Shertalai R. Sivakumar
(Violin)
Started his musical voyage with his mother Smt. Lalitha Ramachandran in vocal at a very tender age. Late Vidwan Sri.Vaikom Krishnan Nair blessed him initially in violin and later on Vidwan Sri.Nedumangadu Sivanandan. Under the Central Govt. cultural scholarship scheme, he got training from Vidushi T Rukmini During the process of shaping into a performing artiste, awarded "A" grade from the audition board of A.I.R. The experience gained from the association of top musicians of the country helped him into a seasoned artiste in the field of Carnatic music. Equally adept in singing which reflects in his style.The bowing and fingering technique brings out his creativity in music. Has been awarded accolades from organisations viz. Music s Academy, Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, Bharatkalachar, Maharajapuram Viswanatha Iyer Trust. Since 2009, he is a faculty member department of music , Kalakshetra Foundation, Chennai. As a passionate guru, he is imparting knowledge to numerous aspiring students.