About Aarohanam School of Music
Founded in 2015, Aarohanam School of Music stands as a dedicated centre for the pursuit of Carnatic Classical Music. What began as a humble online initiative with a single student from the United States has now grown into a vibrant institution with learners across India and around the world — including the USA, UK, Germany, Singapore, Malaysia, Canada, Netherlands, Australia, and France.
At Aarohanam, we believe that music is not just learned — it is lived. Our approach blends traditional guru–shishya values with modern digital learning methods, offering structured one-to-one mentorship and a curriculum that nurtures discipline, devotion, and depth in musical understanding.
We offer well-designed courses for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced levels in
Carnatic Classical Vocal
Carnatic Classical Violin
Carnatic Classical Flute
Students also benefit from
Exclusive modules for NRI learners
Online milestone certification exams
Flexible learning through Aarohanam SwaraSync, our digital self-paced learning platform
Vision
To preserve and promote Indian classical music by empowering learners worldwide to learn, revisit, and evolve through sincere, structured, and value-based musical guidance.
Mission
Our mission is to
- Provide holistic and disciplined music education rooted in traditional values and enriched with modern teaching tools.
- Cultivate musical sensitivity, confidence, and cultural awareness in every learner.
- Create platforms for meaningful performance, artistic exchange, and community engagement.
- Encourage students to view music not merely as performance, but as a lifelong spiritual and emotional journey.
- Support every student to grow at their own pace while maintaining the purity and integrity of the Carnatic tradition.
Our Journey
Over the past decade, Aarohanam has:
- Conducted hundreds of concerts, workshops, and festivals — including our flagship Aalapana Annual Music Festival and the international NRI Music Festival.
- Built strong academic and cultural partnerships with Nandagokula Kala Kendra, Niswarth Trust, Re-Ignite School of Passion, and several schools across Mangaluru and Bengaluru.
- Mentored students who have secured:
AIR & Doordarshan Grade Certifications
National-level scholarships including CCRT
Ranks in music board examinations
Hundreds of prizes in state, national, and international competitions
Our Team
Our Initiatives
Aarohanam SwaraSync
A digital self-paced learning platform enabling students to learn, revisit, and refine lessons anytime, from anywhere.
Online Concert Series
Special thematic concerts held during Navaratri, Deepavali, Ramanavami, and other cultural festivals.
Aarohanam Aalapana – Annual Music Festival
A celebration of learning, devotion, and musical growth, featuring students, teachers, and invited guest artists.
Our Ethos
Aarohanam stands for sincerity, humility, and excellence.
We believe that music is a journey of the soul. Every learner is encouraged to go beyond technique — to internalize music as a way of life, a source of grace, and a means of inner elevation.