Biography

Rakshith has had the privilege of receiving guidance from some of the most esteemed musicians in the Carnatic Music domain, including Vid. AV Dattatreya, Vid. Mandolin U Srinivas, Vid. Sampagodu Vighnaraja, and Vid. Dr. Mysore Manjunath, in chronological order.

His journey in performance began in 2007, and since 2010, he has participated in over 150 performances at prestigious Sabhas (cultural organizations). Since 2018, Rakshith has been sharing his knowledge to dedicated students from India, the US, and Europe through online platforms. Additionally, he possesses a profound understanding of Audio/Acoustics Engineering.

Rakshith holds a Master's degree in Embedded Systems Engineering from BITS Pilani, Rajasthan, and currently serves as a Senior Hardware Engineer at Nvidia Graphics, Bangalore. Beyond his professional commitments, he is an avid trekker, actively participating in expeditions across the Himalayas and Western Ghats of Southern India.

The Gurus

AV Dattatreya

"Begun my musical education under the mentorship of Vid. AV Dattatreya in 2005, a talented self-taught artist skilled in mandolin and flute, residing in Mysore. Vid. AV Dattatreya has been instrumental in motivating numerous students to embrace Indian Classical Music as a pursuit."

Mandolin U Srinivas

"Commenced my training at an advanced intermediate level under the tutelage of Mandolin U Srinivas in Chennai in 2009, a legendary figure who pioneered the incorporation of the electric mandolin into Carnatic Music. He not only established an unprecedented standard of performance but also played a significant role in promoting Indian Music to audiences worldwide."

Dr. Mysore M Manjunath

"Currently, I am receiving guidance from the esteemed Violinist Vid. Dr. Mysore M Manjunath since 2019, delving into advanced musical concepts and approaches. His profound expertise and prolific playing have served as a constant source of inspiration for countless generations of musicians and audiences worldwide."