Tejas M S
Professional Carnatic Flutist & AIR Artist
Mysore,KA
Summary
Accomplished Carnatic Flutist and music educator with over 21 years of experience, recognized for exceptional musicality and awarded "Venu Gaana Ratnam." Formerly a Manager at TVS Motor Company, I excel in collaboration and advanced breath control, having taught over 500 students and composed acclaimed works in diverse musical styles.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Carnatic Flutist
Self-employeed
01.2005 - 03.2026
- Have taught over 500+ students in Basic, intermediate & advance levels in the span of 21 years of teaching
- Managed time efficiently between rehearsals, practice sessions, concerts, teaching commitments while maintaining work-life balance. ( Worked at TVS Motor company as Manager for 12 years)
- Collaborated closely with composers on new compositions involving offering valuable input on the flute playability and interpretation.
- Have Received recognition for exceptional musicality, earning accolades from both peers and critics alike.
Education
Karnatc Music - Vidhwat - Instrumental - Music
Karnataka Secondary Education Exam Board
Bengaluru, India 04.2001 -
Karnatic Music Senior Grade - Instrumental Music - Music
Karnataka Secondary Education Exam Board
Bengaluru, India 04.2001 -
Karnatic Music Junior Grade - Instrmental Music - Music
Karnataka Secondary Education Exam Board
Bengaluru, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Performing from past 30 years on full scale carnatic concerts, fusion, jazz & film music gigs
Awarded the best instrumentalist from VTU for instrumental music at the VTU fest
Mastery in Skilled ensemble playing, Dynamic range,Bass flute proficiency, Advanced breath control, Expert finger technique and Versatile musical styles
Have composed Navarathna krithis - 9 Devaranamas in kannada ( lyric ragsamyogan)
Have been awarded " Venu Gaana Ratnam " by Srirangam poundarikapuri ashramam trust for my works in the field of music
Have been conferred with the title " Venu vidhya vardhishnuhu" by his Holiness Sri Rangapriya Swamiji
Worked with NIMHANS ( Sound healing therapy with flute ) to treat various issues with the help of RAGA healing techniques
I am a Singer - Flutist & Music composer who has worked on short films to feature films in Kannada & TULU having got nominated for feature film best music for the movie Pettkammi at SIIMA awards in 2019
Would love to collaborate on teaching/ performing & spreading the wonderful sound of FLUTE
Accomplishments
- Awarded BEST INSTURMENTALIST AT VTU cultural festival by the drummer SIVAMANI sir among 219 participants from all VTU colleges.
- Co- Founded ELEANOR STUDIOS at bangalore with my music partner. A full end-to end studio set up for full scale music production & direction.
- Selected for Prasar bharathi - ALL INDIA RADIO as a graded artist and performed for 7 consecutive years - ON AIR.
- Nominated for SIIMA awards for best music feature film for music direction for TULU feature film PETTKAMMI.
- Conferred the title " VENU VIDHYA VARDHISHUNU " by is Holiness Sri Rangapriya Swamiji.
- Conferred the title " VENU GAANA RATHNAM" by Srirangam poundarikapuram ashramam trust for my works in the field of music.
Timeline
Carnatic Flutist
Self-employeed
01.2005 - 03.2026
Karnatc Music - Vidhwat - Instrumental - Music
Karnataka Secondary Education Exam Board
04.2001 -
Karnatic Music Senior Grade - Instrumental Music - Music
Karnataka Secondary Education Exam Board
04.2001 -
Karnatic Music Junior Grade - Instrmental Music - Music
Karnataka Secondary Education Exam Board
04.2001 -