
No prerequisites required. At the end of this beginner level, the student will be able to understand the basic Mridangam lessons which will lay the foundation for higher levels.
Mridangam 201
(18 months )
At the end of this intermediate level, the student will be able to play a short solo (Tani Avartanam) in Aadi talam (8 beats)
Mridangam 301
(24 months)
At the end of this advanced level, the student will be able to play Tani Avartanam in all the four popular Talams and apply the learnings to accompany for bhajans and small keertanas.
Mridangam 401 (Ongoing)
Listening to Carnatic music concerts is required. The students will be taught the accompanying techniques and will be provided with several opportunities to accompany for concerts.
