Sri Ananda Nadayogi is trained in Carnatic Violin by the legendary musician, Sri Lalgudi G. Jayaraman and his son Sri Lalgudi GJR Krishnan. Ananda underwent training in the Gurukula system, staying at the Master’s residence. In the Indian classical Violin playing, Lalgudi style is traditional, innovative, vibrant and a judicious blend of musicianship and technique.
Ananda is a graduate in Indian Music from the University of Madras. He has performed as an accompanist and a soloist in many different programs. He has the credit of teaching Carnatic Vocal and Violin over a period of three decades in India, Middle East, Singapore and in the United States of America. Currently Ananda Nadayogi resides in Portland, OR as a full-time musician, performing and teaching Carnatic Violin and Vocal at the Portland Balaji Temple.