Shankari Balasubramanian started learning vocal music from the age of seven under the tutelage of Smt.R.Vedavalli, one of the doyens of Carnatic Music. Subsequently, she had the fortune of learning under Sri. D.K.Jayaraman, simultaneously attending music classes at The Music Academy, Chennai. She passed the Music Teachers Training course conducted by the Music Academy. She proceeded further with her pursuit of music and learnt various nuances of Carnatic music under the tutelage of Sri. T.K.Subramaniam in Tirunelveli. She received advanced training in pallavi and layam from Sri. J.Venkataraman of Trichy. After coming to Chennai she had the opportunity of learning under the tutelage of Sangeetha Kalanidhi Madurai Sri. T.N.Seshagopalan.

She has performed in various sabhas in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh in India.

She has also performed in Australia and the U S; Conducted Carnatic music workshop at Keerthana Music School, Melbourne, Australia.

Presently, she is teaching vocal music to a number of students from India, Australia and the US. She is currently accepting new students across all levels from beginners to advanced learners.