Offset Education brings its first Bengaluru edition of OOTB Soundboard to The Humming Tree, featuring panel talks, workshops, and networking for music, dance, and theatre educators. The community now boasts over 700 members nationwide, driving collaborative change in arts education.
Key Takeaways
- Over 700 members across India
- First OOTB Soundboard event in Bengaluru
- Cross‑disciplinary collaboration among music, dance, and theatre educators
Historical Background
The OOTB podcast started during the pandemic as a modest effort to connect music teachers. After two seasons, founders Nush Lewis and Shanelle Rodrigues launched an online community platform in 2024, which has now grown to more than 700 active members.
Event Overview
This Sunday, the symposium will be held at The Humming Tree, Indiranagar, Bengaluru. The agenda includes a fireside chat with podcaster Mae Thomas and veteran educator Wendy Dickson, a panel on the state of arts education featuring pianist Karl Lutchmayer, educator Anupa Gnanakan, researcher Shilpa Mudbi Kothakota, and entrepreneur Bindu Subramaniam.
Workshops & Performances
Business lawyer Sandhya Surendran will lead a session on licensing original curricula, while MD Pallavi will run a creativity workshop. An evening showcase will feature three acts – Vishal Das, Anjali Manoharan, and a trio of Deepti Bhaskar, Aditi Bharatee, and Amanda Tropp.
Why This Matters
BozokMedia analysis shows that cross‑disciplinary gatherings like OOTB Soundboard accelerate innovation in Indian arts education, fostering a shared knowledge base that benefits both creators and learners.
"Collaboration is the heartbeat of artistic growth," says Nush Lewis.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Is registration required to attend?
A: Yes, participants must register for free via the official website.
Q2: Will workshop materials be available after the event?
A: All session recordings and resources will be shared with the community members post‑event.
