About

Chaitanya natu is a percussionist from India. He is born in a musical family learning Indian classical music. He started his education from his father at the age of 6 and later he started taking professional lessons. Since childhood, Listening to different genres of music also has been a very important part for his learning side.

He has completed Master of Music (Contemporary performance and production concentration) from Berklee college of music 2021, Advanced diploma in music (Specialization rhythm) from Bhartiya vidyapeeth, Alankar in “Tabla” from Gandharva mahavidyalaya in 2018 and on academic side have earned Master’s in Computer Applications from University of Pune in 2019 & Master’s in Digital Marketing from IEM in 2023.

He has performed in a guinness world record event which was organized by “art of living” in 2012. He has been playing percussion in various devotional and folklore music in india. Chaitanya has also got an opportunity to compose & play for different musicals in a social organization “Jnana Prabodhini”.

Apart from India he has carved his musical side in Spain, he has been performing in Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia for different events. He did also perform in festivals organized by Berklee college of music, Valencia like festival musaico, lagos concerts, les arts. He got an opportunity to record cajon, tabla and other percussion instruments for different artists around the world in berklee studios. He feels glad & honoured to be a part for Gilberto gill tribute (honourable doctorate) event organized by Berklee college of music. He recorded percussion in two of the beautiful songs by Gilberto gill namely Rafazenda, Palco.

On his research of musical innovation, Chaitanya is working on different membranophones by playing & combining patterns, sounds from African Polyrhythms, Flamenco music, Latin music, Middle eastern rhythm with a foundation of Indian tala system.

Currently he lives in Valencia, working on recording projects, playing in bands like Bavita Trio and Taali-khali which are emerging soulful diverse bands not only in nationality but also in music. He has been also teaching Indian rhythm in different countries like Canada, Australia, India & Spain. With all performing and creative elements he is also been efficient in audio and design oriented applications.

He has also has an experience as a Web Developer. Learning technology gives him an advantage to implement the knowledge in audio production, recordings and creating artistic websites.