Parineeta Marathe(Asst. Secretary)

Mrs. Parineeta Marathe

(Asst. Secretary)

Educational Qualifications:

B.A. in German – S.P. College
M.A. in Harmonium – SNDT University
Sangeet Visharad (ABGMV)
Sanskrit Vyakaran Visharad (Second Level) – TMV Sanskrit

Teaching Experience:

  • Teaching Vocal and Harmonium at Gandharva Mahavidyalaya for the past 28 years.
  • Served as an examiner for music examinations conducted by Bharatiya Sangeet Prasarak Mandal.

Training & Mentorship:

  • Harmonium Training: Studied under Smt. Ranjana Godse (up to Visharad level), followed by advanced guidance from Pt. Pramod Marathe.
  • Vocal Training: Learned from Smt. Sangita Mate and Shri Manohar Dabke (up to Visharad Pratham level), followed by two years of training under Anuradha Kuber.
  • Kathak Training: Studied under Dr. Madhuri Apte and Vibhavari Parachure.

International Teaching & Contributions:

  • Taught Indian classical music to Korean students for two years.
  • Provided basic training in Indian classical music to a French organ player, who stayed at Gandharva Mahavidyalaya for 21 days to learn under her guidance.

Administrative & Academic Contributions:

  • Since 1995, actively involved in administrative work at Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, Pune.
  • Played a key role in developing curriculum-based books and overseeing their recordings.

Social Initiatives & Outreach Programs:

  • From 2005-2011, taught Vocal and Harmonium to families of soldiers and officers at Ghorpadi, as part of the joint initiative between the Army Wives Welfare Association and Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, Pune.
  • For the past 2.5 years, has been voluntarily teaching Vocal and Harmonium to girls at Dnyan Prabodhini’s hostel in Velhe.
  • Helped 18 students from rural areas pass their first-level music exam with excellent scores.

Recent Activities & Student Achievements:

  • Participated in the Nrityachakra event.
  • One of her students now provides accompaniment for performances in Seattle.
  • Another student has started their own music class.
  • One student has become a faculty member at Gandharva Mahavidyalaya.
  • Encouraged her son Praneet to pursue music exams, who has now established Gandharva Mahavidyalaya North America in the U.S.
  • Received Swanandi Tapasya Puraskar in 2024 for her contribution in propagation of classical music through Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Pune.