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Tanisha Herbert
NVM, LLCM, DipLCM, MBA
Singing and Choir
Arun Rozario
LRSM, BE
Artistic Director and Violin
Rayola Shaiza
BMusic
Piano and Music Theory
T Samuel
FTCL
Guitar
Jubal Pradhan
BMusic
Classical Guitar Performance
Mr. Arun Sebastian Rozario is the Director and Co-Founder of VioVoi Music Academy in Bangalore. He is an expert at music administration and an excellent violin teacher with decades of experience in the music world. Mr. Rozario is known as a former regional coordinator for the Associated Board of Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM), UK and is now also the founder/director of the Bangalore City Chamber Orchestra (BCCO).
Mr. Rozario has trained extensively under world-famous performers and teachers from many countries. An accomplished soloist himself, he has also toured with the National You the Orchestra of Canada, performed with the South Asian Symphony Orchestra and the Symphony Orchestra of India among others. Many of his students are professional violinists having graduated from prestigious music universities and conservatoires the world over. Arun Rozario holds a Licentiate in Violin performance from the ABRSM and was also an engineer by profession for several years.
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Tanisha Herbert is one of the founding teachers of VioVoi Music Academy, singing teacher specializing in Opera and International Music examinations (ABRSM and Trinity. ​ Ms. Herbert is the only Neuro-Vocal Method (NVM) Certified singing teacher in India and is a widely respected mentor with a Diploma in 'Teaching the Principles of Music' and a Licentiate in 'Classical Singing Performance' from the London College of Music, UK. She is a leading teacher in formal music education through singing in pupils ranging from 6 yrs old onwards. She is virtuosic teacher gifted with the ability to teach from beginner to advance levels of singers with ease and finesse.
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Ms. Herbert has been an active participant in a lieder masterclass by Benjamin Appl (Gramaphone winner), Spheres of singing Vocal Masterclass by Janis Kelly (Metropolotain star and professor) and GVS masterclasses by Patricia Rozario (OBE) which are a special few among many others. She is also a winner of The Neemrana Voice competition - The Godrej Talent of India Award.
In 2014, she played Belinda in the GVS production pan India tour of the Opera 'Dido and Aenaes' and has been a soloist in several Oratorio productions over the years. She played Belinda again in Bangalore International Center's (BIC) production of the same Opera in January 2025.
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A seasoned Mezzo soprano soloist, Ms. Herbert takes pride in directing the Bangalore Chamber Singers Choir and the VioVoi Childrens Choir. She specializes in the Art singing method while drawing upon the knowledge of neuroscience to unleash the full potential of singers across India and abroad. She is a perceptive teacher who is known to be able to effectively teach across age groups including children, adolescent, and adult singers. She also has a Bachelors in Hotel Management and an MBA in Human Resources.
An ardent lover of classical music, Rayola Shaiza is a pianist who started learning the piano at a young age. Her belief for imparting quality music education resonated with VioVoi Music Academy. She also explores the flied of music therapy in addition to teaching Music Theory up to Grade 8 for students and professional musicians. She enjoys working with young children and adults. Ms.Shaiza has also worked with differently abled students to her credit.
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As a musician, she is very particular about imparting the love of classical music to others. She has years of experience in skillfully accompanying choirs, vocal performances and international music exams. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Music (Piano Major) from Margaret Shishak School of Music, Nagaland.
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Thangadurai Samuel is the founder of the Madras Guitar Ensemble and has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Calcutta Classical Guitar Society. Mr. Samuel specializes in teaching the Classical and Acoustic Guitar to children from as young as 7 years old to adults and professional musicians. He has mentored some of the best guitarists in India who have gone on to study at prestigious Conservatoires abroad.
He is also the first classical guitarist in India who has achieved a Fellowship from the Trinity College of London in Classical Guitar. In the 1990s Mr. T Samuel was a special music consultant with a radio show aired on the All India Radio.
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Jubal Pradhan is a dedicated and accomplished classical guitarist and music educator, born on October 5th, 1994. His passion for music led him to pursue a Bachelor of Music (BMus) in Classical Guitar Performance from the esteemed Margaret Shishak School of Music in Dimapur, Nagaland, graduating in 2018.
Following his formal education, Jubal has built a solid career in music education, sharing his expertise and nurturing aspiring musicians. He has gained valuable experience working in various music institutes across India, including Eastwind Music Academy in Gurugram and Elim Melody Academy in Darjeeling.
Currently, Jubal holds significant leadership and teaching positions in Bangalore. He serves as the Head of the Guitar Department at the Bangalore Conservatory, where he oversees the guitar program and guides students in their musical development. Additionally, he contributes to the academic community as a music faculty member at SAIACS (South Asia Institute of Advanced Christian Studies), further demonstrating his commitment to musical education and scholarship.
Jubal Pradhan's experience, combined with his formal training and leadership roles, make him a valuable asset to the music community.
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