RESUME

Name: Dr. Smitha M (Dr. Smita Pisharady)

Address: Ragasudha, Kumaranalloor P O, , , Pin – 686016, .

Land line: 0481 2392220, Mobile: 08547175701

Email: [email protected], Website: www.gandharvaraga.com

Educational Qualification:

Qualified National Eligibility Test (NET) of University Grants Commission of India in 2015.

Ph.D Viva cleared on 13/01/2018) in Music therapy at IKSVV (Indira Kala Sangeet Viswavidyalaya), Khairagarh, Chhattisgarh.

Applied for International patent for the invention through this research, and is published in the Government of India official gazette.

Certificate in Music Therapy: from Kerala University.

M.A. Music (Rank holder) - Kerala University Department of Music

B.A. Music, H.H. Maharajas College for Women, Vazhuthacaud, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Pre-Degree: from CMS College, Kottayam (M.G. University), Kerala.

Published Articles, research and seminar Papers:

Sudha sangeetam Jalathe Sudhamakkunnathengane, [How pure music is purifying polluted water?] article published in 24 FRAMES, MACTA (Malayalam cine technician’s association) Magazine May-June 2017.

‘Psychology of Musical Performances’, (9 pages) in second volume of Sangeethika (ISSN: 2348-5892), a National publication from New Delhi, India.

Article – “Music Therapy - Effect on Mind and Body” - written for Kalasaurabh magazine, Chhattisgarh.

Article – “Gandharva Veda Chikitsa - Remarkables from Sangeet-Ratnakara based on Ayurveda” (6 pages) on Sangeethika (ISSN: 2348-5892), New Delhi, India. Article – “The Science of Ragas” presented on the International Seminar “The science of Music”, at Mahathma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala and got ‘the best delegate’ award in the event among the 45 participants who participated in the seminar, from various countries.

“Women and Arthritis, Ayurveda along with Music therapy” – Seminar paper presented in Global Ayurvedic fest 2016, Kozhikode, Kerala, India.

Research works (unpublished): “The time theory of Ragas” - dissertation submitted in Kerala University for the fulfillment of master’s degree in Music. It got selected as the best dissertation of the year, with the highest mark in the history of music department, till 2001.

“Music therapy for Arthritis and Neurological disorders”: Research work done in Pankajakasthuri Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. ‘Music therapy for stress relief in cancer patients’ - Research work done in connection with ‘Payovardhakam’ Tantric Energy Healing Project at Suryakalady Mana Kottayam, Kerala, India.

Completed research in ‘Relation of Ragas with Panchamahabhutas and their Therapeutic Effects, with Special reference to the Ragas treated by Musical Trinity’, at IKSVV, Khairagarh, Chhattisgarh, India, for Ph.D.

SEMINARS PRESENTED

International Seminars:

1. Presented the paper ‘Science of Ragas’ in the Inter National Seminar on the ‘Science of Music’ conducted by, Inter University centre for the science of music, Mahathma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala.

(ii) Paper presented in Global Ayurveda Fest, in Kozhikkode, Kerala, on the title “Women and Arthritis: Ayurveda along with Music therapy”.

National Seminars:

Paper presented on the topic: ‘Gandharva Sabda Chikitsa’ on the Seminar ‘Dosa Samgraha Chikitsa’, conducted by Vaidyarathnam Ayurveda College, Thrichur, Kerala.

Seminar on PURIFICATION OF POLLUTED WATER WITH MUSIC at TIES (tropical institute of ecological sciences, Pampadi, Kottayam on 4th June 2017.

Others:

Seminar on FILM AND MUSIC in Navayug Childrens Theatre and movie village, Thanmaya media centre, Kottayam on April 26, 2017. ‘Music therapy and education’ workshop conducted at Juvenile Home, Kollam on 25-03-2016.

Languages known: English, Malayalam, Hindi, [writing, Reading and spoken], Tamil [can understand and speak] and Sanskrit [to write, read and understand]

Present work: Music therapy services for children with learning challenges.

Teaching Experience:

Teaching music from 2002 to present.

Worked in SSRVM CBSE School in the year 2011-12, as music and Sanskrit teacher.

Two and a half years teaching experience (2013-15) in IKSVV University.

Conducting seminars and workshops on ‘music education’ and ‘music therapy’ in educational institutions, various government and NGOs.

Work Experience in Media:

From 2001 to 2003, worked as an anchor of Suprabhatham - Morning show in Asianet TV Channel, along with studies.

From 2001 to 2004, worked as Casual Announcer (Live) in All India Radio, Thiruvananthapuram station.

From 2005 to 2009, hosted the morning show Ponpulari in Surya TV From 2011 to 2013, worked as News Reader in Surya TV

Worked as a host for several other programs in various Malayalam channels including Amritha TV, Kairali TV and Doordarshan, Kerala, along with collegiate studies.

As a writer:

Writes songs for Malayalam Movies, Albums, Devotional Albums and TV Serials.

Writes articles for musical publications.

As a professional Singer:

Sings for devotional music albums, advertisements, TV serials, radio programs etc.

Graded Artist (Vocal Music) of All India Radio, Thiruvananthapuram.

Performing Artist of Carnatic Vocal Music and Veena Instrumental. Concerts and Programs:

Performances include more than 60 concerts in various temples and music festivals in Kerala and North India. Also performed semi-classical songs for ‘All India Radio’ music programs.

Achievements:

Certificate of honor from INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENTIFIC HERITAGE (IISH), TRIVANDRUM, for the contributions in ‘Music therapy’ and Carnatic music.

Best delegate award from International seminar ‘Nadam 2015’ conducted by Mahathma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India. Best News Reader award from Adoor Bhasi Cultural Forum in 2012.

In 1999 and 2002 won ‘Thiruvizha Raghavapanikar Memorial’ award from Ranjini Sangeetha Sabha Kottayam, Kerala, for the outstanding performance in academics of Music.

Participated and prized in South Zone, International and SARC Youth Festivals, Representing Kerala University on 2000 and 2001.

State Level Prize Winner for essay writing competition conducted by Kerala Forest Department on 1994.

Won Kalathilakam award in the years 1993 and 1994 from sub-district level school competitions. (Only main awards are listed above. Around 500 certificates are accredited for different competitions from school level to college level including youth festivals)

Interests: Music, Philosophy, Spiritualism, Science, Social service, All arts, Literature, Painting, Clay modeling and Movies.

Marital status: Married; Nationality: Indian; Age 37

Father: R Muralidhar; Mother: K Radhamony; Husband: Jayan V Pisharody; Daughter: Harshitha

Declaration

I, Smitha M, hereby declare that the above details are true to my knowledge and belief.

Smitha M [Smita Pisharady]