Smt. Jayanthi Umesh began her training at the age of six years old, in Bengaluru, India. She worked with the late Vidushi (female Maestro) M. Janaki. Later she got training under the tutelage of the late Smt. Sugandha Raman. The latter of whom paved a path for women musicians in a time the field was only fit for men. Umesh received advance training from Professor Suguna Varadachari of Madras University in Chennai. She went to workshops and training sessions by Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna and the late Sri. R K Srikntan. Umesh has performed in several music concerts. She is teaching at her school, Mahatee Music Academy. The school imparts Carnatic music education.