Sribastsa Sahoo

UGC NET-qualified music educator and percussion specialist with 6+ years of experience in live performance and accompaniment and 2+ years of school-level music education. Specialised in Tabla and Indian and Western percussion, with practical experience across 56+ percussion instruments and their playing techniques. Experienced in designing age-appropriate, performance-based music learning, rhythm activities, ensemble training, and interdisciplinary music experiences for school students.

Currently pursuing a PhD in Music at Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur, while also working in music and video annotation, bringing together traditional musicianship, education, research, and emerging digital practices.

Music Teacher - Explorica Premium School - Karimnagar

(2024-01)

• Teaching music to PreK - Grades 7 using a global percussion instrumental approach.
• Designing performance-based lesson plans focused on rhythm, melody, and teamwork.
• Training students for annual day, sports day, and inter-school programs.
• Introducing world percussion and music healing sessions for student wellness.

Lead Musician – Bhajan Programs - Govt. of Odisha - Odisha

(2017-01 - 2024-12)

• Led over 250 live performances.
• Collaborated with vocalists and instrumentalists for devotional music events.
• Composed and arranged traditional bhajans for live audiences.
• Mentored junior artists and promoted folk devotional traditions.
• Guided students in understanding tala system, hand techniques, and improvisation.

Tabla Instructor - Lokanath Sangeet Kala Niketan - Bhubaneswar

(2018-01 - 2024-12)

• Provided personalized tabla lessons to students of all levels.
• Prepared students for cultural programs and examination boards.
• Conducted rhythm and polyrhythm workshops.
• Conducted rhythm and layakari workshops.
• Guided students in understanding tala system, hand techniques, and improvisation.

Percussionist - Tarang Channel - Odisha

(2021-01 - 2022-12)

• Performed in live and recorded TV programs.
• Worked collaboratively in studio and live environments, maintaining high-quality sound standards.
• Supported the music production team in classical and devotional recordings.

Music Annotator - BeatPulseLabs

(2026-01)

• Annotating and analyzing musical compositions with focus on rhythm, structure, and instrumentation.
• Identifying patterns in tempo, dynamics, and musical elements for structured data use.
• Applying practical knowledge of Indian and Western percussion to enhance annotation accuracy.
• Contributing to music data processes used in digital and analytical systems.

Video Annotator - BeatPulseLabs

(2026-01)

• Create structured descriptions of visual content by identifying scenes, actions, subjects, settings and significant visual changes.
• Perform video suitability/classification and scene segmentation.
• Create clear, information-dense descriptions and contextual subtitles to support accessibility for blind and low-vision audiences.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Music - Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University (CSJMU) (2026-01)

M. Music - Percussion & Tabla - Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya

Sangeet Prabhakar - Music - Prayag Sangeet Samiti

Bachelor - Tabla & Percussion - Prachin Kala Kendra

+3 Commerce - Commerce - K.B.D.A.V. College

+2 Science - Science - Nachuni Mahavidyalaya

Matriculation - Badapari High School

Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application - Computer Application - Green Leaves