Dr. Sri. Suresh Vaidyanathan is a GHATAM and multi-percussion exponent internationally acclaimed and respected for his in-depth knowledge of Indian rhythm and technical supremacy. 
Trained by illustrious musicians like T R Harihara Sharma, T H Vinayakaram and Dr T V Gopalakrishnan, Suresh has gained pre-eminence with his unique fingering techniques, sound modulation in and aesthetic accompaniment.  He is also proficient in a variety of Indian percussion instruments like, mridangam, kanjira, tavil, konnakkol and morsing.
Working in the company of renowned drummers and musicians in world music and jazz genres besides carnatic music for over three decades, Suresh has acquired the rich experience and authentic knowledge of the International music systems. 
Collaborations:
Suresh has performed in the company of legends Dr Balamurali Krishna, Ustad Alla Rakah, Ustad Zakir Hussain, Guruji T V Gopalakrishnan, T V Sankaranarayanan, Karaikkudi Mani, Umayalpuram Sivaraman, Tarun Battacharya, Viswamohan Bhat, Bickram Ghosh .

Suresh has been performing regularly with reputed Jazz groups like Australian Art Orchestra, Universal World music ensemble and Noisy Mama,all of jazz and world music genres, sharing the stage with Guitarists - Larry Coryell, Peter Sprague,  Pianist - Paul Grabowsky,  Trombone wizard Adrien Sherief , Saxophonists -Sandy Evens, George Brookes, Drummers Pete Lockett, Taffa Ciss, Greg Ellis, Carola Grey, Percussionists  Zohar Fresco, Vannessa Tomilnson, Alisandro Tomasitti and Composer Eero Hmeenniemi. 
Holding a Masters degree in Rhythmology and commerce from University of Madras, Suresh also composes in world music and jazz tradition. Suresh has also recorded for Pop legend Paul Simon for his recent Album So beautiful or so what 

Some of the special features Suresh has done are composing and performing:
Dance Ballet MAHAKAAL by renowned Danseuse Chandralekha in 1997
Conducted the Peoples Association Orchestra of Singapore in 2001.
Coordinated and participated in the inter-continental dance music feature 
SHIFTING GROUDS held in Cologne, Germany in 2007.
mRittikA Vaibhavam ensemble, Music Academy 2014
Presented, KUMBHODBHAVAM, performing with 50 ghatams in a ghatamphony concert, in Chennai on March 31, 2016 to mark his 50th Birthday.

Prestigious festivals and concert halls Suresh performed during the past two decades: 
Pori Jazz Festival-Finland,
Melbourne Jazz Festival, 
Parag Jazz festival, 
Madrid Jazz Festival,
Barcelona Percussion festival, 
London Southend Jazz festival,
Wangaratta festival,
Adelaide festival, 
Sydney Paramassala festival, 
Guitar Masters Festival- Germany 
Dresden Drum Festival
Queen Elizabeth Hall, London
Royal Albert Hall, London
Sydney Opera House ( Guinness Book of World record concert)

Awards to Suresh so far
Top graded artiste of All India Radio and Doordharshan since April 2007
Recipient of Govt. of Indias talent search scholarship from 1980-1985
Has won All India Second prize in the annual competitions conducted by AIR in 1981
 Member, Audition panel of All India Radio since 2011. 
Awarded the first Umayalpuram Kothandarama Iyer Memorial Award by Sri Ragam Fine Arts, Chennai in 1997.
Appointed Asthana Vidwan  (Court Musician) of Ahobhila Mutt in 2000 and Kanchi Kamakoti peetham in 2001 
Awarded the title NADA OLI by Nada inbam, Mylapore, Chennai in 2002
Awarded the title LAYA VADYA SIRONMANI by Sri Panchamukha Dwadasa buja Anjaneya jayanthi mahotsava committee in 2005
Awarded the title Sangeetha sevabhimani in the year by Sri Kamakshi Kainkarya Trust, Chennai in Oct 2008
Awarded the title Sangeetha Vidwat Sironmani  by Sri Varasiddi Vinayakar Temple, Toronto,Canada in 2010
Awarded Laya Vadya Chatura by Annanagar Music Circle Trust, Chennai in 2011
Awarded Karthik Award of Excellence by Karthik Fine Arts, Chennai in April 2012