We are excited to share a talk by co-founder Madhumita Bhaskar at Confluence 2026, International Institute of Information Technology, IIIT Bangalore, India. She shares her experience on how being a long-term student of Indian Classical Music helps her create for herself a clear, artistic and exploratory lifestyle, in a volatile and uncertain 21st century world.ContinueContinue reading “Freedom and Frame: Talk by Madhumita Bhaskar”
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ShrotaHouse Kids Fest. Launching world’s first Indian Classical Carnival For Children
A day-long celebration of Indian classical music for children unfolded for the first time in November 2025 in Bengaluru, as ShrotaHouse Kids Fest drew families into a bright, family-friendly artistic experience. “This initiative is truly innovative, as it seeks to popularize and encourage children to engage with our cherished heritage of classical and semi-classical music.”ContinueContinue reading “ShrotaHouse Kids Fest. Launching world’s first Indian Classical Carnival For Children”
ShrotaHouse Wins IRMA-ISEED Social Trailblazer Program GRANT 2025
From among 300+ social startups across India, ShrotaHouse made it to the final few to finish among the top at the LIC HFL-IRMA Social Trailblazer Program and win a grant. It not only reflects upon the hearty work of so many that continue to make ShrotaHouse deeply innovative, but also the power of children andContinueContinue reading “ShrotaHouse Wins IRMA-ISEED Social Trailblazer Program GRANT 2025”
Pots of Inspiration!
Mumma, I want this pot!
Living with the extraordinary.
By Madhumita Bhaskar Over few years, there has only been a rise in the number of precious moments I have had with preschool children. These continue to strengthen my direct and personal pursuit to do arts with them. In moments of solitude, as I process complex emotions around making this personal journey, a small partContinueContinue reading “Living with the extraordinary.”
A Sweet Story of Musical Inspirations!
I write this special post, inspired by one of my little students and her parents who are an example how you not only encourage but also participate in your little one’s music learning journey. By Madhumita Bhaskar A seemingly shy little girl, all of 5, joined my interactive musical program Madhu’s Swar Sketches with herContinueContinue reading “A Sweet Story of Musical Inspirations!”
Featured in The Hindu, Aug 2023!
ShrotaHouse gets featured in The Hindu News on 24 Aug 2023. The wonderfully articulated column, features the founder stories, highlights some amazing projects executed by our inspiring team and gives a glimpse of the effort taken by the organization to take Indian classical music to younger audiences. Click here to read the full article! ClickContinueContinue reading “Featured in The Hindu, Aug 2023!”
Superdads of ShrotaHouse
By Lavpreet Kaur A son’s first hero, a daughter’s first love- father. The power of a dad in a child’s life is unmatched. He might not tell how much he loves his child, he shows it. And we, at ShrotaHouse, take pride in celebrating such fathers, who have not only been there for their childrenContinueContinue reading “Superdads of ShrotaHouse”
A Musical Outing
By Supreetha B. S Swarank, now 5 years old, keeps singing something all the while. Everyone kept saying, involve him in music classes. But I felt, he was too young and playful to sit and listen or learn traditional music sessions. In such a time, came to me as a blessing – Madhumitha and Karthik’sContinueContinue reading “A Musical Outing”
Featured in Deccan Herald March 2023!
On 31 March 2023, ShrotaHouse’s was featured in Deccan Herald (Metrolife) recognizing its successfully ongoing program called Musical Book Tour that was launched by world renowned Sitar player Vid. Anupama Bhagwat Mridangam Vidwan, Shri. Phanindra Bhaskara interacting with children at one of our tour stops in Bengaluru LINK TO FULL ARTICLE ONLINE ShrotaHouse Musical BookContinueContinue reading “Featured in Deccan Herald March 2023!”