About Us
Sruthiswara School of Music, a 501 (c) (3) registered non-profit corporation, (tax id # 33-1684776), was established in 2016 in Somerset County, New Jersey by married couple, Mrs. Nirmala Rajesh and Mr. Rajesh Nathan. For over 9 years, the school has successfully provided services in Somerset County, NJ and teaches students all across the state of New Jersey and the U.S. The school is specialized in offering vocal and instrumental modes of instruction in Indian Classical music with lessons administered both virtually and in-person, in group and private formats and catering to adults and children of all levels. Music certificate, diploma, and Masters degree programs are offered through its affiliation with Vedic Wellness University in Florida and through SAMPADA by SiliconAndhra in affiliation with Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University (PSTU), an NAAC accredited institution. PSTU (established in 1985) is a reputed and widely respected university headquartered in Hyderabad within the Telangana state in South India.
Accomplishments
Sruthiswara’s long and outstanding record of accomplishments includes the following:
- Recipient of the 2025 Excellence in the Art Award from the Somerset Heritage and Cultural Commission, NJ – USA.
- It has classically trained over 500 students with 50+ students having successfully passed exams and graduated from certificate level courses.
- It has been a service-provider in the community for more than 20 years.
- It was the first organization to (re-)initiate two unique programs honoring and paying tribute to leading composers in this genre of music in the Northeastern United States and to conduct a choir featuring the talent of over 100 local children. These events have been conducted every year for the past 8 years, during which the teachers and students of various, local music and dance schools were invited to showcase their talents in an effort to honor these great composers.
- One of its events, “Tamil Composers Day” organized in December 2024 raised over $2,500 which was fully donated to the temple at which the event was held.
- It participated and partnered with many local/cultural events organized by various organizations.
It has established a unique social media presence with over 5 million views of its Instagram videos.
Branches for In-Person Classes
Faith Lutheran Church, Hillsborough – NJ
Om Sri Sai Balaji Temple, Monroe – NJ
Deer Path, Hillsborough – NJ
Our Vision
Sruthiswara School Of Music aims to provide students with a personalized learning environment to foster a meaningful, cultural experience associated with the performance, understanding, and appreciation of the discipline and art of Indian Classical music.
Our Mission
Sruthiswara’s mission includes the following:
- To provide Indian music instruction of the highest quality to students of all ages
- To offer performance opportunities for students of all ages to showcase their talents
- To prepare each student with a solid foundation in Indian Music
- To cultivate Indian traditional values and beliefs through this genre of music
-To cultivate Indian traditional values and beliefs through music.
Why Choose Us ?
Skilled Gurus
Certified Guidence
Affiliated with the below University
Vedic Wellness University - Florida, USA SAMPADA Silicon Andhra - Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University
Focus on Perfection
About Our Gurus
Smt. Nirmala Rajesh
Sri. Rajesh Nathan
Kum. Lakshmi Priyanjani
Malik Mehta
Shree Sundarkumar - KanjiraMan
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Upcoming & Past Events
Click on each year of the timeline below to see all major past events which Sruthiswara has participated in or staged.
Important Events:
March 1st - VWU (Vedic Wellness University) Certificate Level final exam both theory and practical
March 22: SAMPADA certificate level final exams theory and practical
Upcoming Performances:
Jan 11 : Margham - Yuva Sena performance by our school students @ Mahaperiyava temple Flemington NJ
Feb 1 : Purandaradasa Aradhana & Sangeethothsava, @ Sri Krishna Vrindavan Temple Edison, NJ
Feb 23 : Shridi Sai temple, NJ - Instrumental ensemble plus students performance.
March 15th - Shivratri Cultural Celebration @ Om Sri Sai Balaji Temple, Monroe NJ
March 22 - Carnatic performance @CarnaticFest by TamFest NJ
April 26th : Tamil Isai Competition by NJ Tamil Sangam
April 27th : Tyagaraja Aradhana participation by AIM
April 27th - Smt. Nirmala Rajesh Violin Concert
May 4 - Sangeetha Sammelanam carnatic choir
May 31st - Bhajan Competition by Sri Ganapathy sachithananda swamiji
June 14th : Annual Day Celebration
March 24 - Students performance @ Trimurthy Day Celebration Participation
April 7 - Students performance in Carnatic Choir - Sangeetha sammelanam with cleveland thyagaraja aradhana - Flemington NJ
May 18 - Concert performance with Varaharoopam Sai Vignesh
June 15th - 8th Year Annual Day Celebration
July 11th - Students Live performance at Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam - Kanchipuram
August 24th - Mrs. Nirmala Rajesh Concert performance at Muscat, Oman
October 3, Thursday @ 6:30 pm - Devi Navaratri Vocal Concert at Mahaperiyava Manimandapam, Flemington NJ - Mrs. Nirmala Rajesh and team
October 11, Friday @ 6pm - Devi Navratri Instrumental performance at Arulmigu Dhanyayuthapani temple, Asbury NJ
October 19th , Saturday @ 4 pm - Om Sri Sai Balaji Temple Ganesha/Devi navratri Celebrations - Monroe students performance
December 14 : Tamil Composers Day Celebrations conducted by Sruthiswara School - Participation from local dance/music school
Jan 21 - NJTS (New Jersey Tamil Sangam)
Feb 25 - Badrachala Ramadau Jayanthi Celebration
Mar 12th - TFAS Trimurthy Day Celebration
April 16th - Shirdi Sai Temple
April 23 - Sangeetha Sammelanam
Sep 21st - Mahaperiyava Mandapam Navratri Performance
Nov 3 - Montgomery Diwali Fest
Nov 5th - 7th year Annual Day Celebration - Krishna Vrndavan NJ
Nov 19th - Murugan Temple Performance
December 9th - Mahakavi Bharathiar Day celebrations
March 27 - TFAS (telugu fine arts society) Trimurthy Day student participation and Smt.Nirmala Rajesh mini Concert
June 19 - 6th year Annual Day Celebration
- October – Venkateshwara Jayanthi celebration
- August – 5th year Annual day Celebration
- Feb – Virtual Bhadrachala Ramadasu Jayanthi Celebration
- Jan 25th – NJ Tamil Peravai
- Feb 15th– Badrachala Ramadasu Jayanthi Celebration participation
- August 30th-4th Year Annual Day Celebration
- December 14th from 9am – 1:30 pm at HTCS, Sri Venkateshwara Temple New auditorium, Bridgewater,NJ– Mahakavi Subramaniam Bharathi 137th birth anniversary celebration. Registration for participating in the event has been closed due to overwhelming response received. Please contact Nirmala Rajesh (908-547-7669) for further details.
- Sunday, November 17– Sharadhotssavam – Edision NJ
- Sunday, June 9th– Sadashiva Bramhendral Aradhana -concert- Flushing temple NY
- Sunday, April 14, Ramanavami Concert- Sri Venkateshwara Temple Bridgewater NJ
- Sunday, March 31st– 1 hour violin vocal ensemble performance for Sangeetha Samelanam – Sri Mahaperiyava Manimandapam in association with Cleveland Thyagaraja Festival
- Sunday, March 17th– Muthuswamy Dikshitar Jayanthi Celebration- Bridgewater NJ
- Saturday, March 16th– Annamacharya Jayanthi Celebration participation
- Sunday, March 11th 2018 – TFAS/HTCS Trimurthy day
- Sunday, May 20th 2018 – Sangeetha seva at Krishna Vridavan, Edison
- Saturday, Oct 6th 2018– “Night in India” – Evangelical Church, Belle Mead
- Saturday, Oct 20th, – Navaavarna Kritika – Bridgewater Sri venkateshwara Temple
- Sunday, December 9th– Bharathiar day celebration- Sri venkateshwara temple NJ
- January-Krishna Vridavan Purandaradasa Aradhana all day musical event.
- Feburary – Badrachala Ramadas Jayanthi Pariticatiom
- March 19th – TFAS Trimurthy day participation.
- April – Shiridi Saidham temple Sangeetha seva performance.
- December 10 – Launch of Mahakavi Subramania Bharathi Birth celebration.
- September– CMANA 40th anniversary participation.
- December– Krishna vrindavan Sangeetha seva.
Testimonials
The emphasis on classical Indian music at Sruthiswara School has truly enriched my daughter's musical journey. The school's commitment to preserving the authenticity and intricacies of this art form is commendable. Rajesh and Nirmala's mastery in imparting the nuances of classical Indian music has instilled a deep appreciation in my daughter, fostering not only technical proficiency but also a profound connection to the cultural roots of the music. It's a place where tradition meets innovation, creating a harmonious and inspiring learning environment. A gem for anyone seeking a genuine and comprehensive education in classical Indian music.
Mrs. Nirmala Garu is an exceptional Carnatic music teacher. Her professionalism and skill in working with kids make the learning experience truly enjoyable. I highly recommend her for anyone seeking quality music education.
Wonderful school. Teachers are so friendly and knowledgeable and gives student so many opportunities to learn and understand the art.
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