About the Founder & Director

Rujuta learnt Hindustani classical music from Late Pt. Vamanrao Sadolikar and Mrs. Shruti Sadolikar-Katkar of Jaipur-Atrauli gharana. She also learnt from late Pt. Vasantrao Kulkarni of Agra and Gwalior gharanas. She is also trained in Marathi Natya-sangeet (Stage drama music) from late Smt. Jaymala Shiledar.

Rujuta has performed in numerous music concerts in Detroit as well as all over the US and India and has spellbound listeners with her melodious voice and versatile talent.

 
Rujuta has been teaching Hindustani vocal music in Detroit Metropolitan area since 1996. She also organizes music programs and camps for our community youths to promote Indian music.

 
Rujuta has also published a book on “The Theory of North Indian Classical Music” which is followed by several music schools. 

Rujuta has served on various cultural and humanitarian organizations in leadership roles. Rujuta holds a master’s degree in Mathematics and is a Sangeet Visharad.