Our Story: From Band to Music Ecosystem
20Hz began as a live-performing band built by musicians. It later expanded into music education, recording, production, and creative services.
Today, 20Hz brings together 20Hz LIVE, 20Hz ACADEMY, 20Hz STUDIOS, and 20Hz PRODUCTIONS into a single connected ecosystem.
The organisation is based in Kochi, Kerala, with a community of more than 30 musicians, educators, engineers, videographers, and other creative professionals.
How 20Hz Began
Before 20Hz existed as a brand, Dhananjay Muraleedharan was performing live shows primarily under his own name as a violinist. As the number of performances grew, he began thinking about building a dedicated brand that could represent a complete team rather than an individual performer.
The turning point came on February 26, 2024, during a planned performance at a News18 Tamil Nadu food festival in Pondicherry. While the musicians were preparing for the stage soundcheck, Dhananjay decided it was time to officially launch the brand. 20Hz was introduced at that event.
The band was initially formed in Chennai. Later, Dhananjay moved to Kochi, marking a new phase in the development of 20Hz. The Kochi phase brought together a larger group of artists and collaborators. Niranjan Muralidharan became a partner, and the organisation was formally registered, including GST.
What began as a live-performing band gradually developed into a wider music and creative ecosystem covering live performance, music education, music production, recording, video production, and creative work.
The People Behind 20Hz
20Hz Music is built by musicians, educators, production professionals, marketers, and creative collaborators working across different parts of the music ecosystem.
Founder
Dhananjay Muraleedharan
Dhananjay is the founder of 20Hz, a violinist, audio engineer, and music educator. He shaped the original vision for 20Hz and continues to lead the development of the wider ecosystem.
Co-Founder
Niranjan Muraleedharan
Niranjan is a vocalist and music educator and one of the key people involved in managing the 20Hz artist community and organisational development.
Official Partner / Key Supporter
Vipin Chandran
A senior professional and Vice President at Impelsys who has supported the development, infrastructure, and professional growth of 20Hz.
Key Contributor
Anish Kumar
An important supporter of 20Hz, contributing to sponsorships, marketing, infrastructure, and business development.
Key Contributor
Rohit Koottadan
Rohit Koottadan has also contributed to the development and growth of 20Hz, supporting areas including sponsorships, marketing, infrastructure, and business development.
Beyond the core team, 20Hz has grown into a community of 30+ artists, creatives, collaborators, and team members, including musicians, educators, audio engineers, videographers, directors, editors, and marketers.
20Hz Gallery
Why the Name "20Hz"?
The name 20Hz comes from the idea of “where we begin to hear.”
20Hz represents the lower threshold of the frequency range associated with human hearing.
For the brand, the name represents the point where sound becomes something we can experience and hear.
The name was also chosen because it gave the brand room to grow beyond a live band into music education, recording, production, and other creative work
From a Band to a Music Ecosystem
These four divisions work together seamlessly. They are not separate businesses.
For example, a student can start by learning an instrument at the Academy. They can then record an original song in the Studio. Next, they can film a music video through Productions. Finally, they can step out to perform live on stage with the band.
Milestones Along the Way
Since its launch, 20Hz has performed for corporate organisations, educational institutions, hospitality groups, and private events.
Its experience includes organisations and institutions such as Deloitte, Adobe, Volvo, SBI, IIITDM Kancheepuram, SRM University, and NIT Calicut.
In hospitality, 20Hz has performed for groups and properties including The Leela Group, Raviz, Radisson Blu, Le Méridien, JW Marriott, ITC Grand Chola, Taj, and Crowne Plaza.
One of the major milestones in the journey was an all-India tour with The Leela Group for “Showcasing Kerala.”
What We Believe
Quality, creativity, professionalism, and genuine collaboration shape how we approach music and every project we take on.
Quality
We focus on quality in every performance and project.
Creativity
We value fresh ideas and creative expression.
Professionalism
We approach our work with professionalism.
Musicianship
We value strong musical skills and real-world experience.
Reliability
We aim to deliver consistently and responsibly.
Collaboration
We believe strong creative work comes from working together.
The Road Ahead
Our next step is physical expansion. We are working toward opening dedicated Academy, Studio, and Production facilities in key South Indian cities like Chennai and Bangalore.
We also aim to grow 20Hz Live through larger performances, collaborations, and projects involving prominent artists and celebrities.
The long-term goal is to make 20Hz a trusted destination for music, performance, education, production, and creative expression across India and eventually around the world.
Ready to Work With 20Hz?
Whether you want to book a live band, learn an instrument, record a track, or produce a video, our team is ready to help. Connect with us today to start your project.