Our Proud teacher who conducted Samspra's 1st classes during the school inception and an ardent supporter!
Sri Ananda Nadayogi was trained in Carnatic Violin & Vocal by the legendary musician, Padmabhooshan Sri Lalgudi G. Jayaraman and his son Sangeetha Kalanidhi Sri Lalgudi GJR Krishnan. Ananda underwent training in the Gurukula system, staying at the Master’s residence. In the Indian classical Violin playing, Lalgudi style is traditional, innovative, vibrant and a judicious blend of musicianship and technique.
Ananda is a graduate in Indian Music from the University of Madras. He has performed as an accompanist and a soloist in various programs collaborating with different genres across the globe. He has the credit of teaching Carnatic Violin and Vocal over a period of three decades in India, Middle East, Singapore and in the United States of America. Ananda has been awarded the titles Naadha Guru in the year 2017 by Antarnaada, Austin, Kalai Magudam in 2021 by Austin Tamil Sangam and Life time achievement award in 2022 by the Geeva Arts Festival, Louisville, Kentucky. Ananda also is the coordinator for Sangeet Bharati Austin chapter and the Chair person for Carnatic music examinations organized by Sangeet Bharati in America. He Currently resides in Austin, TX as a full time musician performing and teaching Carnatic Violin and Vocal for about 10-years.