Guru
With gratitude for the teacher whose guidance shaped Hari's musical discipline and understanding of laya.
Vidwan Sri Gopi LakshminarayananVidwan Sri Gopi Lakshminarayanan
Lineage
Sri Gopi Lakshminarayanan is a disciple of the late Sri Kumbakonam Narayanaswamy Iyer and continues his advanced learning with Sri Thanjavur Ramdoss, a disciple of Sri Palghat Mani Iyer. Through this lineage, the guru–shishya tradition carries Carnatic rhythm from one generation to the next through close listening, demonstration, correction, and trust.
Teaching
Gopi leads the Sharadha School of Thala Vadhya in Fremont and has taught young percussionists in the Bay Area for more than a decade. From Ani's earliest playful lessons to his work accompanying singers on stage, he has helped Ani develop discipline, adaptability, and a strong sense of kala pramanam — the steady command of tempo that anchors an ensemble.
Lineage
Disciple of the late Sri Kumbakonam Narayanaswamy Iyer; continuing advanced study with Sri Thanjavur Ramdoss, a disciple of Sri Palghat Mani Iyer.
Teaching
Leads the Sharadha School of Thala Vadhya in Fremont and has trained young percussionists across the Bay Area for more than a decade.
Guidance for Hari
From playful early lessons to accompanying vocalists on stage, nurturing discipline, adaptability and a steady sense of kala pramanam.