Shivaranjani School of Music
Shivaranjani School of Music
Shivaranjani School of Music is a premier institution for Carnatic (South Indian classical) music, offering vocal, flute, and mridangam training. Founded in 2013 and formally established in 2018 in Wisconsin, the school is known for artistic excellence, structured pedagogy, and deep community engagement.
Guru Srividya Yagnaraman, Founder and Artistic Director, leads the school’s artistic direction and curriculum, oversees educational quality and faculty, guides its long-term vision, and directs performance initiatives, ethnomusicology programs, and community partnerships with temples and cultural organizations.
Objective
Mission
& vision
Mission
We are dedicated to cultivating musical excellence and discipline through rigorous training in Carnatic vocal, flute, and mridangam. Our mission is to provide a scholarly foundation that empowers the next generation of classical artists to master their craft with precision and cultural depth.
Vision
Our vision is to become a leading youth-driven institution that bridges traditional South Indian classical music with contemporary ethnomusicology research. We aim to foster a vibrant community where cultural scholarship and performance excellence go hand in hand.
15+
Technique, repertoire, cultural understanding, and confident performance.
Years of Expert Instruction
At a Glance
2
Flexible online and in-person instruction for varied locations and learning needs.
Ways to Learn
10+
Vocal and instrumental participation in recitals and Bharatanatyam productions.
Years on Stage
3
Structured learning, ethnomusicology research, and live performance.
Connected Pathways
Explore the School
Learn. Explore. Perform.
Move through a connected musical journey grounded in tradition, enriched by inquiry, and strengthened through meaningful stage experience.
Teaching
Vocal, Flute and Mridangam instruction in-person and online.
Ethnomusicology Exploration
Youth-led study of composers, regions, traditions and musical techniques.
Performances
Recitals, Temple Cultural Festivals, Fundraisers, Annual Shows, Competitions and many more.