Sri Venkat Academy of Music
Sailaja panthulu
Dr. SAILAJA PANTHULU, a true shishya of Late Padmabhushan Dr. M.L Vasanthakumari has been trained in Carnatic Classical Music for more than SEVEN years under Gurukulavasa (at Rishi Valley School, Madanapalli Taluk, Chittoor District – AP). She has performed as Co-artist along with Dr.M.L.Vasanthakumari in many Sabhas at various places, such as Bangalore, Chinthamani, Tumkur , Chennai, TTD Devasthanams, Annamacharya Projects etc., and it was appreciated by one and all. She did her Bachelors in Music, Andhra Pradesh and did her Vidwath from the State of Karnataka.
Dr. Sailaja Panthulu started Sri Venkat of Music in the year 2005 to impart quality training in carnatic music in her own method of “Grapho Technique”, to everyone who wishes to learn and sing. She has also designed various books which are very easy to follow and sing for beginners.
Her contribution towards Carnatic Music has been recognized by the INDIAN VIRTUAL UNIVERSITY, which is under NITI AYOG, Govt. of India, honoured her with Hon. Doctorate on 29th February 2016.
HER VISION
Dr. Sailaja Panthulu’s vision is to bring out the Hidden talent of the children by giving them quality knowledge in ART.
HER MISSION
– Dr. Sailaja Panthulu gives individual attention to each student and trains them through Grapho style
– Her quality education includes giving prominence to the Raga Lakshanas and explaining the meaning of the compositions hence enabling the student to be involved.
– Apart from music her Academy also conducts quality training for instruments such as Mridangam, Flute, Veena, Violin, Tabala, Guitar, Keyboard; various dance forms like Bharatnatyam, Kathak and; Art and Painting classes etc., Each of the discipline is engaged by Professionally Trained faculty.
HER AWARDS
⦁ KITTUR RANI CHENNAMMA AWARD – 2016
⦁ CHANAKYA AWARD: 2016.
⦁ Dr. K. SHIVARAMA KARANTH AWARD Gnana Peet Awardee –2017
⦁ Shikshaka Ratna – 2018
⦁ Best Teacher – 2018
⦁ Suvarna Karnataka Padmabhushana Award – 2018
⦁ Dr. B.R Ambedkar National Award – 2019
⦁ Mahilaa Shaadhaka ratna Award – 2019Sadhana ratna – 2019
⦁ Bharatha Rathna Mother Teresa Inter National Award – 2019
⦁ Karnataka Woman’s Excellance Award – 2021
⦁ Bharatha Ratna Dr. M.S. Subbulakshmi -2022
⦁ Karnataka Seva ratna Award – 2023
⦁ Best Teacher Award – 2023
About Sri Venkat Academy of Music
The Academy imparts training to students of all age groups in various subjects such as:
Carnatic Vocal
Veena
Violin
Mridangam
Flute
Bharathanatyam
Hindustani Vocal
Tabala.
Harmonium
Guitar
Key Board
Drums
Bollywood Dance
Drawing & Painting
Cursive Writing-
Slokas
Bhavadgeeta
Bhagavadgeetha
Yoga
Kathak
ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED
Sri Venkat Academy of Music Conducts Annual year events where students showcase their talent in all domains. The Various Programs conducted by the academy are:
⦁ Annual day Program
⦁ Stage Awareness Programs
⦁ Nature Camps ( 2 days camp)
⦁ Gurukulam Workshops ( 5 days camp)
⦁ Sri Tygaraja Aaradhana
⦁ Sri Purandaradasa Aaradhana
⦁ Music Therapy camps during summer Vacation
⦁ Examinations under Various Universities
PHOTOS
Timings of the academy
Monday – 11am – 7pm
Tuesday – 3pm – 7pm
Wednesday – 11am – 7pm
Thursday – 3pm – 7pm
Friday – 11am – 7pm
Saturday – 11am – 7pm
Sunday – 11am – 7pm
(Lunch Timing 2pm – 3pm)
Upcoming events
Gurukulam 2024
Nature camp 2025
Annual day program 2025
Sri Tyagaraja Aradhana – 2025