Shanaya Kacheria · b. Mumbai
shanaya
kacheria.
Music is deeply human. More than performance, it is how we process emotion, memory, identity, and connection: a constant exploration of why sound makes us feel understood.
chapter 01 / about me
I think in choruses.
I grew up writing melodies in the margins of textbooks. Somewhere along the way, I realized I wasn’t only interested in making music, I was fascinated by what it does to us: why a sad song feels like a hug, and why a rhythm can rearrange your posture.
Through training in voice, piano, DJing, choir, and a cappella, I learned that performance is about communication, emotion, and creating moments of genuine human connection.
Pop & Jazz clarity · Intimate room acoustics
Chord structures · Vulnerable lyric weights
Fader drop energy · BPM crowd-reading sync
chapter 02 / practice & music
what I do on and off the mic.
Technical precision, fader controls, and vocal composition. I train consistently so my instincts have somewhere reliable to land.
chapter 03 / original songs
two songs, two confessions.
Melody is where the messy parts of our mind find expression. Hover over the tracks to view the records.
Falling For You
Exploring the excitement and vulnerability of first love, capturing how deeply someone can shape our emotional world.
"i was guarding the door / didn't notice you / were already inside."
Love Me Bold
Exploring the intensity of wanting connection while navigating uncertainty and the comforting chaos of love.
"don't whisper how you feel / shout it / i need to hear it from across the room."
GMI x Berklee Collaboration.
Selected as one of the 25 curated participants from India for this collaborative workshop. It was a week of being challenged by peers who think about music as a whole universe, learning how group performance creates emotional energy between performers and audiences.
National Selection
One of 25 musicians chosen from across India for a collaborative creative program.
Creative Development
Rehearsing, arranging, and developing original compositions with industry instructors.
Curated Event
GMI × Berklee
Attendee Name
SHANAYA K.
Role
ARTIST / VOCAL
Access Level
ALL ACCESS
*GMI-BERKLEE-SHANAYA-2024*
music is felt, not just heard.
Fascinated by the psychology of music, I explore how sound, emotion, memory, and behavior connect. Pick an insight below:
Why Sad Songs Feel Comforting
Sad songs comfort us by creating emotional recognition, making us feel understood without requiring direct conversation. Hearing an emotion expressed in lyrics feels less isolating, providing a safe space to validate and release difficult feelings like grief or loneliness.
chapter 06 / beyond the songs
the rest of the person.
A heavily photo-driven showcase of life off-stage. Swipe left or right on mobile, explore the blocks on desktop.
Writing Poetry
Poetry allows me to slow down and observe emotions carefully, which has deeply influenced the way I write music and lyrics.
Scuba Diving
Junior PADI Diver. Underwater exploration introduces a different relationship with sound, silence, and sensory awareness.
Skiing
A challenge of movement and focus, representing control and risk outside of my creative work.
Salaam Baalak Trust
Volunteering for five years, teaching Math and English to children and building confidence through long-term mentorship.
Writing Poetry
Poetry allows me to slow down and observe emotions carefully, which has deeply influenced the way I write music and lyrics.
Scuba Diving
Junior PADI Diver. Underwater exploration introduces a different relationship with sound, silence, and sensory awareness.
Skiing
A challenge of movement and focus, representing control and risk outside of my creative work.
Salaam Baalak Trust
Volunteering for five years, teaching Math and English to children and building confidence through long-term mentorship.