Swarna Rethas, is currently a disciple of Sanjay Subrahmanyan. He has performed in famous sabhas in the city, R R Sabha, Naada Inbam, Krishna Gana Sabha, RR Sabha, Hamsadwani, Thiruvanmiyur Asthika Samajam to name a few. He has won the CMANA prize from The Music Academy for the best vocalist in the U-25 category. His concert at The Music Academy in the year 2004 won the Best concert prize among all the concerts in the 12.45 slot.