Uttara Swaminathan has been giving public performances since 2013. She has performed at numerous prestigious events and sabhas including

Swathi Sangeethotsavam, Brahma Gana Sabha, Naada Inbam, Madhuradhwani, Gayana Samaj, BTM Cultural Academy, Sarvani Sangeetha Sabha, Music Triangle, Tamil Sangam Mumbai, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Manjari and Ananya Sabhangana. She is currently a student of Vidushi’s Ranjani and Gayathri. Before this, she was a student of Vidushi Jayanthi Kumaresh for 19 years. Uttara's music is characterized by a full voice in all registers, clear diction, and adherence to the canonical rules of Carnatic music while improvising to deliver soothing and pleasant variations that delight the listener.