We are blessed to have parents who are interested in Carnatic Classical Music. Right from childhood they encouraged us to learn VEENA. Sarvani and I , learnt for about 5-6 years in TENALI. Then there was a break for both of us because of our IIT preparation. But, both of us later continued learning at IITM. I should proudly say, Sarvani is much better at Veena than I am today.