I’m Yatish John Kumar, professionally known as “Y J K”, a Music Director and Composer based in Bengaluru, India. With credits including the film Kalpana Vilasi (2019) in the Kannada industry, I craft soundscapes that merge Indian classical, folk traditions and contemporary styles. Under my stage identity Y J K, I direct student ensembles, produce music for multimedia, and steer creative collaborations — all while embracing the mantra that “Teaching is the real magic.”