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Carnatic and Light Music Workshop June 2024 

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Exercises to Improve voice strength and quality 

  • Swara Jnanam: Orientation for identification of Swara-s in musical phrases ​

  • Raga Identification: Orientation for identification of Raga-s

  • Laya Orientation: Exercises for improving Laya jnanam and Swarakalpana Aspect of Manodharma

  • Learn Six Rare Compositions ( of Annamacharya, Ramadasa and Tum Narasimhadasu

  • Notation System: Reading and Writing Indian Musical Notation

  • Musicology: Technical terms (Sruti, Swara, Tala, Mela, Raga, etc.,) Scheme of 35 Tala-s, Gamaka-s

  • Music Appreciation: Classification of Raga-s. Understanding and appreciating musical aspects and Concerts

Contact for more details

Bhadram : 408 887 2177 Prasad : 408 499 6530

Vijaya : 510 421 3535 Kondal : 408 250 0549

For 1 X 1   sessions  contact Bhadram @ 408 887 2177

About Vyzarsu Balasubrahmanay

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Assistant Professor in Indian Music (Vocal)
National Sanskrit University (Central University), Tirupati

Deputed to Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University, Hyderabad 


He has learnt Music from Sri Allamraju Someswaram garu at Kakinada,
Sri Pudukkotai Krishnamurthy garu at Tirupati and learnt advanced Laya orientation from Sri Akella Mallikarjuna Sarma garu at Hyderabad.

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Area Of Specialization

Carnatic Music (Vocal), Musicology, Music Composing, Laya aspects, Compositions of Lesser known Telugu Composers, Rare Compositions of Vaggeyakaras.

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Research Interests

Study of Music Treatises and Manuscripts, Analytical and Stylistic Studies in Music, Study of Music in Inter-disciplinary subjects and allied Art forms

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Work Experience
Total Experience - 28 years (Institutional – 7 years and Professional – 28 years)

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Other Professional Contribution

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  • Recorded Carnatic Video Music Lessons for 

  1. Recorded Abhyasa Ganam - Level 1 Video Modules for South Indian Music

  2. DTH Channel, SWAYAM Prabha, MoE, Govt. of India

  3. Volga Videos, Hyderabad

  4. Kutir Inc., California, USA

  • Recorded Carnatic Audio Music Lessons for CarnaticHeritage.com, Mumbai.

  • Did extensive research on the life and contribution of several lesser-known Composers of Carnatic Music, pioneered and documented them in a unique feature and hosted through a program titled ‘Ajnatha Vaggeyakarulu’ on Sri Venkateswara Bhakti Channel (SVBC-TTD), which included teaching of the compositions as one of the segment.

  • Composed music for 200 songs of Annamacharya for S.V. Recording Project, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, and presented a few of them through a feature titled ‘Annamayya Sankeertana Vaibhavam’ which was telecast on Sri Venkateswara Bhakti Channel (SVBC-TTD). (Received Appreciation from Vice President of India)

E-Content

  1. ❖ Lessons

    https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz-iBgnqRAQW9USLLpXQtngLC893RlI7J

    ❖ Features

Achievements

  • Graded Vocalist of All India Radio (Prasara Bharati).

  • Graded Music Composer of All India Radio (Prasara Bharati).

  • Selected by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Ministry of

  • External Affairs, for inclusion in the panel for deputation abroad as Teacher-cum Performer in Carnatic Classical Vocal Music, November 2003

  • Awarded Senior Research Fellowship in the field of Carnatic Classical Music (Vocal) by Ministry of Culture, Government of India, June 2017Music (Vocal) by Ministry of Culture, Government of India, March 2007 • Awarded the Young Talent Merit Scholarship in the field of Carnatic Classical Music (Vocal) by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, April 2000

  • Received appreciation letter from Vice-President of India Shri M.Venkaiah Naidu garu for the successful feature presentation of ‘Annamayya Sankeertana Vaibhavam’, August 2020

  • Awarded Junior Research Fellowship in the field of Carnatic Classical 

Association with Professional Bodies

  • Acting as National Coordinator for South Indian Music DTH Channel, SWAYAM Prabha, MoE, Govt. of India

  • Member, Board of Examinations, ABGMV Mandal, Miraj

  • Member, Board of Examinations, Sri Padmavathi Mahila University, Tirupati

  • Member, Board of Examinations, Potti Sriramulu Telugu University,

    Hyderabad

  • Member, Board of Examinations, S. V. University, Tirupati

  • Observer for Examinations, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi

  • Member, Editorial Board, Telangana Sangeeta Nataka Academy, Hyderabad

Association with other Organisations

  • ‘Music Advisor’ for ‘STRING KEYS – AALAPANA’ (promoted by Verusys Software Pvt. Ltd.) which provides e-learning solutions for schools and colleges.

  • ‘Consultant and Chief Advisor’ for Guruswara Online Academy for their Software Project – ‘GURUSWARA’ (a software for Virtual Practice for Vocal Excellence)

Awards and Distinctions

  • Received Title ‘Sangeeta Lakshya Lakshana Martanda’ from TANA, USA, June, 2023

  • Received ‘Swathisree Kala Puraskar - 2022’ from – Swathi Sree Cultural Trust, Telangana, December, 2022

  • Received ‘Somanatha Puraskaram’ from a renowned sabha – Sujanaranjani, Hyderabad, February, 2020

  • Received Title ‘Vaggeya Vara Prasadi’ from Swara Vedika, California, United States of America, July 2018

  • Received ‘Visishta Seva Puraskaram – Gold Medal’ from Sri Bhadra Peetham, Hyderabad, September 2017

  • Awarded ‘Ugadi Puraskar’ by State Government of Andhra Pradesh, for immense contribution to Music, through the hands of Honourable Chief Minister Sri Nara Chandrababu Naidu, March 2015

  • Received Title ‘Sangeeta Vidya Danakarna’ from Government College of Music and Dance, Nellore in association with the Department of Culture, Govt. of AP

  • Received Title ‘Swarapani’ from Kalanjali, Nellore, July 2013

  • Received Title ‘Sangeeta Seva Nirata’ from Swara Jhari, Vijayawada, Feb.2013

  • Honoured as ‘Asthana Vidwan’ by Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham, Kanchipuram,September 2011

  • Received ‘Music Eminence Award’ from Veda Vignana Vardhini Vaidika

  • Sikshana Kendram and Kacchapi Sangeeta Academy, Hyderabad

  • Received ‘Swara Neerajana Puraskaram’ from Sri Bhadra Peetham,Hyderabad

  • Awarded ‘Ugadi Puraskar’ by Delhi Telugu Academy for his valuable contribution to the field of Music, March 2010

  • Received ‘Music Excellence Award’ from European Telugu Association,United Kingdom, October 2009

Faculty Induction and Development Programmes

  • Attended Online Refresher Course in Fine Arts (Interdisciplinary) – Two weeks Online Course (7th October, 2022 - 20th October, 2022), conducted by Bharatidasan University, Tiruchirappalli.

  • Attended a Faculty Induction Program – a one month online induction program (11th February, 2021 – 13th March, 2021), conducted by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi.

  • Attended a Refresher course on ‘Advanced Research Methodology (Tools and Techniques)’ – A two week online inter-disciplinary Course/Faculty Development Program (30th January, 2021 – 14th February, 2021), conducted by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi.

  • Attended a course on ‘Academic Writing’ – A one week online Faculty Development Program (18th February, 2021 – 24th February, 2021), conducted by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi.

  • Attended a Faculty Development Program on – ‘A Passage to Indian Thought and Art’ (2nd November, 2020 – 6th November, 2020) conducted by Department of Performing Arts, JAIN University, Bengaluru

  • Attended a Two Week National Level Online Faculty Development Program on – ‘E-Content Design, Development and Delivery’ (18th June, 2020- 27th June, 2020), conducted by IQAC of Kavikulaguru Kalidas Sanskrit University, Ramtek in association with INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar

Research

  • ‘A study of Musical Compositions in the Kshetras of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana’ – The Research Project was done for the Senior Research Fellowship in the field of Carnatic Classical Music (Vocal) by Ministry of Culture, Government of India, 2015.

  • ‘Musical Genius of Sri Adibhatla Narayana Dasu’ - The Research Project was done for the Junior Research Fellowship in the field of Carnatic Classical Music (Vocal) by Ministry of Culture, Government of India, 2007

  • ‘Research on Varnams’ - This Research Project was awarded and funded by the Central Sangeet Natak Akademi, Delhi, 2005

  • ‘Vizianagaram as a Seat of Music during the 19th and 20th Centuries – With special reference to Vocal and Instrumental Music’ – This was the research work for Ph.D., (Indian Music) from the University of Delhi, 2007, done under the guidance of Dr. Radha Venkatachalam, Professor, Department of Music, University of Delhi, Delhi.

  • ‘Apurva Raga-s formulated by Muthaiah Bhagavatar - A Study’ - This was the research work for the Doctorate Degree ‘Sangeetacharya’ by the Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal, Miraj – a Deemed University, 2003. This work was done under the guidance of ‘Sangeeta Mahamahopadhyaya’ Sri Kollegal R. Subrahmaniam, Sangeeta Vidwan.

  • ‘Sangita Sara Sangrahamu of Tiruvenkata kavi - A Study’ - This Research work was done for M.Phil., (Indian Music) from the University of Madras under the guidance of Dr. N. Ramanathan, Professor and Head of the Department, Department of Indian Music, University of Madras, Chennai, 2002.

  • ‘Music and Physics’ - As a part of the curriculum for M.A., (Music), submitted this dissertation to the Telugu University under the guidance of Dr. Yella Venkateswara Rao, Dean and Head of the Department, Department of Music, Telugu University, Hyderabad, 1994.

Publications

❖ Books

  • ‘Gayaka Sikhamani Muthaiah Bhagavatar virachita ‘Srimatthyagaraj

    Vijayam’, a Translation Work (Sanskrit to Telugu) published by Emesco Publications, Hyderabad, ISBN No. – 978-93-90091-77-5, January 2024

  • ‘Varnamanjari (Abhyasa Ganam – 2)’ (English), published by IIP Iterative International Publishers, Karnataka, ISBN No. 978-93-5747-537-2, January 2024

  • ‘Abhyasa Ganam – 1’ (Co-authored) (English), Published by Perfect Writer Publishing, New Delhi, ISBN No. 978-93-6081-150-1, December 2023

  • ‘Ajnatha Vaggeyakarulu (Life & Contribution of lesser-known Telugu Composers)’ (Co-authored), Published by Bigfoot06 Publications (OPC) Pvt. Ltd., Gurugram, Haryana ISBN No. 978-81-19512-93-5, November, 2023

  • ‘Gana Vidya Gurukulapati’ Sri Susarla Dakshinamurthy Sastry’

    published by Divi Aitihasika Parisodhaka Mandali, December, 2017.

  • ‘Apurva Raga-s formulated by Harikesanallur Dr. L. Muthiah Bhagavatar’ published by Bhairavi Sangeeta Academy (Centre for Training and Research in Music), May 2017

  • ‘Abhyasa Ganam – 1’ (Co-authored) (Telugu), published by Bhairavi

    Sangeeta Academy (Centre for Training and Research in Music), ISBN No.- 978-93-6081-150-1, Revised Edition 2016.

  • ‘Vizianagaram as a Seat of Music during the 19th and 20th Centuries’ published by Creative Links Publication, October 2015

  • ‘Nada Rekhalu’ (Line portraits of famous Carnatic and Hindustani Musicians), (Written Commentary), published by Santha–Vasantha Trust,Hyderabad, May, 2015

  • ‘Varnam-s of Harikesanallur Dr. L. Muthiah Bhagavatar’, published by Bhairavi Sangeeta Academy (Centre for Training and Research in Music),December 2013

  • ‘The Musical Genius of ‘Harikatha Pitamaha’ Sri Adibhatla Narayana

    Dasu’, published by Kalatapasvi Creations, Chennai, May 2012

  • ‘Sangita Mahamahopadhyaya, Sangita Ganita Ashtavadhani – Sri Duddu Seetarama Sastry’ (Co-authored), published by Bhairavi Sangeeta Academy (Centre for Training and Research in Music) and ‘PRANAVAM’, October, 2010

  • ‘Sadguru Sri Thyagaraja Shishya Siromani – Sri Walajapeta

    Venkataramana Bhagavatar’, published by Bhairavi Sangeeta Academy (Centre for Training and Research in Music), December, 2008.

  • ‘Facets of Learning Carnatic Music’, published by Bhairavi (Institute of Performing Arts), April, 2003.

Workshops

  • ‘Rare Compositions on Lord Ganesha by Muthuswami Dikshitar’ A 4-day Online Workshop at Kutir, CA, USA, July 2021

  • ‘Writing Notation in Carnatic Music’, an Online Workshop, USA, April, 2020

  • ‘Carnatic Music’, A 5-day Workshop at Alpharetta, GA, USA, 2018

  • ‘Compositions of Ajnatha Vaggeyakarulu’, A 3-day Workshop at Kalashree,

    Dubai, October, 2018

  • ‘Rare Varnams and Compositions of Lesser known Composers’, a Workshop at BVK Junior College, Visakhapatnam, June 2017

  • ‘Abhyasa Ganam’, a 5-day Workshop at New Jersey, USA- 2016

  • ‘Carnatic Music’, A 5-day Workshop at Swaravedika, Bay Area, California,

  • USA, 2016

  • ‘Carnatic Music’, A 5-day Workshop at Portland, USA, 2016

  • ‘Carnatic Music’, A 5-day Workshop at Redmond, WA, USA, 2015

Publications

❖Articles

  • ‘Maatu kalpanalo Naadarupa Samaalochana’, published in ‘Auchityam’, (UGC CARE listed Journal) ISSN No.2583-4797, Pg. No.s 68-74, Vol.5, Issue.1, January, 2024

  • ‘Sacred Echoes: Reference to ‘Bheri Vadya’ in Vaikhanasa Agama’, published in ‘Boletin De Literetura Oral’, (indexed in UGC CARE, Scopus, ESCI, DOAJ) ISSN No.2173-0695, Pg. No.s 1551-1559, Vol.10, October, 2023

  • ‘Musical References in Pancharatra Agama’, published in ‘Utkarshadeepika’, published by National Sanskrit University, Tirupati, ISSN No.2331-0452, Pg. No.s 211-231, May, 2023

  • ‘Sri Venkateswara Pancharatnams of Taccuru Singaracharya Brothers’ published in a book titled ‘Music - The Confluence of Art and Literature’ published by Melinda Books, Thiruvananthapuram, ISBN 978-93-93951-01- 4, Pg. No.s 34-43, March, 2022

  • ‘Sangeeta Bhushana’ Sri Dokka Srirama Murthy – distinguished Composer’, published in the special issue of Journal of Humanities and Management on ‘The Glory of Indian Music and Dance’ (ISSN No.2321- 9386), published by Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, March, 2022

  • ‘Sri Duddu Seetharama Sastry : A Multi-faceted genius with a Colossal Intellect’, published in Journal of Modern Tamizh Research (ISSN No.2321- 984X), UGC Care listed Group I Journal, Tiruchirapalli, May, 2021

  • ‘Melodic and Rhythmic structures in music - evoking emotions’, published in New Trends in Educational Psychology, National E-Seminar Publication, published by National Sanskrit University, Tirupati, Nov. 2020

  • ‘Performing Arts and Government Policies’, published by Prasaranga, Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal University, Conference Book Publication (ISBN-978-81-940619-2-2) Vol 1, Pg. No. 71-78, Mysore, Sep, 2020

  • ‘Gamaka-s and Anuswara-s in South Indian Music’, published in Shodh Drishti (ISSN No. 0976-6650), International Peer-reviewed Referred Research Journal, Vol. 11, No. 4.1, Varanasi, April, 2020

  • ‘Tallapaka Kavulu upayoginchina Ragalu – Simhavalokanam’, published in Sujanaranjani, International Publication, Annamacharya Jayanthi Special Volume, Silicon Andhra, CA, USA, May, 2019

  • ‘Andhra Desamlo Kshetralu – Vaggeyakarula Rachanalu’, published in Pranavam (ISSN No.2347-7105), Vol 3, Issue 4, Oct-Dec. 2012, Vol 4, Issue 1,2, Jan-Jun. 2013, Vol 4, Issue 3, July-Sept. 2013

  • ‘Devotional and Folk Art Forms of Vizianagaram’, published in Pranavam (ISSN No.2347-7105), Vol 2, Issue 3,4, July-Dec 2011

  • ‘Thyagaraja Swamivarini darsinchina Samakaleena Sangeetagnyulu’, published in Kinnera, Vol 1, Pg. No. 30, January, 2009.

  • ‘Bilahari Raga naamaartha Visleshana’, published in Ganakala, Vol 47, Pg. No. 9, October, 2008

  • ‘Sangeeta Nibandhah’ (Review of an Unpublished Manuscript), published in Shanmukha, Vol 34, Pg. No. 13 – January, 2008, Pg. No. 15 – April, 2008.

  • ‘Begada Ragam – Charitratmaka Nepadhyam’ published in Ganakala, Vol 46, Pg. No. 8, February, 2008

  • ‘Muthiah Bhagavatar Apurva Ragalu’, published in Rasamayi, Vol 8, Pg. No. 26, January, 2008

  • ‘Tyagaraja Raga-Rachana Vaisishtyam’, published in Ganakala, Vol 46, Pg. No. 17, October, 2007

  • ‘Historical Perspective of Raga Bhairavi’, published in Grandueur of Ragas, May, 2007

  • ‘Annamayya-Ramadasa-Kshetrayya – Raga-rasa similarities – A Comparative Study’, published in Vangmayi (ISSN No. 2230–7915), Vol 8, Pg. No. 35, April, 2005

  • ‘Language of Music’, published in Ganakala, Vol 35, Pg. No. 5, May, 1997

  • ‘Gatra Veena – Rugmatalu’, published in Ganakala, Vol 35, Pg. No. 13, December, 1996

  • ‘Abhyasa gananiki gaddu rojulu’, published in Ganakala, Vol 35, Pg. No. 10, October, 1996

  • ‘Gurussakshat Parabrahma’, published in Ganakala, Vol 35, Pg. No. 5,September, 1996

  • ‘Sangita Pradarsana Mandiramulu’, published in Ganakala, Vol 35, Pg. No. 8, June, 1996

  • ‘Sangeeta Natakamulu’, published in Ganakala, Vol 34, Pg. No. 12, Jan.1996

Lecture-Demonstrations

  • Lec-Dem on ‘Raga Natakuranji’ conducted for ‘Sadhana’, by Keerthana Institute of Music, Hyderabad, December 2021

  • Lec-Dem on ‘Gamakas in Carnatic Music’ conducted by Swara Vedika, USA, May, 2021

  • Lec-Dem on ‘Laya Orientation for Music and Dance Practitioners’ during a National Seminar on ‘Performing arts – Texts and Readings’ conducted by Department of Natya, Dr. MGR Janaki College of Arts and Science for Women, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 2021

  • Lec-Dem on ‘Swaraksharas - Musical Compositions’ conducted by Sri Kartikeya Gana Sabha, Hyderabad, November 2016

  • Lec-dems on ‘Music Appreciation and Concerts’ during a 5 day workshop held by SPIC-MACAY, Nizamabad, February 2015

  • Lec-Dem on ‘Importance of Samvadi in Music’ conducted by Sri Kartikeya Gana Sabha, Hyderabad, November 2014

  • Lec-Dem on ‘Role and Importance of Anuswaram’ at Madras Music Academy, Chennai, 2012

  • Lec-Dem on ‘New Trends and Techniques in teaching Carnatic Music’ at Sangeeta Vidwat Sabha, Kakinada, 2011

  • Lec-Dem on ‘Life and Contribution of Thyagaraja’ at Vignana Samithi, Hyderabad

  • Lec-Dem on ‘Life and Contribution of Sri Muthuswami Dikshitar’ conducted by Vasavi College of Music and Dance, Hyderabad

  • Lec-dem on ‘Music Appreciation for Cultural Journalists’ during a workshop held by Andhra Saraswata Parishat, Hyderabad

  • Lec-Dem on ‘Greatness of Indian Music’ conducted by Vasavi College of Music & Dance, Hyderabad

  • Lec-Dem on ‘Evolution of Musical Compositions’ conducted by Nadasudha Tarangini, Visakhapatnam

  • Lec-Dem on ‘Trinity’s Rare Musical Compositions’ conducted by Saptaswara Cultural Organisation, Hyderabad

Performances

  • Concerts at Seattle, Portland, California and New Jersey, United States of America

  • Concert at Birmingham and Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

  • Concert at Sydney & Brisbane, Australia

  • Concert at South Central Zone Cultural Centre, Nagpur

  • Concert at Tiruvaiyaru, Tamil Nadu, on the occasion of 158th Thyagabrahma Aradhana Festival

  • Concert at Sarvani Sangeeta Sabha Trust, Chennai

  • Concert at National Sanskrit University, Tirupati

  • Concert at Sangeeta Vidwat Sabha, Kakinada

  • Concert at Sri Datta Peetham, Mysore for Dussehra Music Festival under the aegis of His Holiness Sri Ganapathi Sachidananda Swamiji.

  • Concert for the Department of Cultural Affairs, Hyderabad, Government of Andhra Pradesh

  • Concert at Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) on the occasion of Brahmotsavams

  • Performed Concert on ‘Puthiya Thalaimurai’ TV Channel (Tamilnadu)

  • Concert at Vijayawada on the occasion of ‘Krishna Vasantotsavam’ under the aegis of His Holiness Sri Sri Sri Tridandi Chinna Srimannarayana Ramanuja Jeeyar Swamiji

  • Concert at Sangeeta Rasika Samakhya, Tirupati

  • Concert at Sri Sringeri Sarada Peetham, Shankar Mutt, Nallakunta and Motinagar, Hyderabad

  • Concerts for Thyagaraja Aradhana Celebrations

  • Concerts at various Sabhas and Temples in Andhra Pradesh

Discography

  • Rendered rare Compositions of Syama Sastry in an Audio CD titled ‘BROVAVAMMA ...’ (Rare Classics of Syama Sastry) which was released by ‘Pranathi Audios’ Link: http://www.carnaticindia.com/brovavamma/

  • Rendered Compositions of Sri Adibhatla Narayana Dasu in an Audio CD titled ‘Sri Adibhatla Narayana Dasa Vaggeya Vaibhavam’ which was released by ‘Aditya Music’ Link: http://www.raaga.com/a/?ad001149

  • Rendered Javali-s in an Audio CD titled ‘Javali Jhari’ which was released jointly by ‘Nischinta Charitable Trust’ and ‘Bhairavi Sangeeta Academy’ Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJ3nsnpQxnE

  • Composed Music and Rendered Compositions of Sri Tumu Narasimha Dasu in an Audio CD titled ‘Sri Tumu Narasimha Dasu Keerthanalu’ which was released by ‘Aditya Music’ Link: http://www.raaga.com/a/?ad001149

  • Composed Music and Rendered Compositions of Sri Akella Achyuta Ramam in an Audio CD titled ‘Sankeertanaramamu’ Link: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLziBgnqRAQVUh2AYcEDSy_EHgj_WgDkT

  • Composed Music and Rendered Compositions of Sri Bommaraju Seetharama Dasu in an Audio CD titled ‘Sri Bommaraju Seetharama Dasu ‘Keertana Malika’ Link: https://youtu.be/737fi9c4C9U

  • Composed Music and Rendered Javalis of Sri Gaddibhukta Sitaram in an Audio CD titled ‘Gaddibhukta Sitaram Javalilu’

  • Rendered 30 rare compositions of lesser-known Telugu Vaggeyakaras in an Audio CD titled ‘Ajnatha Vaggeyakarulu’, which was attached to the book by the same title Link to the Audios of the compositions: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLziBgnqRAQWMPKLyTvPq0SYiZMtgwDVb

As a Music Composer

  • Composed Classical music compositions like Varnams, Kritis, Javalis and Thillanas

  • Composed Music for compositions of Annamacharya, Ramadasa, Tumu Narasimha Dasa, Narayana Teertha etc.,

  • Composed background score and interludes for several classical and devotional music albums

  • Composed Music for the Fusion Album ‘SAMHITHA’, featuring a Fusion of Indian Classical and Western Music which was released by ‘TIMES music’ in January 2009. Link: http://www.raaga.com/a/?F000054

  • Composed Music for the Fusion Album ‘AMOGHA’, featuring a Fusion of Indian Classical and Western Music which was released by ‘Madhura Entertainment’ in July 2010 Link: http://www.raaga.com/a/?ad001022

  • Composed Music for the Devotional Album ‘TRISHAKTI’, which was released by ‘Keerthana Productions’ in July 2014
    Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/4huoSr3TqEV78rJQBhbqxk

  • Composed Signature tune for the Internet Radio -‘TELUGU VANI’ (Voice of the European Telugu people) - Link: http://www.teluguvani.com

  • Composed Signature tune for - ‘GURUSWARA’ (Virtual Practice for Vocal Excellence) Website (www.guruswara.com)

  • Composed Music for the Album - ‘MAATHRU BHASHAABHIVANDANAM’ – released on the occasion of World Telugu Conference, 2012 at Tirupati by Tanmayee Audios

Press Express .....

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✍ ‘Scholarly renditions...’  - The Hindu
✍ ‘Delightful Vocal by Balasubrahmanyam ...’ - Indian Express
✍ ‘Subrahmanyam Sumadhura gaanam ...’ - Andhra Bhoomi
✍ ‘Suswara sangeeta jhari Subrahmanyam kutcheri ...’ - Andhra Prabha

✍ ‘Traditional Style retained ...’ - Deccan Chronicle 
✍ ‘Alarinchina Gatra kutcheri ...’ - Eenadu
✍ ‘Lovely compositions on Lord Ganesha ...’ - Indian Express
✍ ‘Racy Varnam, Rare Melodies ...’ - Indian Express
✍ ‘Impressive Vocal Concert ...’ - Citizen
✍ ‘Vyzarsu Balasubrahmanyam: - The Hindu

Theory matters in practice ...’ 

✍ ‘Vyzarsu’s Agnatha Vaggeyakarulu : The Hindu

✍ ‘Understanding Annamayya Keerthanas ...‛ - The Hindu -

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In The Media

Have been interviewed by several channels of the electronic media and also participated in interactive debates and live programmes aired on the media. Have been the Adjudicator for singing talent shows in some channels.

To mention a few :

  • Guest Judge for Singing Reality Show ‘Padutha Theeyaga’ aired on E-TV hosted by legendary playback singer Sri S.P. Balasubrahmanyam

  • Adjudicator for the Singing Show ‘Geetanjali’ on SVBC (TTD)

  • Adjudicator for the Singing Show ‘Adivo Alladivo’ on SVBC (TTD)

  • Hosted a programme ‘Ajnatha Vaggeyakarulu’ on SVBC (TTD) – 101

    episodes. A few Links - Episode 01 - https://youtu.be/_Z07UeFGiFY Episode 06 - https://youtu.be/mHtVvMsWxDs

    Episode 27 - https://youtu.be/QF_iindz1EY Episode 47 - https://youtu.be/j6pDaw4lqsE Episode 62 - https://youtu.be/V4N__nx8im0 Episode 92 - https://youtu.be/C2DTOP0ze-g

  • Interviewed on TV5 in a Live programme ‘Pravasandhra’ with NRI callers

  • Interviewed on Jaya Jaya Shankara TV - Vyzarsu Bala Subramanyam Garu on ‘Manasa Sancharare’ - https://youtu.be/2J8ZQFG0s

  • Interviewed on - CVR-Om (Swaraanjali)

    • -  Mahaa News (Coffee with Soujanya)

    • -  Vissa TV (Breakfast show)

    • -  Pooja TV (Kala Ravali) etc.,

  • Interviewed in the feature ‘Swararchana’ - Dr.Vyzarsu Balasubrahmanyam on Bhakti TV - Part 1 - https://youtu.be/LKf_eeru1Vg

  • Exclusively Interviewed on AT News Republic - Music Master Dr. Vyzarsu Balasubrahmanyam - https://youtu.be/pXxg95eQ42M

  • Interviewed on S Cube TV

  • Ram Talk Show - ‘Sangeetacharya’ Dr. Vyzarsu Balasubrahmanyam with RJ Ram on Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=797528734362774

  • Interviewed on Telugu NRI Radio – Special Live Show with ‘Sangeetacharya’ 'Dr. Vyzarsu Balasubrahmanyam' - https://fb.watch/dTVikQL433/

  • Interviewed on Internet Radio – TORI - Paataku Pranam - Special Live Show with 'Dr. Vyzarsu Balasubrahmanyam' - https://youtu.be/vOX2i6wbn9Q

  • Interviewed on European Internet Radio – ‘Telugu Vani’ (Telugu Tejam)

  • Interviewed on Internet Radio – ‘Radio Geetam’ (Endaro Mahanubhavulu)

  • Featured in special Live programmes on TV 9, NTV, I-News (Raga Yogam) and SVBC (TTD)

  • Interviewed on All India Radio (AIR), Hyderabad

  • Participated in Music Debates and Discussions on Doordarshan-Saptagiri

Seminars

  • Presented a research paper titled ‘Articulation Mastery in Vocal Music: Insights from Sanskrit Texts’ in the National Seminar on Voxology: Embodied Expressions, Exploring the Science and Artistry of Voice in Indian Music conducted by Department of Music, University of Hyderabad, February 2024

  • Presented a research paper titled ‘Sacred Echoes: Reference to ‘Bheri Vadya’ in Vaikhanasa Agama’ in the National Conference on Performing Arts and Dance Festival - 2023 conducted by ‘Bharatha Nritya Sangeetha Academy, Bangalore and Kannada University, Hampi, August 2023

  • ‘Sarangapani Padalalo Samethalu’ – Paper presented at the National Webinar on ‘Janapada Sahitya Adhyayanam – Nadu Nedu’ organized by Department of Telugu, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad, February, 2022

  • ‘Swarakalpana in Carnatic Music – Creative and Mathematical Approaches’ - Paper Presented at a National Seminar on ‘Performing and Visual Arts : Diverse Shades of Tangible and Intangible, organised by Naad Nartan Journal of Music and Dance (UGC Care Listed Journal), Haridwar, in association with Ministry of Culture, Government of India, February, 2022

  • ‘Sri Venkatesa Pancharatna-s of Taccur Singaracharyulu brothers’ – Paper presented at the International Webinar on ‘Music – The Confluence of Art and Literature’ conducted by University of Kerala, Trivendram, January 2022

  • ‘Musical References in Pancharatra Agama’ – Paper presented at the 1st International Congress of Indian Musicology on ‘Intellectual Tradition of Indian Musicology and Performing Arts’ conducted by Department of Musicology, Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata, December 2021

  • ‘Videsalalo Tyagaraja Utsavalu – Sangita, Sahitya, Samskrutula parirakshana’ – Paper presented at an International Seminar on ‘Telugu Bhasha, Sahitya, Samskrutika, Sanketika rangalu – Pravasandhrulu’ conducted by Telugu Adhyayana Sakha, Sri Padmavathi Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati, November 2021

  • ‘Sangeeta Bhushana’ Sri Dokka Srirama Murthy – a distinguished Composer - Paper presented at a Two-day National Webinar on the ‘Glory of Indian Music and Dance’ conducted by Department of Music and Dance, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, Nov  2021

  • ‘Tyagaraju Krutulalo Ramayana Itivruttam’ – Paper presented in a National Seminar on ‘Sri Rama in South Indian life, literature and art’ conducted by Sri Venkateswara Oriental Degree and P.G. College, Tirupati, February 2020

  • ‘Veena Rahasya Prakasika – Sri Veena Venkata Ramana Dasu’ - Paper presented in an International Seminar organized by RVMMC Trust, Visakhapatnam, February 2020

  • ‘Gamakas in Indian Music - Parampara and Prayoga’ – Paper presented in a National Seminar and Conference – ‘Sarangadev Samaroh’ conducted by Mahagami Gurukul, Aurangabad, Jan 2020

  • ‘Tirupati – Samskrutika Kendram’ - Paper presented in a National Seminar on ‘Tirumala Tirupati Vaibhav’ conducted by S.V. University, Tirupati, January 2020

  • ‘Modern Keertanas/Kritis and Sangatis’ - Paper presented in an International Conference on ‘Regional Art: Melding Tradition with Modernity’ conducted by Department of Fine Arts, Alagappa University, Karaikkudi, Tamil Nadu, December 2019

  • ‘Performing Arts and Government Policies’ - Paper presented in an International Seminar, on ‘Performing Arts as Voice of people’ conducted by Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University, Karnataka, Mysore, November 2019

  • ‘Andhra Desamlo Kshetramulu – Vaggeyakarula Rachanalu’ – Paper presented in a Seminar held during the World Telugu Conference, Tirupati, December 2012

  • ‘Contribution of Telugu Vaggeyakaras to Carnatic Music’ - Paper presented in a Seminar conducted by Sri Vidyaranya Government College of Music and Dance, Warangal , December 2012

  • ‘Portraying divinity through Sangati-s in Music’ – Paper presented in a Seminar conducted by Centre for Devotional and Literary Studies, Hyderabad, 2011

  • ‘Musical Prosody in the compositions of Ramadasa’ – Paper presented in a Seminar conducted by Research Foundation for Devotional and Literary Studies, Hyderabad, July 2011

  • ‘Need for Research in Music’ – Paper presented in a Seminar conducted by Sri Potti Sriramulu Telugu University, Hyderabad, November 2010

  • ‘Compositional Analysis of Raga Kedaragaula’ – Paper presented in a Symposium conducted by Bhairavi Sangeeta Academy, Hyderabad, September 2009

  • ‘Sri Adibhatla Narayana Dasu’s contribution to Music’ – Paper presented in a National Seminar conducted by Sri Potti Sriramulu Telugu University, Hyderabad, 2009

  • ‘Historical Perspective of Raga Begada’ – Paper presented in a Symposium conducted by Andhra Mahila Sabha College of Fine Arts and Media Education, Hyderabad, May 2007

  • ‘Thyagaraja’s Genius in portraying Ragas’ – Paper presented in a National Seminar conducted by Sri Potti Sriramulu Telugu University, Hyderabad, 2007 ∙ ‘Historical Perspective of Raga Bhairavi’ – Paper presented at a Symposium conducted by Nadopasana, Hyderabad, December 2004

  • ‘Annamayya-Ramadasa-Kshetrayya – Raga-rasa similarities – A Comparative Study’ – Paper presented in a Seminar conducted by Sri Potti Sriramulu Telugu University, Hyderabad, 2000

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