Yashwant Thitte

Yashwant Thitte is an Indian harmonium player and instructor based in Pune, Maharashtra, recognised for his work in Hindustani classical, semi-classical, and light music traditions. He holds a Master of Arts in Music with a specialization in harmonium from Pune University and is a Visharad from the Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, reflecting a strong academic and performance-oriented foundation.

As a performer, Thitte has appeared at music festivals such as Vasantotsav and the Triveni Music & Dance Festival and is known for his role as an accompanist to vocalists and instrumentalists in classical settings. His playing style supports melodic structure and improvisation, making him a consistent presence in concert accompaniment across genres.

Alongside performance, he is actively engaged in teaching, with over a decade of experience training students across age groups. His curriculum spans classical and semi-classical forms as well as bhajans, ghazals, and film music. Through both online and in-person sessions, he provides structured guidance, including preparation for certification exams under the Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya system.