Mahesh Vatturi

Teaching & Mentoring

• A dedicated professional teacher in Carnatic classical violin with over five years of teaching experience
• Started learning at the tender age of six under the guidance of Guru Shriman KV Raghavacharylu, and further honed skills during vacations under Guru Dwaram Mangatayaru in Chennai
• Belongs to a family with a rich legacy in music, as their great-grandfather founded a Ganasabha in Kakinada 125 years ago, establishing a tradition of musical patronage
• Has been performing since the age of 16 and has delivered over 400 concerts across India
• Proficient in teaching Carnatic classical violin from beginner to advanced level students

Professional Experience

• Since 2019, has been teaching music both in India and Internationally, sharing expertise and passion for Carnatic classical violin
• Shortlisted as one of the top 10 participants from 150 contestants at AR Rahman’s Kakinada Beach Festival in 2015
• Honored with the "Upcoming Talented Artist Award" in 2018 by Shri Gollapudi Maruthi Rao Garu at the Visakha Music Academy, Kalabharathi Auditorium, Visakhapatnam
• Participated in and won a virtual music competition in 2021, demonstrating adaptability and excellence in a digital format
• Life member of INTACH (Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage), headquartered in New Delhi, reflecting a strong commitment to preserving India’s cultural heritage
• Recently performed in a prestigious recital at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Udyan Utsav in Hyderabad