“Growing up in Hyderabad, my parents encouraged me to explore my creative side. I was in first grade when I first discovered my love for music through the keyboard. I mean, who wouldn’t love playing movie songs all day? As I grew older, I started exploring different genres like classical and western music.
After a brief pause to focus on my higher education, I joined a music band in my B.Tech first year at Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute of Engineering and Technology. Performing with fellow musicians was an incredible experience! We played at several college events and even at external events. My friend Tarang introduced me to music programming, and I was instantly hooked. I spent hours experimenting with software like Logic Pro and FL Studio, recreating songs and learning new techniques.
The 2020 lockdown was a blessing in disguise. With all the extra time, I honed my skills, learning and practicing at midnight (much to my parents’ initial concern!). My hard work paid off when I landed my first paid assignment, composing music for an advertisement for a local brand.
My debut song, “Antaryuddham,” was a reflection of my own struggles with my inner self. Since then, I’ve composed music for several web series, songs, short films, and advertisements. And now, I’m working as a music director for a film’s background scores – a dream come true!
Last month, I composed music for the film “Maranam,” directed by Sagar Sailesh, which premiered in theaters on June 21st. Working on this project was incredibly enriching for me. Director Sailesh pushed my creative boundaries and imparted invaluable lessons, helping me grow into a more mature artist. I’m grateful to my parents, friends, and well-wishers for their unwavering support in my journey and I’m excited to see where my music journey takes me next!”
- SS Vardhan, Music Composer