Music has been the driving force of my creative journey, shaping not only my career but also my identity. With more than 15 years experience in the field, I have cultivated a versatile skill set that spans performance, composition, production and teaching. Whether on stage, in the studio, or behind the scenes, my work is rooted in a deep passion for sound, storytelling, and connection through music. Rooted in a strong foundation of traditional South Indian percussion and immersing myself into the world of contemporary western music, my approach to music blends cultural depth with contemporary sound design. I am dedicated to honing my craft in digital audio workstations and modern production techniques, blending acoustic authenticity with contemporary sonic aesthetics.

Anantharaman

Music has been the driving force of my creative journey, shaping not only my career but also my identity. With more than 15 years experience in the field, I have cultivated a versatile skill set that spans performance, composition, production and teaching. Whether on stage, in the studio, or behind the scenes, my work is rooted in a deep passion for sound, storytelling, and connection through music. Rooted in a strong foundation of traditional South Indian percussion and immersing myself into the world of contemporary western music, my approach to music blends cultural depth with contemporary sound design. I am dedicated to honing my craft in digital audio workstations and modern production techniques, blending acoustic authenticity with contemporary sonic aesthetics.

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Music has been the driving force of my creative journey, shaping not only my career but also my identity. With more than 15 years experience in the field, I have cultivated a versatile skill set that spans performance, composition, production and teaching. Whether on stage, in the studio, or behind the scenes, my work is rooted in a deep passion for sound, storytelling, and connection through music.

Rooted in a strong foundation of traditional South Indian percussion and immersing myself into the world of contemporary western music, my approach to music blends cultural depth with contemporary sound design. I am dedicated to honing my craft in digital audio workstations and modern production techniques, blending acoustic authenticity with contemporary sonic aesthetics.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Advanced
Hindi
Advanced
Malayalam
Advanced
Tamil
Beginner

Work Experience

Music Curriculum & Implementation Planner at K12 Infotech
August 31, 2023 - September 17, 2025
Developed a comprehensive music curriculum for grades 1-10; trained teachers on curriculum implementation; set up audiovisual labs, budgeting, and vendor coordination; coached teachers on instructional strategies and provided feedback on student performance.
President, College Music Society at Dyal Singh College (University of Delhi)
April 30, 2019 - September 17, 2025
Led the college music society; planned and executed events, managed student performances, and fostered a culture of musical excellence.
Core Team Member & Organizer at Priyadarshini Cultural Festival, Dyal Singh College
April 30, 2019 - September 17, 2025
Core team member responsible for planning and executing the annual cultural festival; duties included logistics, budgeting, and artist coordination.
Session Musician
January 1, 2020 - Present
Contributed guitar, bass, mridangam and other instruments to various projects; blended traditional and contemporary styles to enhance production.
Festival Team Lead at Children's Art Festival
December 31, 2023 - September 17, 2025
Led the team in Bengaluru, coordinating planning, logistics, and execution; oversaw participant registration, venue setup, artist coordination, and attendee engagement.
Music Curriculum & Implementation Planner at K12 Infotech
December 31, 2023 - September 17, 2025
Developed a comprehensive music curriculum for grades 1-10, trained teachers on curriculum implementation and best practices, organized and managed the Children’s Art Fest across Mumbai, Pune, and Bengaluru, and led festival logistics, artist coordination, and attendee engagement. Set up and maintained audiovisual equipment for music classes, conducted classroom observations, provided ratings and feedback to teachers, coached students for rock-band performances, designed and managed music labs with budgeting and vendor coordination, and led professional development for 24 teachers across 24 schools.
Session Artist at Various Projects
January 1, 2020 - Present
Contributed guitar, bass guitar, mridangam, and other instruments to various projects, enriching both the creative process and final productions with a blend of traditional and contemporary approaches.
Rhythm Guitarist at Depot 48
July 1, 2024 - Present
Rhythm guitarist for the band ‘Blackened Riffs’, performing as part of live shows and contributing to the band's repertoire.
Bass Player at Band (opening for various events)
January 1, 2019 - Present
Performed as a bass player in a band that opened for ZaeDen a T Reverie festival and other regional cultural events; contributed to live performances and recordings.
Lead Guitarist / Band Leader at The Raaga Street
January 1, 2023 - Present
Lead guitarist and band leader of an India-Western fusion band; responsible for musical direction and live performances.
Festival Coordinator at Children's Art Festival
December 31, 2023 - September 17, 2025
Led Bengaluru team coordinating festival planning, logistics, participant registrations, venues, artist coordination, and execution across Mumbai, Pune, and Bengaluru.
President, College Music Society at Dyal Singh College (DU)
December 31, 2019 - September 17, 2025
Led college music society, organized concerts and events, and fostered student engagement.
Core Team Member - Annual Cultural Festival at Priya Dars hi (Dyal Singh College)
December 31, 2019 - September 17, 2025
Core team member involved in planning and execution of the annual cultural festival at Dyal Singh College.
Session Musician at Various Projects
January 1, 2020 - Present
Contributed guitar, bass guitar, mridangam, and other instruments to multiple projects.
Rhythm Guitarist at Blackened Riffs
July 31, 2024 - September 17, 2025
Rhythm guitarist for the band Blackened Riffs; performed at Depot 48.
Session Musician at Various projects
January 1, 2020 - Present
Since 2020, contributed guitar, bass guitar, mridangam, and other instruments to various projects, enhancing both the creative process and final productions with a blend of traditional and contemporary approaches.
Bass Player at Band opening for Zaeden at Reverie (Gargi College)
January 31, 2019 - September 17, 2025
Performed as the bass player in a band that opened for Zaeden at Reverie, Gargi College's annual cultural fest.
Rhythmic Guitarist at Depot 48
July 31, 2024 - September 17, 2025
Performed as a rhythmic guitarist for the band Depot 48.
Mridangam Accompanist at Bharatanatyam Recitals
January 1, 2021 - Present
Performed mridangam for a number of Bharatanatyam recitals, accompanying performances.
Mridangam Performer for Delhi Carnatic Shows at Delhi Carnatic shows
January 1, 2019 - Present
Played mridangam for around 100 Carnatic classical and semi-classical shows in and around Delhi.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Political Science at Dyal Singh College, University of Delhi
May 1, 2016 - April 30, 2019
Master of Arts in Global Studies at Ambedkar University, Delhi
May 1, 2019 - June 30, 2021
Advanced Diploma in Audio Engineering and Music Production at Sri Aurobindo College of Arts and Communication, Delhi
May 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025
B.A. Political Science (Hons) at Dyal Singh College, Delhi
May 20, 2016 - April 20, 2019
MA Global Studies at Ambedkar University, Delhi
May 1, 2019 - June 1, 2021
Advanced Diploma in Audio Engineering and Music Production at Sri Aurobindo College of Arts and Communication, Delhi
May 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025
B.A Political Science (Hons) at Dyal Singh College, Delhi
May 1, 2016 - April 1, 2019
M.A Global Studies at Ambedkar University, Delhi
May 1, 2019 - June 1, 2021
Advanced Diploma in Audio Engineering and Music Production at Sri Aurobindo College of Arts and Communication, Delhi
May 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (Honours) at Dyal Singh College, Delhi
May 1, 2016 - April 1, 2019
Master of Arts in Global Studies at Ambedkar University, Delhi
May 1, 2019 - June 1, 2021
Advanced Diploma in Audio Engineering and Music Production at Sri Aurobindo College of Arts and Communication, Delhi
May 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025

Qualifications

Yuva Kala Sreshtha Award
January 1, 2022 - September 17, 2025
Nritya Kala Shri Award (Yuva Kala Shrestha)
February 1, 2022 - September 17, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other