Vinayak Hegde, Born with interest in Music. From a young age, he grew up listening to Pt.Bhimsen Joshijiβs Music and spent his childhood in trying to sing the same. By the inspiration and support of his father, he started learning Hindustani Claasical Music under the able guidance of Pt.Shreepad Hegde Somanmane, Sirsi for 6 years and Pt.Jayateerth Mevundi, Hubli for 8 years. At present learning Music(pure Kirana Gharana singing style) under the tutelage of Pt.Shreenivas Bhimsen Joshi. The blessings and guidance of his gurus and his own sincere efforts have moulded him into a versatile and brilliant vocalist. Vinayak Hegdeβs singing presentation in kirana gharana with intelligible Alaap, brilliant layakari and creative sargams. Speed and unique patterns of taans and rendition in Mandra and Ati-Mandra Saptak are prominently noticeable in his singing. He has got a old heritage voice as gift. He is equally proficient in rendering khayal, Abhangs, Bhajans, Tumri, Natyageeth and Dasarapada.