When it comes to learning music, Vinod always believes in travelling that extra mile to perfect his art. Music has always been his single most important passion, from his early years. Born and brought up in a family with musical background, the love for music had been instilled deep in his heart right from his childhood days. This love and passion for music and all aspects of music, has made him polish his musical skills by attending various programs and workshops that could further enhance his talent as a singer. Vinod is the Founder of Nadha Sangamam Music Academy and Fine Arts, and shares his musical knowledge and expertise to as many aspiring singers as possible.
Quick Facts
Full Name: Vinod
Education: Bachelor of Technology from Anna University
Training Category: Music (Voice Culture)
Experience: 10 years
Occupation: Nadha Sangamam Music Academy and Fine Arts, Founder
Location: Chennai
Achievements: Acted as a Judge in various musical competitions
Q1. How you started your career as an Expert Voice Culture Trainer?
Ans. Since childhood, I had a great passion towards singing and so I pursued Carnatic music. This passion further led me to share my knowledge to other people who are passionate about music. Gradually, I started teaching vocal Carnatic music lessons to aspiring learners. My research on voice training made me understand that it is very vital for singers to maintain the voice as an important aspect of singing. I started attending voice culture workshops and exclusive training based on voice, held all over the country and gained solid knowledge about voice culture and its importance in music. I was confident that I will definitely be successful as a voice culture trainer and teach the importance of voice cultivation to prospective singers. Since then, I started expanding my training to students not only in India but also abroad through Skype.
Q2. What skills and qualities do you think helps you stand out from other trainers?
Ans. My grandparents were Late Sri P.Narayanaswamy and Sri P.Vaidhyanathan a well known and renowned T.V & A.I.R graded Nadaswaram artists (musicians) from Palakkad, Kerala. Hailing from such a musical family background, learning Carnatic music was a tradition in my family and I started my musical journey when I was 5 years old. Right from my childhood, I was given extensive knowledge by my grandparents about the vital qualities for performance such as breath support, relaxed body, sustenance, powerful body stance and above all self-confidence. These basic qualities became a milestone to my further perseverance in music. I came all the way to pursue more and with the use of current technology, I went deep into comprehending the requirements for singers of all levels. I tried my best to share the knowledge that I acquired through time and took up voice culture training to singers which follow sequence of training sessions and also explains the scientific reasons behind the same. My training sessions meet the demands of various styles of singing. Besides carnatic lessons and voice culture training, I also teach keertanas, devotional songs, light music in Tamil, Hindi, and Malayalam movies’ songs. I make sure to keep myself updated with the ongoing changes every day.
Q3. How you came to know about UrbanPro?
Ans. I started a full time career in Classical Music and training students for voice culture in my academy. In order to expand my knowledge, I did a simple Google search and I was happy to find a website like UrbanPro, it is so helpful for students and professionals all around the world.
Q4. How UrbanPro platform helped you to expand your Voice Culture raining Classes?
Ans. UrbanPro is a large online marketplace where students can search for quality professionals in India. It has been of great help to write up my requirements and the services I provide professionally. As a voice trainer, the tags that I have used have helped the students find the right trainer required. I get enquiries and enrollment from people both in India and abroad after I register my profile on UrbanPro. In other words, it is a very easy way to find teachers and students. UrbanPro helped me in recognition of my service through students reviews and feedback.
Q5. What percentage of your work comes from UrbanPro?
Ans. 80% work comes from UrbanPro for both direct and online classes. Apart from direct students from Chennai, I take online classes for students across India, U.S.A, U.A.E, Norway, and Canada. Thanks to the entire team.
About the Trainer: Vinod is a passionate Voice Culture Trainer from Chennai who supports and nurtures the ‘budding singer’ in his students. He had been a part of many voice culture training workshops organized all over India and shares his valuable knowledge with his students. Vinod is known as a trainer who is very supportive, extremely talented and soft-spoken, who does everything to help his students reach their true singing potential. He is an inspiring trainer and gives 100% dedication towards teaching his students about different aspects of voice culture and its importance in singing. Vinod holds a Bachelor of Technology from Anna University in 2006.
