The campus resonated with enthusiasm on 8th December 2025 as students gathered for an inspiring Expert Talk by Sandeep Ranade, the visionary creator of the award-winning NaadSadhana App. The session offered a rare glimpse into the journey of a technologist and artist who seamlessly blends music with Artistic Intelligence.
A former Google engineer with a Master’s degree in Computer Science from Johns Hopkins University, Sandeep shared how he chose to merge his strong technical background with his lifelong passion for Indian classical music. As a devoted disciple of Late Padma Vibhushan Sangeet Martand Pandit Jasraj, he reflected on how rigorous training under the legendary maestro shaped his discipline, sensitivity, and creative growth.
The audience was captivated as he spoke about building NaadSadhana single-handedly. The iOS app uses AI for swar correction, provides an AI orchestra with tanpura, tabla, and other instruments, and offers guided practice workouts, making Indian classical music more accessible while preserving its rich traditions.
During the live demonstration, he showcased note and beat guidance, swar correction, and ear-training workouts. The talk left students motivated to pursue innovation with confidence and purpose.
A standout moment was his engaging interaction with the iOS Student Developer Program (ISDP) teams. He reviewed their apps, offered thoughtful suggestions, and motivated them to refine their ideas into powerful, user-centric solutions. The energy in the hall was infectious—students felt inspired, supported, and deeply motivated.
The session concluded with an enthusiastic Q&A, where Sandeep’s humility, clarity, and passion for innovation made a lasting impact. His words resonated with every student, lighting a spark of curiosity and creativity.
This Expert Talk became much more than a session—it was a memorable experience that empowered students to dream boldly, think creatively, and believe in the limitless possibilities of interdisciplinary innovation [Concise form: Where Music, Technology, and Young Innovators Meet] The campus resonated with enthusiasm on 8th December 2025 as students gathered for an inspiring Expert Talk by Sandeep Ranade, the visionary creator of the award-winning NaadSadhana App. The session offered a rare glimpse into the journey of a technologist and artist who seamlessly blends music with Artistic Intelligence.
A former Google engineer with a Master’s degree in Computer Science from Johns Hopkins University, Sandeep shared how he chose to merge his strong technical background with his lifelong passion for Indian classical music. As a devoted disciple of Late Padma Vibhushan Sangeet Martand Pandit Jasraj, he reflected on how rigorous training under the legendary maestro shaped his discipline, sensitivity, and creative growth.
The audience was captivated as he spoke about building NaadSadhana single-handedly. The iOS app uses AI for swar correction, provides an AI orchestra with tanpura, tabla, and other instruments, and offers guided practice workouts, making Indian classical music more accessible while preserving its rich traditions.
During the live demonstration, he showcased note and beat guidance, swar correction, and ear-training workouts. The talk left students motivated to pursue innovation with confidence and purpose.