Kaavya Valiveti received her initial music training in Carnatic music from her mother and in western classical music, from various teachers. For the past twelve years, she has been a disciple of harmonium maestro Pt. Dr. Ravindra Katoti of Bengaluru, whose mission for the past several decades has been the promotion of harmonium, in particular as a solo instrument. She has given solo performances, has been a part of jugalbandis, and has accompanied several vocalists and tabla artists, including at the Festival of Tabla in 2019 and 2022.