From

M N Hariharan
Mridangam performer and trainer
2 F , Block 6,
Asvini Amarisa Apartments,
77 , Kalasathamman Koil Street,
Ramapuram,Chennai - 600089
Hand phone : +91 98410 34579
E-mail : haran34579@gmail.com

I would like to introduce myself as a professional performer and trainer of Mridangam since
the past three and half decades. I have composed and conducted various events in the field
of fusion music. I am very much interested in teaching mridangam and will be devoted to the
same at all times.

I have attained first class in the 3 years degree course of Mridangam Music from Tamilnadu
Govt. Music College (a pioneer institute crafted many legendary experts in Classical Music
and Dance in India)

I have started my career as Mridangam artist while training many in this field. I have
performed in various musical events hosted by many prominent musicians and organizations.
I have been participated as a judge in a variety of musical competitions especially in
Mridangam recitals in Colleges, TV Channels, Schools, Musical Sabhas, etc.

I have attached two sheets explaining the following :

a. Various conflicts in teaching of beginner lessons for Mridangam taught in many schools
b. The features of ‘Mridangam Learn Easy DVD’ – the present project being done by me
covering all the facts and essentials of this profession
Honors and Achievements

 Rewarded with “Central Government Fellowship Award” from Ministry of Culture,

Government of India for my dedication and research in advanced mathematical korvai
principles.
 A book named “Korvais made easy” was published in 2004 covering all the advance
technique in rhythm especially Mridangam & Tabla and percussions, which is the
output of my devoted research for a decade. More than 2500 copies were sold around
the world valuing the innovative ideas mentioned the book.
 I have trained a range of students and organized debuts for them since the past 2
decades and I have executed various exclusive performances consecutively for a
period of 6 years in the name of 'Mridanga Thaniaavarthana Programme' in Chennai.
Many of my students have performed in the concert with their exceptional
performance recitals in the presence of legendary musicians, curios viewers, young
musicians, etc. Several News papers have printed the reviews appreciating this
programme.
 In the field of rhythm, I have made many research activities and formulated more than
thousands of revisions in “Kuraippu”, “Korvais”, “Aruthis” and “Mohara” etc. for the
use of musicians, students, freshers, learners, etc.

Looking forward for your valued response in this regard.

Thanking you,

Yours faithfully,
(M N Hariharan)