Balaji Sir has vast knowledge of Carnatic Mandolin and was a disciple of the late Padmashri Mandolin U. Srinivas. He has a very open teaching style. He provides a general framework and knowledge for playing and lets his students adapt their playing style to what works best for them thereby allowing students to enjoy the process of learning. He is also good at suggesting changes and correcting playing technique from 5000 miles away on Skype. Above all Balaji Sir is a great person and a patient and sincere teacher and it has been a pleasure learning from him