Pranav Praveen Violin

Pranav Praveen is a student of his guru, Sri Mahesh Iyer, a disciple of the Swathi Thirunal Music Academy. Pranav began his musical journey at the age of five, initially studying under Shri Ananda Nadayogi, a disciple of the Lalgudi bhani of Carnatic violin.

A highly sought-after violinist in Texas’s Indian classical music community, Pranav is proficient in solo Carnatic violin, accompaniment for vocal concerts and classical dance productions, and devotional music. He has received numerous accolades in music competitions, including multiple first prizes at the Cleveland Tyagaraja Aradhana and the prestigious "Saptami Super Star 2024" title awarded by the Saptami Foundation in Dallas, TX. Recently, Pranav was recognized as a 2025 Global Youth Indian Cultural Ambassador for Carnatic Violin.

Complementing his foundation in Carnatic music with training in Western classical violin, he also actively participates in online music forums and engages in innovative contemporary collaborations.