About | Raghuleela School of Music

About the School

The journey of Raghuleela School of Music began with a simple opportunity and a deep passion for teaching. Guided by her guru’s encouragement, Dr. Sunitha Chandrakumar began traveling from Mysuru to Mandya twice a week to teach light music, carrying forward a tradition she deeply cherished.

Inspired by the response and love for music, she later started teaching from a small garage in her home — a modest space filled with dedication, discipline, and melody.

Today, Raghuleela School of Music has grown into a vibrant music school in Mysuru, nurturing students through Kannada Light Music, devotional songs, folk traditions, and meaningful musical learning.

About the Founder

Born into a traditional joint family rooted in culture and spirituality, Dr. Sunitha Chandrakumar grew up surrounded by devotional music, bhajans, chanting, and artistic traditions. These early experiences nurtured her deep love for music and performance from a young age.

Learned classical dance under Vidushi Sharada from the age of eight.
Trained in classical dance for nearly 10 years under Vidwan Shri Madhava Rao and Vidwan Shri Vishnudas.
Underwent 12 years of light music training under Smt. H.R. Leelavathi and Shri S.G. Raghuram.
Pursued Carnatic classical music training under Vidushi Smt. H.N. Rajalakshmi and Vidwan Shri C. Vishwanath.

These years of dedicated learning and mentorship shaped her musical journey and teaching philosophy. With a deep passion for Kannada Light Music and cultural traditions, she later founded RLSM to nurture future generations through meaningful musical education.

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Dr. Sunitha Chandrakumar and her students tradition

Vision

To evolve into a renowned cultural university, rooted in Mysuru, dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich artistic traditions of India. We aspire to create a vibrant learning space where music, dance, and other Indian art forms flourish, nurturing artists who carry forward our cultural legacy with pride and passion.

About Us

As an institute is dedicated to preserving Kannada music tradition and currently offers comprehensive education to 450+ students. Specialising in light music, the school has nurtured musicians and released over 50 albums since its inception in 2003.

Dr. Sunitha Chandrakumar and her student traveling and performing

A Guru’s Blessing, A Teacher’s Journey

Our story takes root in a small yet significant moment—an opportunity given by our founder’s guru to teach a group of eager students in Mandya, a town 40 km away from Mysuru. It wasn’t just an assignment; it was a calling. With her young child by her side, she would take the train twice a week, traveling to Mandya, driven by an unshakable love for music and teaching.

This journey was not just about distance; it was about dedication, about keeping alive the essence of light music in the hearts of young learners.

Dr. Sunitha Chandrakumar and her student seated for picture

A Humble Beginning in Mysuru

Encouraged by the response in Mandya, she started teaching from a small, unassuming garage in her home in Mysuru. It wasn’t a grand institution, but it had something more valuable—passion, commitment, and a belief that music should be accessible to all. Slowly, word spread, and what started as a handful of students turned into a growing community of learners, all eager to embrace the magic of music.

Dr. Sunitha Chandrakumar giving a speech or performing

Growing into a Musical Institution

Today, what started as a single opportunity has blossomed into a full-fledged music school with an exclusive presence in Saraswathipuram, Mysuru. Our school is more than just a place to learn music—it is a space where tradition meets passion, where students find their voices, and where Kannada light music is nurtured with dedication and love.

As we continue to grow, our mission remains the same: to bring music into more lives, to keep Kannada light music alive, and to inspire generations to come.

Join us on this journey. Let’s create music, let’s create memories.

About the Trust

To spread the essence of Kannada light music and other Indian art forms through structured learning and immersive experiences.
To provide a nurturing environment where students, regardless of age or background,
can explore, learn, and excel in their artistic pursuits.
To bridge tradition and innovation, ensuring that classical and contemporary expressions of Indian arts thrive in harmony.
To foster a community of artists, learners, and enthusiasts, inspiring a lifelong connection with music and various different art forms.
To expand our presence and impact, laying the foundation for a future where Mysuru becomes a hub for artistic excellence and cultural education.