Aarti Shankar is a distinguished Carnatic violinist. She is a disciple of Sangita Kalanidhi Lalgudi GJR Krishnan & she had the privilege of learning under the legendary violinist Padma Bhushan Lalgudi G Jayaraman. Her musical journey began from her mother, Malini Shankar who won the lifetime achievement award in music by Telugu Talli Canada.

Aarti has established herself as a soloist and accompanist, performing across India and North America. A recipient of multiple accolades, Aarti has been honored twice with Endowment Awards from Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, Chennai. She was also awarded a twelve-month Arts Fellowship from the Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute, during which she pursued advanced training in both vocal and violin music. Beyond performance, Aarti is an accomplished composer, regularly creating music for dance and collaborating with artists across diverse genres in North America.

With over 15 years of teaching experience, Aarti is passionate about nurturing the next generation of musicians. In addition to her musical achievements, Aarti holds an MSc in Neuroscience from the University of Calgary, where her research focused on using music to improve walking in patients with Parkinson’s disease.

Courses

Carnatic violin & Vocal