Hi there! I am Anuja (she/they).

Welcome to my website!

Let me introduce myself. I am a musician (vocalist), music educator, vocal guide and an illustrator. I have received formal training in Hindustani music, while the illustration journey of mine majorly remains self-taught.

I have been passionate about sharing my knowledge, especially in the field of music, and it has led to the creation of 'Out of the Shruti Box', my YouTube venture, which I am popularly known for.

It is my hope to evolve holistically and use my creative abilities to give back to the society.

Image Description: This is a black and white image of Anuja. They have a wide smile across their face reflecting joy and warmth.

More about me:

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

- Master of Arts - Anthropology, Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi (on-going)

- Master of Music - Hindustani Vocals, Music Department, University of Mumbai (2016)

- Bachelor of Music - Hindustani Vocals, Music Department, University of Mumbai (2014)

- Bachelor of Arts - Economics, St. Xavier's College, Mumbai. (2014)

- Diploma in Pre & Primary Teacher Training with Specialization in Teaching English, The American TESOL Institute (2015)

- Diploma in Hindustani Music (vocals), Music Department, University of Mumbai (2011)

Apart from this, I have been receiving formal training in the field of music since the age of 8 years from various professional vocalists and musicians.

I remain indebted to all my guides and teachers for having provided me with knowledge, training and insight in the field of music and otherwise.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Music:

- Freelance performing vocalist since 2004 (Participation in numerous thematic sugam sangeet concerts, film-music orchestras and Hindustani Mehfils, conducted at both, organizational and independent levels in India and overseas.)

- Lecture demonstrations conducted in India and abroad. Few noatable mentions:

1. TedX Panaji, Goa

2. Chitnavis Foundation, Nagpur

3. Alka Jalan Foundation, Kolkata

4. Kabir Centre for Arts and Culture, Montreal, Canada

5. Maldividea Studios, Malay, Maldives

6. The Music Village, Mumbai

- Music Educator and Content creator at Out of the Shruti Box, YouTube since 2014

- Music teacher (private tutor) to students of all ages, since 2012

- Recording vocalist for private albums and projects.

- Music-related anchor for Prajna Foundation, New Delhi and Kala Coast Music Festival, Mumbai

- Music consultant for independent projects and web series like 'Bandish Bandits' season 1 - Amazon Prime Series

Visual Art:

- Head of Creatives, My Blue Nile Play-school and Multi-Activity Centre, Mumbai (2016-2021)

- Freelance illustrator and animator working for individuals and organizations since 2008