Discover the Soul of Aarohi
At Aarohi Music Academy we strongly believe,
‘Music is life, that’s why our hearts have beats.
Founded by Dr. Smt. Tejal Bharat Pathak (Director), Aarohi Music Academy is a training institute for classical vocal and instrumental music. Whether you want to make a professional career as a vocalist or you simply have a childhood desire to be a musician, whether you are 6 years old or 68 years, if you have the passion to learn pure classical music, Aarohi Music Academy is the perfect place for you.
About Founder
Dr. Tejal Bharat Pathak, the visionary founder of Aarohi Music Academy, is a renowned classical vocalist and educator with a lifelong dedication to preserving and promoting the rich traditions of Indian classical music. With accolades from national and international platforms, she has been instrumental in shaping the future of aspiring musicians through her innovative teaching methods and unwavering passion for the art form.
ACADEMIC DISSECTIONS
- Passed B.Com. from H. L. College of Commerce and secured 66%. Obtained National Merit Certificate (Year 1986)
- Passed M.Com. from H. L. College of Commerce (Year 1989)
- Ranked fifth in B.Ed. examination held by Gujarat University. Secured a medal for standing first in M.N. Shukla Education College (Year 1991)
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Dr. Smt. Tejal Pathak has been honored by felicitations from various well-known individuals as follows:
- Felicitation by India’s Prime Minister, Shree Narendra Modi (Aaradhana Sangeet Trust, 2005)
- Felicitation by Smt. Anandiben Patel (Tana Riri Music Festival)
- Felicitation by Indian Resident Association (Indian Cultural Festival, U.S.A., 2001)
- Felicitation by Shree Adhyatmanandji at Sivanand Ashram (2003)
- Felicitation by Pujya Morari Bapu (2012)
- Felicitation by very renowned musician, Late Padma Bhushan Shri Jagjit Singhji
NETWORKING & MEMBERSHIP
- Life member, Aradhana Listeners Club, Ahmedabad
- Aradhana Foundation, Ahmedabad
- Gandharva Maha Vidyalaya, Ahmedabad
EXPERTISE
- Vilambit Khayal
- Chhotta Khayal
- Garba Classical Style
- Semi Classical Bhajan
EXPERIMENTS & INNOVATIONS
- Experiments in Ragas
- Experiments in Garba in Classical Style
- Experiments in Garba with Raga
PROFESSIONAL DISTINCTION IN MUSIC
- Secured first class in Sangeet Visharad, a degree course in classical vocal music conferred by Akhil Bhartiya Gandharva Vidhyalaya, Maharashtra.
- Secured first class in Sangeet Alankar, a master’s degree in classical vocal music conferred by Gandharva Mahavidyalaya recognized by Gujarat University, Ahmedabad.
- Attained a Ph.D. in classical vocal music under the guidance of Dr. Smt. Monicaben Shah (Surmani) of Kirana Gharana, conferred by Gujarat University.
PRESENTATIONS AT NATIONAL LEVEL
- Participated in the first women’s convention organized by the National Students Union of India (NSU), inaugurated by Late Prime Minister Mr. Rajeev Gandhi (1986).
- Coordinating regular programmes in Music Education for G.I.E.T. (Gujarat State Educational Technology Bhavan, Ahmedabad) since 2003.
- Vocal performances organized by Aradhana Sangeet Academy on All India Radio in Yuvavani Programmes.
- Music programmes broadcasted by Doordarshan and Zee Gujarati, with 6 songs broadcasted.
- Served as a visiting faculty in Commerce College for Women run by Mahipatram Ashram Trust, Ahmedabad.
PRESENTATIONS AT INTERNATIONAL LEVEL
- Conducted music lessons in the U.S.A. for Indian-American children at Athens, Georgia, U.S.A.
- Served as a teacher in Clarke County Schools of Georgia, U.S.A., teaching fundamentals of music, Indian classical music, and its appreciation to elementary and high school students in Georgia.
- Performed at the University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, U.S.A.
- Performed classical recitations at Indian Cultural Festival, Athens (organized by Indian Resident Association).
PROJECTS COORDINATED
- TV broadcast programmes for GIET on ‘Prayers’ – An important aspect of education in schools.
- Importance of prayer for students studying in schools. These programmes were viewed by 2,000 schools of Gujarat State.
- GIET recorded a series of CDs on Sangeet Sikshan – Basic concepts of classical music. These programmes are being used by school children at state and national levels.
- GIET recorded a series of CDs on Subhashis in Sanskrit – Good Sayings from Vedas. These programmes are being used by school children at state and national levels.
- GIET recorded programmes of CDs on Ruturang – A musical experience of different seasons of our country with detailed information. These programmes are being used by school children at state and national levels by the Ministry of Human Resource.
- Initiated a project to establish a performing arts academy under the guidance of Late Padma Bhushan Shri Jagjit Singhji.
- Imparted training of music to children in slum areas of Nava Wadaj & took them on stage to perform in front of dignitaries like Shri Jagjit Singhji and others.
- Aarohi Music Academy has signed an MOU with the Government of Gujarat for setting up a ‘Performing Arts Academy’ in Ahmedabad.
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