ABOUT
Introduction:
Madhav was born on 24 February 1988 in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, and brought up in Hyderabad, Agra, Delhi, and is currently living in Mumbai. He is highly motivated and a versatile singer blessed with a beautiful, warm, and soothing voice. He is a trained Hindustani classical singer and a qualified certificate-level pianist from Trinity College London. He has learned Indian classical music under the guidance of Pt. Sadanand Brahmbhatt (Agra), Pt. Umesh Kampoowale (Gwalior), and Pt. Sarathi Chatterjee (Delhi), and Western Classical Piano from Mr. Ronald Laloo (Delhi), Guitar from Mr. Francis Miranda (Agra), and Mr. Pradeep Chauhan (Agra). To understand the process of recording, music programming, and mixing, Madhav has learned sound engineering and music production from Mr. Ally (Delhi).
During his growing-up days, he used to listen to Indian classical music, Western Classical Music, Bollywood, and Pop songs. Madhav idolized maestros like Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan, Pt. Jasraj, Ustad Amir Khan, Pt. Ajoy Chakraborty, Ustad Rashid Khan, Ustad Zakir Hussain, J.S. Bach, Antonio Vivaldi, C. Debussy, G.F. Handel, W.A. Mozart, and L.V. Beethoven. He also enjoys listening to Lata Mangeshkar, Manna Dey, Mohd. Rafi, and Kishore Kumar.
Madhav is an open-minded singer/musician and enjoys listening, singing, and playing music of distinct cultures and different genres from all around the world.
Career:
Madhav started his career as a performer and music educator at the age of 18 (that was quite late). He has prepared many students for Trinity College London exams (Piano) certificate level and for Prayag Sangeet Samiti (Hindustani vocals) examinations. To follow his passion and fulfill his dreams, he resigned from his music educator job at Edubridge International School Mumbai (An IB World School), where he was preparing IBDP students for International Baccalaureate music exams, and started collaborating with international as well as Indian artists to produce music and perform at various events.
Voice Texture and Singing Style:
Technically very sound, Madhav has a rich, soothing, and deep voice. His impressive range and distinct voice signature make him unique in the music industry. Before moving on to give a final take in the studio, he does a good warm-up and records some scratch versions of the song at his home studio to understand the emotions and technicalities of the song. With his warm voice, Madhav brings soul and meaning to any kind of song. He improvises songs when singing live at concerts, and they sound nothing but amazing.
Personal Life:
Madhav is the third out of four siblings in the family and comes from a very humble background. He has seen his parents struggle to make a living for almost 16 years.
Madhav's biggest inspiration is his mother, Smt. Beena Devi Agrawal, who has supported his father, Shri. Rajkumar Agrawal, in every aspect of life and worked day and night to earn bread for the family. At present, she is running a restaurant in Agra. Madhav tied the knot with Megha Agarwal in May 2012 and was blessed with a very sweet girl, Veda, in September 2016.
Testimonials:
Madhav has a wonderful voice that truly touches the soul. It makes you want to keep hearing him on repeat. Listening to him sing classical music is one of my favorite things, and I hope one day his voice reaches the world.
- Falguni Seth (Educationist)
I have known Madhav for more than a decade. I have seen his continuous dedication and professional training in both Hindustani classical as well as in Western music. He is a fantastic singer/performer and a fabulous teacher.
He is trying his hands on compositions now, and I'm sure he will be successful in this role as well. He deserves recognition. As a co-performer, I can say I am really impressed by his singing talent and huge knowledge. I wish him all the best for his bright musical career.
- Ankur Grover (Musician)
Madhav is a wonderful human being full of humility, and his soulful rendition is an expression of the in-depth goodness that lies within him and clearly is a gift from the universe. I am happy to give him my wholehearted endorsement for his future endeavors.
- Pramila Sen (IB Educator)
