Dhyãna for carnatic vocal music (south indian classical)

Vidya Nataraj is a master at training young vocal musicians. She has the education and many years of practical experience but also the secret ingredients of love and caring. Vidya creates strong relationships with her students that brings out the best in them. I highly recommend her if you are looking for that special teacher for your child.

Vidya ma’am is beyond exceptional at what she does! She engages kids well and makes learning fun and easy for them. My child’s love for music is fostered at Dhyaana!! So very grateful !!

Vidya Nataraj is a maestro, an complete artiste and deeply involved in her art of music and yet very humble.. I and my wife were fortunate to be part of learning music from Vidya for a musical program through her school- Dhyanna. Vidya is artistic director of Dhyanna school of music which promotes unique and rare Carnatic classical- Mysore style to people of GTA and is located in Brampton.Vidya’ way of teaching is prodigious. She has a unique style and a rare skill of teaching which makes learning simple and easy. Vidya’ style of adaptive teaching method caters to all age group- Kids, Teenagers, Adults.Blessed we are to be under the tutelage of Vidya and to learn from her and we are ever grateful to her. No matter where you in your pursuit of learning music, Dhyanna school of music is place to be.

Dhyana is to meditation so is Vidya to Carnatic music. A highly knowledgeable,gold medalist in Carnatic music from the heritage city Mysore.Have seen her teach music to kids,very very innovative in her approach. Kids just stayed glued to her. So are her senior students, she makes singing easy and highly enjoyable. Her home is a temple for us, and we love going to this temple very often. Highly recommend learning music from Smt. Vidya Nataraj to gain a strong foundation in Carnatic music.

I had the fantastic opportunity to learn Carnatic music from Vidya Nataraj. It was a great learning curve. Vidya is very passionate about music and about teaching. This is very evident in the way she tailors her class to each student's ability. She brings out the best in students. I am glad I was able to learn from her.

I am fortunate to have found the Dhyaana school of music. Ms. Vidya Nataraj is an amazing teacher who makes the art of classical music accessible to people of all ages. I was an absolute beginner when I started with her about 6 months ago and I am surprised by how far I have come in a short period. She’s made me believe it’s never too late in life to start learning music. She is extremely knowledgeable, patient, innovative in her teaching methods, and most importantly genuinely cares about helping you get better. She is also wonderful with kids. My daughter who just turned six, started learning from her recently and she absolutely loves her music classes and always looks forward to her next class.

Seldom do you come across an individual who is not just blessed with knowledge, expertise and innate talent in a creative field, but also has the remarkable ability to effortlessly impart this wisdom to others. Vidya Nataraj is one such special soul. I will unequivocally vouch for her to anyone ready to embark upon a beautiful musical journey. Further, I must add, unlike many teachers she never stops learning herself and finding innovative, tactful and fun ways to engage and train young musicians in this rigorous art form.

Vidhya is an excellent and caring teacher. She tailors her teaching based on students needs. I have learnt music in the past, but Vidhya has opened my eyes and heart to new way of learning and enjoy the nuances of music. She seldom settles for anything but perfect. I’m blessed to have her as my guru.

The Dhyaana School of Music is an outstanding organization in the GTA imparting Carnatic classical music to all age groups. Madam Vidya Nataraj's unique style, patience, perseverance and continuous willingness to help her students inculcate the values of Carnatic music have had accolades in Canada, Dubai and in India. If you are starting fresh and want to learn Carnatic classical music from its grass roots or if you are already an intermediate and want to learn the expert topics of pallavis ,gamakas and manodharma sangeeta , Dhyaana school is the place to learn and madam Vidya Nataraj's teaching will certainly help you achieve more than what you intended to learn

With Uniqueness in her music style and teaching methods, Smt. Vidya Natraj makes every song sound absolutely extraordinary. She breaks down complex lessons into simpler forms that are easy for students of any age to comprehend. She also has immense patience to teach and brings out the best in each of her students. My daughter has been learning from her for several years now, and I can see her progress over the years. I consider myself fortunate to be associated with such a wonderful teacher and person.