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G.Manikantan hails from a family of renowned violinists. He had his ‘Gurukulam’ under Sri Amritha Bharathiyar and furthered his tutelage under stalwarts like Ramanathapuram Sri M.N. Ganesa Pillai and Karaikudi Sri M.S.Mani. As a soloist, Manikantan has gained critical acclaim for his performances across the world, including countries such as India, Malaysia, Australia, South Africa,Mauritius, Indonesia, Russia and Switzerland.
A renowned artist from the All India Radio, Manikantan has also accompanied for many musical legends concerts, many Dance and music Arangetrams, National University of Singapore Fusion Orchestra and the Chinese Orchestra in Singapore and overseas. His skill as a violinist aside, Manikantan is a talented composer. He has composed Music for Varnam, Jathiswaram, Thillana and Padam for dance performances, and several Ragamallika pieces for the Singapore Youth Arts Festival.
Immense Artistry
Nritya Vadhya Choodamani
Awarded by Suvarna Fine Arts on 23 Nov 2018
Innisai Varithi
Awarded by Sri Adi Sivalingacharya Guru Swamigal Aadenam, Thiruvannamalai, India on 12 Dec 2016
Sangeetha Kala Sagaram
Awarded by Pakenham Murugan Temple, Melbourne, Australia on 1st Oct 2016
Sangita Kala Nipuna
Awarded by Nrithyalaya Aesthetics Society, Singapore on 21-Nov-1999
Sangeetha Samraj
Awarded by Sapthaswara Sangeethalaya, Ipoh, Malaysia on 07 June 2013
Isai Gnana Selvam
Awarded by Melboune Murugan Temple, Australia on 20 Sep 2016
Do you know that even an unborn in mother’s womb can react to music? Music plays an important role in child’s early life and brain development. You might have heard of grandmother singing lullabies to get babies to sleep. As they grow parents dance to the music and sing along with the child.
In fact Kindergarten use music to teach children the alphabets, fruits, animals & flowers etc. The first five years of child’s life are very crucial for brain development. It is always the duty of the parents to give their child a good head start which would eventually give them confidence as they grow. If you as a parent find a little clue that your child enjoys listening to music give him/her opportunity to learn music.
Benefits of playing violin for children: The physical, mental and social benefits of playing a musical instrument are widely known. But playing a violin gives additional benefits like
• It helps to improve memory and attention span.
• It helps to improve brain functions like reading skills, language processing, speech etc.
• It helps children fight psychological disorder
• It enhances ability to integrate sensory information from hearing, touch and sight
• It helps them develop social skills. …
• It helps them build their confidence. …
• It inspires creativity. …
• It teaches them patience. …
• It teaches them discipline.
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During the teen years the brain goes through a process called “remodeling” as stated by Dr. Dan Siegal in www.drdansiegel.com. This process helps builds stronger and effective brain to become independent adults. Another study by Nina Kraus from Northwestern University reports in www.psychologytoday.com that music improves teen brain’s response to sound, sharpen language skills and improves academic performance.
Benefits of playing violin for Teens: Though teenagers normally take violin lessons to broaden their skills and engage in extra-curricular activities there are other benefits they get
• Get a sense of belonging by joining in orchestra which requires group coordination, attention and uniform dress.
• Get an emotional outlet by releasing their feeling through music.
• Get other physical benefits like better posture, stronger upper body strength and improved motor skills
• Get focused mind by getting away from distracted mind and immerse in something positive.
• Learn to handle constructive criticism when the teen gets valuable musical feedback from professional musicians during contest.
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Your Aging Brain Will Be in Better Shape If You’ve Taken Music Lessons as said by Diane Cole for National Geographic. Jennifer Bugos, Music professor from University of South Florida Tama says, it is not too late to gain benefits even if you didn’t take up an instrument until later in life. After getting adults between ages 60 to 85 to learn instrumental music for 6 months she found that these adults’ brain gains robust memory, verbal fluency, speed in processing information and other cognitive functions.
Benefits of playing violin for Adults
• Stress reduction : Anxiety, depression and other health problems related to stress are reduced by playing violin.
• Increased arm strength, finger dexterity, improved postures
• Enlarge their social circle by participating in group concerts
• Improved concentration by translating the notes from the piece of paper into beautiful sounds.
• Greater perseverance by completing long practice hours in order to improve
• Increased feeling of accomplishment by realizing that one an do difficult tings and achieve more than expected.
• Stronger collaboration skills by playing in orchestra.
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