Rajkumar I

Teaching & Mentoring

• Professional Pianist and Keyboardist from Chennai, started learning in 1993
• More than 15 years of teaching experience
• Proficient in preparing students for keyboard and piano certifications from Fundamentals to Grade VIII (both Practical and Theory)
• Skilled in fostering student engagement, improving academic performance, and enhancing appreciation for music through innovative teaching techniques
• Currently conducting live online classes for students in India and abroad

Professional Experience

• Performing Keyboard Artist for St. Joseph’s College of Engineering, Chennai Team for Sun TV and various other light music orchestras
• Choir Master for Tamil and English services and overall in charge of school cultural activities since primary school
• Professor – Musical Instruments at Shankar Mahadevan Academy (SMA) (Aug 2021 – Present)

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching keyboard and piano from Fundamentals to Grade VIII (both Practical and Theory)
• Developing curriculum and content for the EKB and Piano programs
• Conducting parent counseling, online recitals, and overseeing school and college music projects, mainly focusing on student performances
• Organizing music-related field trips to local symphonies, exposing students to live performances and fostering an appreciation for classical music