Hanok John Bennet V Hanok
“Music gives me discipline, while AI gives me new ways to express it,” said Hanok, who envisions a future where technology and musical creativity work hand in hand. Mysuru : For Hanok John Bennet V, music and artificial intelligence (AI) are two complementary passions shaping his creative journey. A final-year artificial intelligence and machine learning engineering student at The National Institute of Engineering (NIE), Mysuru, and a professionally trained violinist, Hanok is exploring how technology can transform the way music is created and experienced. Hanok’s musical journey began at the age of six under the influence of his parents. His father, Vedavasagan, is a professional guitarist who has performed with orchestras and worked in the Kannada film industry. He currently teaches at a music school in Mysuru. His mother, Mohanagangothri, is a Hindustani classical vocalist who has also sung for Kannada films. He has also performed at the Mysuru Dasara , Srirangapatna Dasara and the Bengaluru International Film Festival.