Hi! my name is Chathumi. I have been playing the violin in Indian classical and Sinhala music styles for 10 years now and I’m excited to share my knowledge with anyone interested in learning.
I’m a student at La Trobe University, Bundoora, with a passion for violin. I have been learning and playing the violin in Indian classical (carnatic), Indian ragas, and Sinhala oriental music styles since 2014, and by 2018 I earned my Visharada certification from Bhatkhande Sangeet Vidyapeeth in Lucknow.
I like to start teaching by sharing the history of the violin and the music style to give context. I focus on teaching based on each student’s needs and place a lot of importance on building good technique. With a strong foundation, learning becomes easier. My lessons are flexible and collaborative, moving at the student’s pace and covering material that suits their skill level.