Bala Skandan is a New York–based Carnatic musician, composer and educator. His work spans traditional performance, original composition and collaborations across musical traditions.
As an educator, he brings Carnatic music to musicians and students through performance, demonstration and active participation.
Solo and ensemble performances, curated programs and original music rooted in the Carnatic tradition and open to collaboration across musical traditions. Learn more…
Interactive explorations of rhythm, konnakkol, improvisation and composition for universities, conservatories, musicians and dancers. Learn more…
Projects bringing Carnatic music into conversation with jazz, Western classical music, dance and other musical traditions. Learn more…
Original compositions and commissioned works for ensembles, performers, dance and interdisciplinary projects.
Individual and group instruction in Carnatic violin, mridangam, kanjira and konnakkol, for students of all levels in New York and online. Learn more…