Ms. Vaibhav Sakshi
Assistant Professor , Music (Arts & Media)
Pursuing Ph.D. in Music from the Department of Music, University of Delhi
Master degree in Hindustani Music specialized in Vocal from Miranda House, University of Delhi
BA (Hons.), Music (Vocal), Miranda House, University of Delhi
Vocalist – Hindustani Music, Music Educator, Performing Artist, Vocal coach
Vaibhav Sakshi is an Assistant Professor at the Thapar School of Liberal Arts and Sciences (TSLAS), specializing in Hindustani classical music. She brings a wealth of academic and performance experience, grounded in over a decade of rigorous training and excellence in Indian classical vocal music. Trained in the Guru-Shishya Parampara under renowned Gwalior Gharana vocalist Dr. Soma Singh (an “A” grade artist of All India Radio), she has developed a deep foundation in traditional music while also engaging actively in academic research and pedagogy.
Her areas of expertise include Hindustani vocal techniques, raga improvisation, music theory, vocal health, and performance artistry. Vaibhav has performed at prestigious platforms such as the IIC Winter Festival, Taj Mahotsava, WOFA–ICAI, and JNU Convocation, and has served as a judge at major cultural events including those at IIT Delhi, Miranda House, Food Corporation of India, etc.
She is a UGC-NET qualified scholar and a university Gold medalist, currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Music from the University of Delhi. Her academic achievements include the Jaya Appasamy Scholarship, CCRT Scholarship by the Ministry of Education, Tushar Pandit Memorial Gold Medal, and multiple awards for securing top ranks at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
In addition to her teaching and performance career, she is actively involved in mentoring students, contributing to university cultural life, and furthering research in music education and voice training. Her commitment to both artistic excellence and student development makes her a valued member of the TSLAS faculty.
Honors & Achievements
- Recipient of Jaya Appasamy Scholarship(2024-25) for excellence in the field of Hindustani Music Vocal.
- CCRT National Scholarship by ministry of education in the field of Hindustani Music Vocal for Young Artists (2019-21)
- Tushar Pandit Memorial Gold Medal for being the topper in M.A. Music in University of Delhi (2021).
- Smt. V. Vani Bai Ram Memorial Award for securing highest cumulative marks in M.A. Music.
- Dr.M.Vijayalaxmi Memorial Award
- Smt. Laxmi N.Trivedi Award for being the topper in B.A.(Hons.) Music, University of Delhi,2019.
- N.N.Kesar Memorial Academic Award by Miranda House College, 2019.
- University Rankers Award, Miranda House,2021
- University Rankers Award, Miranda House, 2019.
Performances & Recognition
- Performed as a lead vocalist with Talfry, a classical percussion band based out of Delhi, at Kamani Auditorium, Delhi, 2025.
- Performed Solo Vocal recital at Ltg Auditorium, by Surdarpan organisation, 2025.
- Judged "Mehfil" an event organised by Music Club of IIT Delhi(2024).
- Judged an event at Food Corporation of India, New Delhi(2023).
- Hindustani Vocal Concert at Deewan Public School, Meerut, UP (2023)
- Invited to judge the Indian Classical Choir Competition at Rendezvous'23, Annual Festival of IIT Delhi.
- Invited to judge the Indian Classical Choir Competition at Miranda House College, University of Delhi in 2023.
- Invited to judge the Indian Classical Competition'23 at Mayoor School, Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
- Hindustani Vocal Concert on the occasion of International Women’s Day’2023,organized by Delhi Customs Zone at Delhi Cantonment.
- IICWinter Festival 2022, Delhi
- Performed in Parampara, an online concert series(2021),organized by Kala Prakash Organization, Varanasi
- Performed at Vice Chancellor Office, University of Delhi, in 2018.
- Performed at JNU Convocation, 2018.
- NaadAura2018, Delhi
- Antaragni'17, Annual festival organized by IIT Kanpur
- Performed at Rendezvous, IIT Delhi, 2017 and 2018.
- TajMahotsava, Agra etc.
- Won various Inter-college Competition of University of Delhi (2017-2019), which includes Gargi college, Hindu College, Jesus and Marry College, Daulat Ram College, Shri Venkateshwara College, St. Stephens College and many more.
- Former President of GEETANJALI- Indian Music Society of Miranda House College, University of Delhi
Paper Presentation
- Presented a Paper titled “Vidushi Veena Sahasrabuddhe ki gayaki- ek sankshipt vishleshan” in the Department of Music, University of Delhi
