Ms. Sunitha Sundararam's Experience: 
My Learning from Gruhiini.com, Uma Ramana Ma'am: 
I have always been a fond listener of Annamaya Keerthanalu and constantly dreamt of learning them. On searching the net, I found a vast collection of devotional hymns in Uma Ramana's  Gruhiini.com and immediately became an ardent follower of this website. Soon, I found that we can also learn music online and enrolled myself for the classes. I could not believe that finally, my dream of learning Annamaya Keerthanalu was coming true ! Classes soon commenced and with the guidance of Uma Ma'am, I found myself learning the songs with ease, of course with practice. Personally, I must say, its a boon to have discovered Uma Ma'am's Gruhiini.com and her wonderful idea of teaching music online. I have been practicing Carnatic music since many years and had almost lost the hopes of pursuing music, after relocating to Austin, Texas.But now I can say, am really lucky to continue to pursue music from a very knowledgeable person! A few key highlights that add more value to learning music from Gruhiini.com: 
Professional approach towards the learning Personalized attention Be it Annamaya keerthana/Carnatic Music/Hindustani Music - It is there for you to choose! I would really like to recommend this learning, to all my fellow music lovers - Its truly a great way to stay connected to your musical roots though far away from your homeland!
Truly appreciating Uma Ma'am's commendable efforts towards spreading music ! Keep it going !
Best Regards,
Sunitha Sundararam  

Jyotsana Tripuraneni
I Saw Mrs Uma Ramana's interview in Eenadu news paper.  I felt that my dream came true about learning music. I contacted her immediately and became her student.  She is a great teacher who has many talents and lot of patience to teach the beginners like me. I am so lucky to learn from her. I like the way she teaches and make me practice the lesson. I almost finished 1st session and will continue further.  I always look far ward for the next lesson. She really encourages me when I have lot of hesitations about my learning. She is the great.  ​

Aparna Remani Dallas, Texas
I learned classical music up to keerthanas. My goal is to learn 108 annamacharya keerthanas. While searching on the Internet I found Uma Ramana gari website. I saw lot of new annamacharya keerthanas, devotional songs & folk songs. I contacted her and took a trial class. I like the way she teaches in a simple way and encourages me to sing good. So far I took 8 classes. After learning each song in a different tune making me very happy. It is a very good opportunity to learn music like a wonderful teacher like her. I am going to recommend to everyone who wants to learn music through Skype.

 Kavitha Kothapalli, Devon, PA
It was my dream to learn music from childhood. Once I saw Mrs.Uma Ramana's interview, I felt so happy and contacted her right away. But the timings didn't suit my timings as I'm working. Luckily she came to USA which helped me in taking a session. At first, I was so shy that I couldn't even open my mouth. She has so much patience and encourages a lot. She is very punctual too. I'm wishing for next session.

 Pavani, Pennsylvania
I recently just took my first few classes and they were excellent. Mrs. Uma Ramana is always able to teach me in a pace so that I will be able to learn the song. She does not rush through the song to get it over with but instead is willing to spend a couple extra minutes every class to make sure that you understand the song. I loved taking class with her and I can't wait to take more classes.

Chaitanya, Dallas, TX
Hello All,
I am Chaitanya from Dallas, Texas. I am a music lover and a singer too. Though I am not a professional singer, I always dreamt of it. Now I feel like my dream came true through my daughters because of Uma Ramana Garu. I found about her while browsing on the internet and immediately contacted her, for the online classes for my 9 year old daughter.
The first Thing I liked about her was the quick response which I got from her. Then I decided to join my daughter for classes after the Demo. I am happy with the way she teaches my child, according to her age. She had also built a lot of confidence in my child.  I would definitely like recommend this to everyone irrespective of the age 

Sruthi, Chicago, US
I started learning classical music from Mrs.Uma ramana in online. I have just completed my first session and decided  to continue.. I would like to learn the fundamentals of music and also learning few songs. I like the way she teaches and corrects my mistakes within the time slot. I feel it is a great opportunity to learn the music in online from her. Thank you Uma ramana Garu..
Thanks,
Sruthi   

Satya, NC
I am Satya from North Carolina.My son Saketh,7 years old started learning classical music from Uma ramana gaaru in online,couple of weeks ago.He completed one session.He is ready to take next session.Specially i can say about Uma ramana gaaru in my experience she is Excellent in the way of teaching  and correcting mistakes at the time slot,and patiency and punctual.She encourages my kid that means about hesitations in singing.I feel this is the great opportunity to learn online from Uma ramana gaaru who excelled in music.   
Regards,
Satya ​

Gautami, Austin, TX
I have always been interested in learning music but have never got the chance and time to do so. But when I came across the online music classes on gruhini, I was thrilled. Uma Ma'am is very patient and cooperative! She teaches very well, not a joke to teach a novice like me :D I am looking forward to many more classes with Uma Ma'am. I feel as if I am in front of her while learning. That's the kind of interest she generates.
Gautami
Austin, Texas

Satya, Charlotte, NC
I am Satya, North Carolina.My son Saketh,7 years old started learning classical music from Uma ramana gaaru in online,couple of weeks ago.He completed one session.He is ready to take next session.Specially i can say about Uma ramana gaaru in my experience she is Excellent in the way of teaching and correcting mistakes at the time slot,and patiency and punctual.She encourages my kid that means about hesitations in singing.I feel this is the great opportunity to learn online from Uma ramana gaaru who excelled in music.
Regards,
Satya

Suparna Mother of Roumika Patil, US


Mrs.Uma Ramana is a very talented teacher. My dauther is learning Hindustani basics.  The online lessons are delivered in a way which are easy to follow. She is very accommodating with busy schedules. My daughter and I look forward to take lessons from her for a very long time. Thank you Mrs.Uma -- 

Rama Iselin, US
Hi All, My name is Rama, my daughter is learning online music from Mrs.Umaramana. She's very good and experienced teacher, my daughter is enjoying with her. Thank you Umagaru Rama Presingu Iselin, US.

I am originally from India and have no previous experience of learning music or how to sing properly.  At the age of 40 I became interested in learning about music and singing, and was lucky enough to find just the right teacher, a very talented lady by the name of Mrs UmaRamana.  I find her teaching methods very good.
She is extremely patient and guides me comfortably through the lessons at a pace that suits my ability perfectly. She has considerable experience of teaching Carnatic music to students, who like myself, have no prior knowledge, nor experience, of Swaras.  I am particularly pleased that Mrs UmaRamana realises that students such as myself may have children to care for, as well as other work and home committments.  She is very flexible with her teaching time slots and helps me to plan my lessons and practice around my busy life.  I have completed my first month of training with Mrs UmaRamana and feel that I have made great progress.  I am looking forward very much to continuing my course and improving my skills.I am happy that I am learning to sing properly, and am enjoying the course very much, and feel that I am making real progress.  I owe all that I have achieved so far on the course to the excellent teaching and support of Mrs UmaRamana, and wish her all the best for the future......Suman

Neelima, US
I had a very good experience in learning Annamacharya keertanalu from Smt.Uma Ramana Garu . I understood the nuances of every song along with the talam very well and so it was almost like learning face to face. Learning small small portions of the song gave me sufficient time to practice well. I had taken 8 classes and was able to learn 3 keertanalu . I was always very much interested to learn "Annamacharya keertanalu" and did not know where to go .I found this site while browsing on the net .I sent her an email about my interest and I got a very quick response. It was an excellent experience to learn from the comfort of the home. I liked her classes so far and would love to continue and am happy that my dream ,to learn these keertanalu , was coming true. Thanks a lot Uma ramana Garu .
Regards, Neelima  

Banu V. Tatineni, US
 Uma Garu is a excellent music teacher. I really don’t have any knowledge in music. She taught me basic Karnatak saraliswaralu and sloka and song. This is first time I learnt song in my life and singing and doing tala Correctly for song. Still I am learning songs and want to sing more & more wonderful devotee songs. Thanks Uma garu, you got really amazing voice. Regards Bhanu V. Tatineni

Karunasree, US
I have just finished my 8 classes session. I'm feeling really blessed to be her Student by end of 8th class I Cant believe i am able to sing a Annamacharya Kirtan.. I Just loved Uma Garu's Class so much... I just loved her teaching style..  ​

​Haripriya, TX
After being specifically told that I am not fit to learn music several years ago, in a class, I decided to try to learn now just to relax in between jobs. In the very first demo class I mentioned my unfortunate old experience, after a few minutes of a sort of audition test of my voice/pitch etc. she said I can  learn without any problems with her teaching.  After a month's training and single my very 1st song to them,   my folks (they have been learning music for quite a few years now) said I have successfully taken the first step but a big one though. I did go beyond their expectation .  If Smt. Uma Ramana has helped a student like me, I am sure she has the talent of teaching to student groups with diverse learning issues in music. My family recommended I should continue learning from her, which I am doing right now. I am greatly indebted to her, and am blessed to have crossed paths with her.
 
Haripriya
Dallas, TX, USA

Madhu Katepally says......

Hello Umagaru, 
Thank you for providing the opportunity to learn Carnatic music lessons online. This is very useful for students like me who have a full time job and who are abroad. You are an excellent teacher, very accommodative and I feel privileged to be your student. I would highly recommend to anyone who is passionate about learning music. 
Thank you
Madhu