A Life-Changing Journey with Dr. T. Unnikrishnan – My Voice Trainer and Music Guru
Over a decade ago, I had the privilege of attending a voice culture workshop led by Dr. T. Unnikrishnan. That experience opened up my vocal range in ays I never imagined possible, through a series of thoughtfully designed exercises. The transformation I experienced was remarkable, and the results stayed with me for years.
However, in recent times, I began facing an unexpected challenge—intense headaches while singing, so severe that I couldn’t sing for more than five minutes. It was both physically painful and emotionally disheartening. In that difficult moment, I instinctively knew who could help me. I reached out to Dr. Unnikrishnan once again. True to his brilliance, he quickly identified the root causes of my issue and, with precise guidance and care, helped me overcome it within just a few weeks. It felt nothing short of magical. What followed was a second, even more transformative phase of my musical journey: the opportunity to re-learn Carnatic music under his guidance. Despite having previously learned over 25 varnams and 100+ keerthanais, I had missed building a strong foundational base. Dr. Unnikrishnan has been instrumental in helping me rebuild those foundations with clarity and depth. Each class is an eye-opener—insightful, enriching, and deeply inspiring. Not only has he guided me technically, but he has also helped me regain my confidence and reignite my passion for music. The growth I've experienced in this short span under his tutelage surpasses years of my previous learning. I am immensely grateful and proud to be his student. Dr. Unnikrishnan is not just a teacher—he is a true Guru in every sense of the word.
