From a young age Sanka Dineth De Silva had a hidden talent. That hidden talent was music. This was mostly highlighted in his schooling years. Most of his schooling life was at Tissa Central College in Kalutara, then later at Panadura Sumangala again in Kalutara, his home town.
His teachers realised his vast music ability, especially when he chose music as anO’level subject in grade 9, which he carried on for 2 years till grade 11. Without question Sanka passed with flying colours in music. With all the commotion in his schooling life Sanka was also in the school western band. He not only plays the guitar but; the piano, violin and the flute. Being a very versatile musician it goes without question that he has a diploma in vocal classic bhathkande music (Indian classic)
Throughout his schooling years he participated in countless extracurricular activities and numerous talent shows, which not only promoted his schools talent but highlighted him as an accomplished and promising future musician for Sri Lanka and all this at such a young age. This was further enhanced by his composing skills when he directed school shows and ‘wowed’ his school teachers and teachers from the Kalutara district.
Sanka Dineth left Tissa central college after his O’level and joined Panadura Sri Sumangala to continue his further education (A levels). He studied; combined maths, chemistry and physics. Along with his highly demanding and challenging subjects he found the time to take part in the schools music events. The teachers didn’t need to hear much of Sanka’s talent they knew he was a light which would never be blown out, meaning his gift came from the universe and beyond, so Sanka was given the opportunity to be the music director of the school. Sanka being such a versatile and endowed young musician, was given that prestigious position in the school. Sanka’s ability to compose melodies was again an advantage for him, because when the teacher heard of this, he was asked to join the school orchestra.
During these 2 years, which were the vital years of Sanka Dineth’s life, he explored and studied many aspects of music and looked into many different types of music from all continents such as opera. His interests lead him to his peak of the music knowledge retained already. Without Sanka realising it will be in his favour for his future.
After leaving school Sanka Dineth found he had more time at hand. Since his love for music only grew deeper he decided he wanted to play for a band called ‘drizzle’. Though this was only for a very short while Sanka travelled and played for many weddings and birthdays in various hotels for many functions.