Harsha Makalande started teaching Pop Music in 1979 while on a 4 year long tour with the outstanding Pop/Jazz band from from Sri Lanka ...Lotus... led by Raja and Priyanthi Jalaldeen. The purpose of the tour was to entertain audiences in Venice, Nairobi, Dubai, and Kuwait while residing in some of the best venues in those cities! Though trained in Western Classical Theory and Practicals, Harsha began catering to the demand of students yearning to learn Pop and Jazz. He formulated his own method of teaching aspects of his profession at a time when normal Academic norms were not available widely to achieve high standards...But he soon succeeded in turning out dozens of students...most of whom are now leading professional musicians and artistes here and abroad! After returning to Sri lanka Harsha entered the Sinhala Film world by creating award wining music scores. He was also adjudged the Best Music Director at the State Drama Festival competing with the leading composers of the day!

In 1987 he formed the Khrome Ensemble, and by 1990 started creating original concert music for full orchestra. Harsha has performed in some of the world's top venues and festivals.

His passion for imparting the knowledge gained in a career spanning nearly 50 years with respect to the developing young artiste of today is continuously being refreshed...nurtured by his love for IT, Electronics, and Modern Physics!

In this view...

this is an invitation to experience the technique and knowledge of an artiste who is also well versed in Orchestration, Harmony, History, Counterpoint, Arranging, and Directing.

The philosophical concepts of Teaching, Learning and Performing music are also part of the syllabus presented to the

prospective

Student and Teacher-Trainee!