Sriram Krishnamurthy
VerifiedBanaras Gharana vocalist & sitar player — Hindustani classical music teacher
Speaks: Hindi, English, Bhojpuri, Sanskrit
A hereditary musician of the Banaras Gharana, Sriram is a third-generation classical vocalist trained under his grandfather Pandit Raghunath Krishnamurthy and the late Pandit Rajan Mishra. He is an A-grade artist of All India Radio and has performed at Sawai Gandharva Bhimsen Mahotsav (Pune), Dhrupad Mela (Varanasi), and the Sankat Mochan Sangeet Samaroh. Besides vocal, Sriram teaches Sitar with a focus on the Vilayat Khan style. He runs the Nada Brahma Music School from his family's heritage haveli near Dashashwamedh Ghat, accepting students for short-term residential learning.
2 Gigs
Classical music performance for events & spiritual gatherings
Live Hindustani classical music performance — an experience of profound depth that elevates any gathering. **Ideal for:** • Corporate wellness retreats and leadership offsites • Spiritual retreats and yoga festivals • Private cultural soirées and home concerts (baithak) • Museum and gallery openings • Festival of India events abroad **Performance formats:** • Solo vocal with tabla accompaniment (arranged by me) • Vocal + Sitar jugalbandi • Raag-based instrumental meditation set (for retreat openings/closings) **Duration:** 45 min, 75 min, or 2-hour concert format **Technical:** Simple PA with a good condenser mic is sufficient; acoustic performances preferred for intimate settings (< 60 people).
Hindustani classical vocal & sitar lessons — in-person (Varanasi) or online
Learn Hindustani classical music from a hereditary Banaras Gharana musician in the spiritual home of Indian music. **Vocal curriculum:** • Alankars, Raag introduction (Yaman, Bhairav, Kafi, Bhimpalasi, Desh) • Vilambit & Drut Khayal, Thumri, Dadra • Bandish learning, Improvisation (Bol Taan, Sapat Taan) • Riyaz methodology and voice culture **Sitar curriculum:** • Basic Alankars, Tone production, Meend, Gamak • Raag-based gat compositions (Vilambit Teentaal, Drut Ektaal) • Vilayat Khan baaj (style) **Residential learning:** 1-week and 2-week immersive programmes at the haveli — includes accommodation, meals, daily morning riyaz, and a varanasi ghaat walk session. Extremely popular with international students. **Online:** Zoom lessons for students across India and worldwide.