“Though there is an immense appreciation when compared to film music, Carnatic music is not that popular among the public. To propagate Carnatic music to a wider audience, I have taken up different initiatives. The most important one among them is the school called Kala Shiksha. Through this, I wanted to make Carnatic music and Tamil Isai accessible to all without any barriers. Some students might be averse to subjects like Mathematics, Physics, etc, but nobody is averse to any sort of music —be it jazz, hip-hop or Hindustani. There is an inherent attraction towards music for everyone and I believe this is something we can inculcate at a very early age. This will help children to be great performers, intellects and listeners of classical music. I teach music to school children in an interactive, contemporary and fun manner. There is a personalised curriculum for each student based on their interests and needs,” says Saketharaman. Classes are conducted virtually by trained and accomplished musicians. The team also organises virtual parent-teachers meetings periodically.
