NESOM Faculty

Dr. Ashwini Purohit NESOM Faculty: Vocal Instructor

Ms ASHWINI PUROHIT is a Young Vocalist of Hindustani Classical Music of Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana. She is blessed with a sweet, rich & vibrant voice with immense dedication. Ashwini initiated with Hindustani vocal music at the age of seven from MrsAlka Kulkarni & completed her Sangeet Visharad under her guidance. Later, she completed Sangeet Alankar under the guidance of Smt Leela Ghole. She ranked 2nd all over India in Sangeet Alankar of Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalay in Hindustani Vocal Music.
In 2007, Ms. Ashwini Purohit was blessed to be a disciple of Pt. Raghunandan Panshikar, the lineage coming from Gaansaraswati Vidushi Kishori Amonkar.
Ms. Ashwini has excelled in flying colors of Music. In 2009, She has accomplished successfully with her BA in Hindustani Vocal Music from Lalit Kala Kendra, Pune University & ranked 1st in it. After completing her Masters in Music, in 2022, she had done her PhD in Music from S.N.D.T University. She has also published many research papers in India.
Ashwini has bagged the National Scholarship from the Ministry of Culture, Government of India in the year 2013 & also has gained Fellowship for doing research work in Hindustani Music by the Centre of Cultural Resources & Training (C.C.R.T) in the year 2017.
In the year 2015-2016, she had an opportunity to promote Indian Music & Cultural in the USA. She was in-charge of Hindustani Music department at Mudra Arts Centre, Sterling, VA. During this period, she performed classical, semi classical, light, devotional music & fusions. She also conducted many workshops, Lecture-Demonstrations at various places like George Mason University, DC, AAROHAN- Winter Camp by Bhaktii Raga etc. She had participated ‘National Ethnomusicology Conference’ of America held in 2016.
Ashwini has performed extensively all over India & in the USA. She was honored to perform on the very prestigious stage of Kennedy Centre, USA to represent Indian Classical Music.

In the year 2018, she initiated to build up a strong foundation to create an educational & cultural hub. ’Purohit Academy of Music, Maths&Engineering’ which is located in Pune, Maharashtra is the result of her hard work & clear vision to explore music for all levels, all age group students.
All these qualities, combined with her love & passion for Music have rendered her not only as exceptional artist but also an exceptional teacher.
1. Being a scholar, she was appointed as a Visiting Faculty at SNDT University.
2. Ashwini was invited many times as an Examiner of Hindustani Music exams by Gandharv Mahavidyalay Pune as well as of Mumbai.
3. She also had initiated the affiliation for Virginia students to get International Certifications from Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, India.

AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS

1. GAYANACHARYA BHASKARBUA BAKHALE PURSKAR
2. HARI OM TRUST GAYAN PURSKAR
3. Ranked 1st consistently two years in Hindustani Classical Music Competition held at Sangali, Maharashtra.
4. Ranked 3 rd in ‘Swaramayee Gurukul’ – Hindustani Classical MusicCompetition held at Solapur, Maharashtra.
5. Ranked 3 rd in ‘Kusumagraj Pratisthan’ – Hindustani Classical MusicCompetition held at Nashik, Maharashtra.
6. Special award for upcoming talented young artist with very unique voice- Hindustani Classical Music Competition at Mumbai, Maharashtra.
7. Graded artist of All India Radio, Akashwani, Pune (2019)
8. Akashwani (Pune- AIR) Artist of Yuvawani Program.
9. Co- founder of ANANT STUDIOS, PCMC, MAHARASHTRA (Venue for- Music video production, Live Music)
10. Co-founder of BHAVACHAITANYA MUSIC-VIDEOPRODUCTION HOUSE (https://www.youtube.com/@Bhavchaitanya/featured)

In 2023, she is honoured to get an opportunity to teach, perform and set up vocal department of New England School of Music (Nesom) founded by Tabla Maestro Aditya Kalyanpur in Boston, USA.
During her stay in usa, she performed in various prestigious platforms like Nesom, shadaj, karnatic Hindustani Music Circle (KHMC) Boston, Sai Temple- Billerica, canton, etc
Ashwini contributed through various platforms for music students to boost their interest in music such as Indian classical Music Competitions, Stage shows: recitals for students in different music genres, Music Video Productions which is a very unique feature for the students here, Riyaz sessions, Voice culture workshops etc

Ashwini is extremely talented, hard working & knowledgeable Teacher & a promising performing artist, promoting Hindustani Music by heart all over-the world.