Therefore, my intense interest and dedication destined me to the path of music, where I found my rooms for peace of mind and contentment. Becoming successful or acquiring fame is neither in my hands, nor I crave for that, but I do have a true desire and aspiration to sing wholeheartedly and with feeling. I should feel blissful, blessed and proud of my singing: that’s the definition of success and achievement for me, no matter, I get any external appraisal or criticism. I am happy that I somewhat find myself on that level. “Teaching/sharing out an expertized field enhances knowledge”, I have fully experienced this quote. For a few years, teaching music, especially pure classical, has become my passion. I had been to the States for a short period and ran a small music school called Surdemy. It was overwhelmingly amazing to find my students loved me as a teacher; or when their voices, singing techniques gradually improved.
In addition, I am in love with the upcoming aspect of music: music therapy. I am a music therapist, and one of my goals is to kick start a music therapy clinic, to heal the world through tunes and sounds.
I worked at Ananya Child Care Development Centre for treating Autistic Kids; Currently, I am also assisting Dr. Meenakshi Ravi in her Clinic in Hyderabad called Nadamaya Centre for Music Therapy, helping her in treating Autistic kids. I am also achieving special Music Therapy Training (Healing through Chakra Activation by renowned Music therapist Dr. Rajam Shankar. I am also associated with IMTA- Indian Music Therapy Association and currently enjoy pursuing projects with Dr. T.V. Sairam (Founder & Head, IMTA & Nada)
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Paper-presentations
i frequently present papers related to music and music therapy in order to promote this burgeoning field especially Music therapy through Indian musical tools. I have presented around 40 papers on music therapy so far. Here are a few papers which I have presented:
- “Music Therapy and Mental Health Techniques for children with Developmental Disabilities” Presentation in IMTA- webinars
- “Music Therapy and Culture in Corporate Ethics and Value-Based Society” – Gitam University, Hyderbad. 2019: August 28th:
- “Music Therapy for Stress and Anxiety Reduction” : Guest-Lecturer of Music therapy session in Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences; Hyderabad.
- Therapeutic Significance of Listening to Appropriate Tunes on the Appropriate Time Zones”
Awards & Achievements:
- “BEST RHYTHMITE MAESTRO” Award
- ‘Best Teacher Award’ by SCL Rhythm Maestro Group, Mumbai
- ‘Award of Excellence’ in Nada Centre for Music Therapy
- Savyasachi Best Educator Award
- Most Inspiring Woman Award
- Shatakshi Women Award
- 2009 – Awarded from Ministry of Culture, Delhi
- 2007 -Awarded national scholarship from MHRD Ministry of Culture, (in ghazal category for 2 years)
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Association with NGOs
Ishwa foundation:
(We teach underprivileged children in their schools) led By Haimanti Paul Sarkar (Use these images)
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Sparsh Hospice led by Dr. Rohini Roganti
My students and myself visit and provide music therapy to the bed-ridden patients who have less survival days.