"This is an excellent portfolio which contains much evidence that you are an exceptionally dedicated, talented and a highly respected musician, Jazz pianist, improviser, composer, educator and performer."

- Dr Ian Higginson

"Arunava joined the Calcutta School of Music during my tenure as Joint Head of Western Music. He is a very skilled keyboard player and seamlessly transfers his knowledge to his students. He is a great friend to his students and mentors them well. He was also a teacher in the School's initiative to teach children at St. Xavier's Collegiate School, Kolkata and rendered valuable services there. He was always available to help out during students concerts at the school. I wish him well in all his endeavors and am sure he will be successful in spreading music among all his students! "

-Mr. Arup Mitra

"I’ve had the pleasure of working alongside Arunava for 5 and half years while I was the Administrator at The Calcutta School of Music. In this time I’ve found him to be an extremely talented musician and a patient and wonderful teacher. Not only was he extremely diligent in his work but always went the extra mile to help out in any program CSM organised. 

I am sure that his skills will take him a long way and that he’ll exceed all expectations placed upon him.

Wishing him the best for all future endeavors."

- Rupa Chatterjee

"We found that Mr. Chatterjee is a versatile musician, cooperative and hard-working teacher. We are sure that he will excide the expectation of any job he choose to do in the music business as an educator and a performer."

- Sunita Shakya

 "Arunava is a superb pianist with a solid foundation in classical music and jazz and as a teacher, he is patient, thorough and organised. Above all else, Arunava is a genuinely nice, kind human being and someone I and the Academy look forward to working with in the future."

 - Karan Khosla

"Thank you for the enriching and knowledgeable Master Class conducted at SSLCM, Kolkata Centre."

• - Sharmishtha Some

"During my time in Delhi working with many jazz musicians I was always very impressed by the professionally and musical expression of the pianist Shonai, with whom I had the chance to perform very often."

-Rainer Pusch 

"Being a strict and senior teacher myself, I was a little nervous and apprehensive about my first keyboard teacher. I had no background in the said instrument and hence needed a teacher who would be soft and patient and yet firm. Well, it seems I hit the jackpot straight away. Not only was Arunava an excellent teacher, he was an amiable person too, which helped me in asking some basic questions. Thanks to my teacher for inspiring and nurturing me, as I continue playing the keyboard till date..."

- Mrs V. Samanta

"Mr. Chatterjee taught me the keyboard for starting from 2013, till 2016. He has been an exceptional teacher, whose unconventional methods of teaching made me harbor a keen understanding in music at the end of the three years, and helped me pick up an instrument much faster than I'd expected."

 - Mohona Mustafi

"His unwavering determination and love for the piano, and music in any form influences me till date, and he's still my go-to if I'm ever in a fix regarding any issues concerning not just music, but my life in general." 

  - Saswata Dey

"A tree grows lush and green when it has a strong foundation, this foundation is laid by the person who nurtures the sapling in its nascent stage. As a musician i have had the honor of being guided by Mr Arunava Chatterjee. He was the person who understood my strengths and shortcomings and moulded my musicality according. Just like me he has nurtured many musicians into their true potential and i am sure in the presence of such a great teacher the world will be blessed with a garden of music."

- Soumyadeep Basak

"Mr. Arunava Chatterjee is one of the best music teachers I have across. He is knowledgeable, kind, patient and witty when it comes to instructing students. I had the pleasant opportunity to start learning keyboard from him and I know for a fact that I couldn’t have asked for a better  mentor."

- Javed Alam

"Arunava has been an amazing influence on me and has inculcated my passion for music. He intuitively understands his students and fine tunes his lessons toget the best out them. I always look forward to my sessions with Anurava and highly recommend him to who ever wants to enjoy and learn and bring the joy of music in their lives."

- S.B. Sharma

"There is a certain joy hidden when you see something, that you created with your very own hands, pleases hundreds of others. And I shall be immensely gratified to the person who taught me this art of transcending ecstasy, and showed ,that music is not necessarily some art of imposition or discipline ,but simply the ability to transfer joy. From the day that you taught me to steady my fingers on the keys to the day I learnt of the true meaning of this art , it has been an exhilarating journey. Thank you Arunava Sir ,for being my guiding lamp."

- Sahil Akhtar

"I started learning under Arunava Sir around 2 years ago, when I decided to finally learn the Piano as I had always wanted to. It is never too late to learn something, but it definitely isn't easy either. I was not a good student at all, but I am very grateful to Arunava Sir for bearing with me and being patient with me in the midst of my impatience."

- Ahana Mustafi

"I would like to thank you as you were the most wonderful music teacher I have received till now. Learning and practicing all the lessons with you was just amazing. Whenever I was with you I never realized how time passed. You made all the lessons so much fun with all your stories and jokes. But at the end of our slot you would say "Okay, so let's meet next day." It was really hard for me as that short span of time with you was the most wonderful time in my entire week. Thank you once again sir for such a wonderful experience."

- Ankush Das

"Thank you for being a wonderful teacher, mentor and guide in my musical journey. I really am grateful for                   

 - how you kept me motivated for piano lessons despite my 80 hour work schedule. I wish i always find inspirational leaders in music industry who keep me motivated to practice  may what happen 

- simplifying music theory and complex piano lessons for me. You were able to simplify lessons for me and over a week i would be playing something that i never imagined i could

- sharing your personal journey with music and a side of you that always kept amazing me. Hats off to your dedication towards music. You are one of the best pianist i ever came across. God speed. 

Thank you once again. May i get a chance to work with you again."

- Karanjot Singh Sarna

"A real pleasure to have been tutored by Mr. Chatterjee . In my view hes amongst the best pianists in the country and his patience and humility make him an equally good teacher."

- Ozair