Smt. Usha Char is a professional musician. She is currently a resident of Olney, USA. She has been a performing musician in Indian Vocal Music for the past 30 years. She had her initial training in music from Sri. T Puttaswamiah and continued with advanced training from Sri. Anoor S Ramakrishna. She is well versed both in the practical and theoretical aspects of Classical Music. She is an ‘A’ Grade artist. She performs over All India Radio and Television. She has given solo concerts at various places throughout India, and the USA. Usha has won several Awards. This includes the Best Teacher Award from Cleveland Aradhana Committee and many more. She is an active composer and has composed music for several concerts, dance dramas, and plays. Usha is the Artistic Director of Nadatarangini. It is a non-profit association dedicated to the propagation of Indian music in the USA. She is also the Founder, and Director of Nadopasana, School of Indian Classical Music. She is currently training many students. Many of the students are concert artists performing at various places, both in the USA and in India.