Vidushi Soumya Shagrithaya

Vidushi Soumya Shagrithaya is a highly experienced and talented Carnatic classical vocalist, holding a Master of Arts in Carnatic Music from Jain University, Bangalore. Known for her ability to cast a musical spell over her audience, she brings a natural adaptability to her style and a deep commitment to preserving and promoting the rich tradition of Indian classical music. With over 15 years of teaching experience, she has guided students of all ages toward a genuine love and mastery of the art form. She is also a founder of SwaraVibes Academy, an online platform dedicated to making authentic Carnatic music education accessible to students around the world.

• Master of Arts — Carnatic Music, Jain University, Bangalore (2016)

• Bachelor of Arts, Shri Venkataramana Women's College (2007) 

Karnataka Government Music Examinations: 

• Smt. Prathiba Bharve — Vocal (Junior)

• Vid. Smt. Ranjani Rao — Vocal (Senior)

• Vid. Rajeevalochana M.S. — Vocal (Vidwath)

• Prof. T.R. Thyagarajan, Prof. T.S. Rama and Dr. Nagavalli Nagaraj — Vocal (Master of Arts, Carnatic Classical)

• Prof. Roopa Sridhar and Dr. Meera Rajaram Pranesh — Vocal (Master of Arts, Carnatic Classical)  

• 200+ Concerts — Presented more than 200 Carnatic classical music concerts across various states, captivating audiences with soulful performances.
• Purandara Dasa Aradhana Mahotsava — Performed at Vidya Peeta and Subramanya Mutt for the past 15 years.
• Temple Festivals — Regular performer at Sri Guru Raghavendra Aradhana and other festivals in local temples every year.
• Television — Featured on the MRT channel program, and performed on Zee Power TV for the Navaratri festival (2025). 

• 2004 — 1st Prize, District-level PU College Talent Competition, Udupi.

• 2005 – 2007 — 1st Prize (three consecutive years), Annual Day Competitions, Shri Venkataramana Women's College.

• 2007 — 2nd Prize, 'Ade Raga Ade Tala', JCI Karkala, Udupi.

• 2006 — 2nd Prize, 'Spandana' Intercollege Competition, Mangalore University.