Abstract image with smooth curves resembling a violin shape and soft gradient colors

skandan music

Carnatic Traditions Reimagined

A fully custom WordPress implementation for Bala Skandan, performer, educator, and composer of Carnatic music. The site was crafted end-to-end - from strategy and structure to UI design and development - creating a digital presence that reflects his work across mridangam, violin, konnakkol, and contemporary collaborations, while supporting performances, teaching, and ensemble projects.
Homepage design with logo, navigation links, and featured image sections
Artist profile page with biography and visual layout from web project
Screenshot of school page displaying classes and list of students
Bala Skandan is a performer, educator and composer of Carnatic music. He performs both on the Mridangam (double-headed drum) and violin (Carnatic style). He also highlights the beauty of Kanjira (frame drum) and konnakkol (vocal rhythm) in his compositions as well as in performances. He is the lead artist and composer of Akshara Music Ensemble, a NY based Indian-classical music inspired band. Bala Skandan lives in Manhattan and teaches actively.
Violin fragment with visible strings and wooden texture in detail
Detailed view of a traditional mridangam with textured drum surface
Indian classical percussion instrument in close-up