A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization

Shrutinandan
International

Pleasing to the Ear · प्रसन्न श्रुति

Propagating and popularizing the rich heritage of Indian Classical Music across the United States through regular classes, workshops, and the timeless teachings of Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty.

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Our Mission

To grow in wisdom of self-examination and purification of soul through knowledge and performance of Classical Indian Music.

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Our Reach

Classes and workshops across the United States — Virginia, Maryland, and online — bringing raga to every corner of the country.

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Our Vision

To witness generations across the globe receive and imbibe musical knowledge in theory and practice — enriching and carrying the mission forward.

Founded by

Pandit Ajoy
Chakrabarty

Born on 25 December 1952, Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty stands as a towering cult figure among legendary Indian Classical Vocalists. A scion and doyen of the Patiala-Kasur Gharana, he uniquely masters not only the gayaki of Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan Sahib but the subtle nuances of Indore, Delhi, Jaipur, Gwalior, Agra, Kirana, Rampur, and even Carnatic music of South India.

He has performed at the world's most prestigious stages — Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, Royal Albert Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, and the Jazz Preservation Hall in New Orleans, where he was awarded honorary citizenship. He is the first Indian classical vocalist to be invited by Pakistan and China and by BBC for their Golden Jubilee Celebration of India's Independence.

With over 100 recorded albums published globally, his musical journey is a bridge between ancient raga and the modern world.

Padma Bhushan 2020 Padma Shri 2011 Sangeet Natak Akademi 2000 Kumar Gandharva Award 1993

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Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty
Shrutinandan School

The Institution

Shrutinandan

"Pleasing to the ear" — the very soul of music.

In Sanskrit, Shruti means "that which is heard" and Nandan means "visually pleasing" — together: pleasing to the ear. Panditji conceived this concept long before it was inaugurated in 1993 in Kolkata, India.

This innovative, unique, and scientific approach to imparting musical knowledge — in both theory and performance — is the soul of this institution. In 1998, Panditji expanded the concept westward, establishing Shrutinandan International in the USA and UK.

Today, Shrutinandan International Inc. serves as a 501(c)(3) organization, bringing authentic Hindustani classical music education to students all across the United States.


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Philosophy

Music For All

Music is the one thread that binds us all universally. Irrespective of barriers of geography, language, culture, orientation, race, and faith — Music uplifts and enriches the spirit like none other. The essential role that Music plays is starkly evident in our daily expressions, in conversations, and in mood. In Shrutinandan, music education is imparted to visualize, identify, and realize music and rhythm in every step of one's existence.

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Our Classes

1st & 3rd Wednesday

Virginia Session

7:00 PM EST

In-Person · Virginia

2nd Wednesday

Maryland Session

7:00 PM EST

In-Person · Maryland

Alternate Saturday

Online Class

7:00 AM IST

Live Online with Panditji

Workshops are also organized across the United States throughout the year.

To enroll or inquire: shrutinandaninternational@gmail.com


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Our Promise

"To witness that generations, all across the globe, have received and imbibed the required musical knowledge and skills — in theory and in practice — enriching it and carrying the mission forward."

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