Online Music Classes for Kids · Ages 3–14.

Shankar Mahadevan, founder of the Academy of Indian Music for KidsFounderShankar Mahadevan
From the founder

When a child learns music, they don't just learn notes and rhythms. They learn to listen, to express, to persevere, and to celebrate every small step. Those lessons stay with them for life.

Shankar Mahadevan — Padma Shri awardee, Grammy Award winner and three-time National Award winner.

Kids' courses

Five inspiring ways for children to begin their music journey

Every course is thoughtfully designed for young learners, with age-appropriate guidance, clear milestones, and a beginner-friendly approach that meets your child where they are.

Ages 2.5-12 · Beginner

Grow With Music

Our flagship introduction for the youngest learners. Songs, swaras, claps, and activities - designed to build a child's ear and voice and nurture natural-born musical skills.

  • Voice + rhythm fundamentals
  • Song play in English, Hindi, Regional and foreign languages
  • Online Music Book TM as learning aid
1 class / week · 12 weeksContact Us →
Ages 6-14+ · Beginner to Advanced

Carnatic Vocal for Children

The Children Series introduces Carnatic music through fun, interactive lessons on Shruthi, Swaras, and Thalam, nurturing creativity, curiosity, and a love for music.

  • Voice culture, listening skills, basic notes
  • Rhythm concepts and exercises
  • Class Recordings and learning aids
  • Student Recitals and performance opportunities
1 class / week · 12 weeksContact Us →
Ages 6-14 · Beginner to Advanced

Hindustani Vocal for Children

The Children series introduces young children to Hindustani Music through fun, interactive lessons.

  • Sur (melody) and Laya (rhythm)
  • Introduce the seven Swaras
  • Rhythm concepts and exercises
  • Student Recitals and performance opportunities
1 class / week · 12 weeksContact Us →
Ages 8+ · Beginner to Advanced

Guitar

Expert teachers, flexible schedules, and a globally trusted curriculum make learning guitar fun, interactive, and inspiring for every young musician.

  • Foundations of Guitar
  • Trinity Certificate Preparation
  • Performance Track
  • Online Music Book TM as learning aid
1 class / week · 12 weeksContact Us →
Ages 6+ · Beginner to Advanced

Keyboard/Piano

From learning simple melodies to mastering rhythm and sheet music, kids progress through engaging, step-by-step lessons guided by expert mentors.

  • Foundations of Keyboard/Piano
  • Trinity Certificate Preparation
  • Performance Track
  • Online Music Book TM as learning aid
1 class / week · 12 weeksContact Us →
How it works

From a counselling session to your child's first stage moment

1

Book a counselling session

Share your child's age, language preference and schedule.

2

Enroll

We will help you register and enroll your child in the appropriate course.

3

Begin classes

We match you to a certified faculty member and start your child's musical journey.

4

Perform & progress

Regular online classes, fun exercises, recitals, and a path to perform — every step tracked.

Parent & student stories

What families across the world are saying

★★★★★
My 9-year-old went from singing along to film songs to performing a full geetham at her school's annual day. The patience the faculty has with kids is unbelievable.
PS
Priya S.Parent · Bangalore, India
★★★★★
We're in New Jersey and didn't think live Hindustani classes for our son were even possible. Two years later, he's the one teaching his cousins. Worth every dollar.
AR
Ananya R.Parent · NJ, USA
★★★★★
The milestone curriculum is what hooked us. Every quarter we see clear progress, my daughter performs, and the recordings make it easy to practice with her.
VK
Vikram K.Parent · Dubai, UAE

These moments were shared by parents during SANGAM™, annual global meet.

Navya
1:22
Akshara
1:04
Swara and Rohit Dashrathi
2:26
Aadya Bagul and Ruva Bagul
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Parent FAQs

Everything parents ask before they enroll

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