Posting my article that appeared in the Madurai Mani Iyer souvenir. 

Note: When you open the article, rotate clockwise, if needed.  

My Article  

- Dr. V.K.Viswanathan

A Note

The articles on this blog may require more clarifications. I would be glad to offer clarifications,  as much as I can.

Prof.V. Radhakrishnan (Bhuvanananda) 

Using exercises to develop a good singing voice

I've compiled some tips for developing a good voice when singing based on the
lessons my Gurus have imparted to me and what I've used and seen very effective results. This takes regular practice and time so continue doing it and you too will see your voice sound it's best.
On voice culture techniques for Carnatic music

You can read other articles on Kalaranjitham site.

Experiences with my Guru Sri. M. D. Ramanathan

My meeting Sri M.D.Ramanathan at his home in Adayar in 1967 was the beginning of an adventurous journey into the realm of Carnatic vocal music in a tradition that was fast disappearing. 

I would like to share with you my guru's blessings in his own handwriting, which reveals how well he had understood my passion of Carnatic music as well as his spontaneous creativity, which he inscribed on the book that he presented to me on my birthday.

My notations of some MDR's compositions