Aparna Kelkar was initiated into Hindustani classical music by late Mrs.Purnima Talwalkar Thereafter , Aparna continued to undertake nuances of the Agra gharana from it's well known exponent, late Padmabhushan Pt.C.R.Vyas. At present she is learning the deeper aspects of vocal music under the able guidance of Shri.Shriram Shintre and a noted harmonium player and one of the most respected personalities in Hindustani classical music, Dr.Arawind Thatte.
Apart from traditional training,she is also a merit holder in the Sangeet Alankar examination conducted by the Gandharva Mahavidyalaya and also a rank holder in the M.A.examination (Music) of the S.N.D.T. University.She has also cleared the National Educational Testing (NET) exam conducted by the U.G.C. in 2003. Aparna is also a B+ grade artiste of All India Radio for Classical and Light Music.