Join India’s #1 Online Music Academy since 2010.
Live Classes • Certified Teachers • Flexible Timings • Performance Opportunities.
FounderShankar Mahadevan“ Music can be a hobby, a passion, or simply a little escape from a busy day. At Shankar Mahadevan Academy, we help you discover the joy of learning music and find your own musical journey.
Shankar Mahadevan — Padma Shri awardee, Grammy Award winner and three-time National Award winner.
A wide range of vocal and instrument courses
Whatever draws you to music — a raga, a film song, a bhajan, a rhythm, or an instrument you've always meant to pick up — there's a structured course for it, at every level.
Vocals & Rhythm
Trained voices, across traditions and styles.
Classical Vocals
Hindustani and Carnatic, from first swara to advanced repertoire.
Movie Songs
Bollywood and regional film music, including the Hindi and Tamil Playback Series.
Devotional Music
Bhajans, kirtans and shlokas.
Rhythms & Konnakol
The South Indian art of vocal percussion, and rhythm training for every musician.
Voice Gym
A specialised series on voice production, breath support and vocal health.
Grow With Music
Our own curriculum for young children — songs, swaras, claps and activities.
Instruments
Two curricula, depending on where you want to go.
Guitar
Acoustic foundations through to accompaniment and solo playing.
Piano / Keyboard
Technique, sheet music and repertoire, step by step.
Love Your Instrument curriculum
Our own performance-focused path — built around playing music you enjoy, from early on.
Trinity curriculum
Graded preparation towards internationally recognised Trinity College London certification.
Not sure which of these fits? That's what the counselling call is for — we'll ask about your background, your schedule and the music you love, then point you to the right starting level.
🎶 Why Learn at Shankar Mahadevan Academy?
Flexible, Interactive Learning
Choose live online sessions that suit your schedule—backed by a supportive team.
Structured Curriculum Across Genres
Courses designed for all levels—across Hindustani, Carnatic, Bollywood, Instruments & more.
Expert Instructors, Certified Faculty
Learn from accomplished musicians trained in modern pedagogy and performance.
Tradition Meets Technology
Our platform combines time-honored music methods with cutting-edge digital tools.
Live Sessions with Shankar Mahadevan
Interact with the maestro himself in exclusive sessions offered to enrolled students.
Community & Performance Opportunities
Be part of student showcases like SANGAM™, PRAYAG™, Recitals, and join local SMA Chapters.
What singers around the world are saying
I started at forty-two having never sung a note formally. Two years on I'm two levels into Hindustani vocals and it's the best hour of my week.
We're in New Jersey and didn't think live Carnatic classes for our daughter were even possible. The faculty's patience with children is remarkable.
My son went from a borrowed guitar to playing at his school showcase in eighteen months. The structure is what makes it work.
These moments were shared by students during SANGAM™, annual global meet.
