A performer and vocalist, Shilpa has performed at various shows and Sangeet Mahotsavs. She teaches singing to the people and trains them to clear music exams.

Shilpa Athaley is a classical vocalist in Pune. She is also an All India Radio artist at the Akashwani Pune centre. She also runs a centre at her home where she teaches music to interested aspirants and organises exams for the Gandharva Mahavidyalaya.

Shilpa did ‘Sangeet Visharad’ and completed her MA in Music from Pune University. She belongs to Pune and has a musical family background on her maternal side. She learned a lot from her maternal grandparents in the field of music.

Recalling her childhood, Shilpa says that she had been interested in dance since childhood. Initially, she asked her mother to join a dance class, but when she started playing music, she realised that music was the best option for her.

Talking about her journey, Shilpa says that she took training in classical singing under the guidance of her guru, Varsha Nene. Slowly and gradually, her interest developed in the field of music. But, when she gave an exam, she realised that she had to learn more and improve her skills. Then her interest increased, and she continued practising more. Eventually, her confidence was enhanced in the field of music, and she decided to choose it as a profession.

Accepting her mistakes, Shilpa says that mistakes happen in this field because we don’t know the proper and correct way of practising music. One can gain and learn from their experiences and through their performances. She learned that it is important to do proper practice before performing on stage to boost her confidence level.

Shilpa’s role models are Pt. Bhimsen Joshi and Kishori Amonkar, who worked for the promotion of classical singing. She also admires Dr. Alka Deo Marulkar, who has created new Ragas. She follows them in her journey to achieve the desired goals and objectives.

Shilpa’s success mantra is to have faith in yourself and to search for your own techniques and ways.

In her spare time, Shilpa likes to dance and cook. She also likes to spend time with her friends.

Advising aspirants to her field, Shilpa says that it is important to clear the exam up to Sangeet Visharad under the guidance of a guru to enter the field of music. This exam is helpful in understanding the process of practice. One can develop their own techniques in music with the help of this exam. She says that to master the art, practice is essential.