Biography
Gurumurthy Vaidya, fondly called “Tabla Guru” is one of the leading musicians in the world of rhythm.
He belongs to the rich traditions of Ustad Ahmed Jan Tirakhwa Saheb.
Born into a musically inclined family, Gurumurthy hails from the culturally rich belt in the Western Ghats of Karnataka called Yallapura. At a tender age, Gurumurthy showed a keen interest in music. Gurumurthy remembers his childhood of trying to understand the complex rhythmic patterns of Yakshagana. He started his musical journey at the age of 12. He started his initial lessons in Classical Tabla from Pandit G G Hegde, Yallapura, and later went on to get additional training from the well-known Pandit Basavaraj Bendigere of Dharwad. Later became a disciple of legendary master Pandit Ravindra Yavagal and continues to take guidance from the master.
Gurumurthy is a graded Tabla artist of AIR and DOORDARSHAN. While Gurumurthy has been given several prestigious stages worldwide, he has accompanied eminent artists like Vidushi Ashwini Bhide Deshpande, Pt. Ulhas Kasalkar, Pandita N.Rajam, Pt. Ramarao Naik, Pt. Brijbhushan Kabra, to name few.
He has been performing in prestigious platforms across the country and abroad. To name a few, Sawai Gandharva Festival Pune, Pt.Vishnu Digambar Paluskar Sageeth Sabha, Pt.Taranath Foundation, Pt. Vasanth Rao Deshpande Smrithi Sangeeth Samaroh Nagpur, USA, Muscat.Dubai and Bahrain
Gurumurthy Popularised Laya Vinyasa, an ensemble of Tabla, Pakhawaj, Yakshagana maddale, and Chende during many prestigious stages which have gained their popularity appealing to the crowds.
Being musically adept, Gurumurthy also has knowledge of Ragas in depth. He has composed for many commercial CDs and participated in musical seminars and workshops. As a technology enthusiast, he understands the finer nuances of recording and has been part of many commercial projects.
Gurumurthy continues to train and guide talented students through Guru-Shishya Parampara. His students receive quality training through dedicated attention, which has resulted in a good number of students reaching professional grades.
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