Patanekar was initiated into Hindustani classical music by the late Vithalrao Pai at Sawantwadi.

Joshi trained her in all aspects of the vocal music and nuances of Jaipur, Gwalior style of singing.

Recognized as an 'A' Grade artiste in 1983, she has performed for National Programmes as well as Tuesday Night Concerts.

A regular concert performer, she has participated in music conferences in the major cities of India as well as the NCPA, Dadar-Matunga Music Circle, Sawai Gandharva Music Festival, Pune (1975, Jayashri Patkar before marriage and in 1992), Gwalior Sangeet Sammelan, Gwalior, Basant Sangeet Sammelan, Delhi and the AIR Sangeet Sammelan, Lucknow (2000).

"Video: Jayashri Patanekar performing at Gandharva Mahavidyalay, Pune on the occasion of 60th Birthday of Smt.