Kalanidhi School of Music

What we teach

Our courses

Western and Indian classical, taught with rigour and warmth - choose the instrument that calls you.

Western Classical

Piano & Keyboard

From first scales to advanced repertoire, learn touch, timing and theory on the very instrument that set a world record.

  • All ages & levels
  • Theory + performance
  • Trinity grade prep
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Blues · Jazz · Lead · Bass · Rhythm

Guitar

Acoustic and electric guitar across genres, building rhythm, lead technique and the ear to improvise with confidence.

  • Acoustic & electric
  • Genre-spanning
  • Beginner to advanced
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Kit · Djembe · Cajon

Drums & Percussion

Groove, coordination and stamina on the full kit and hand percussion - taught by a Grade 8 Trinity drummer.

  • Full kit & hand drums
  • Coordination drills
  • Grade 8 mentor
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Indian Percussion

Tabla

The taals, bols and intricate rhythm of the tabla, taught with traditional rigour and modern clarity.

  • Classical taals
  • Bols & compositions
  • Solo & accompaniment
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Indian Classical

Carnatic Vocal

Sarali varisai to kritis - a structured path through South Indian classical vocal, voice culture and raga.

  • Foundation to kritis
  • Voice culture
  • Raga & tala

Find your voice

Turn on your mic and hum any note - we'll show you exactly which pitch you're singing.

Western Classical

Western Vocal

Breath, pitch and expression for the modern singer, with sight-singing and performance coaching.

  • Breath & pitch
  • Sight-singing
  • Stage performance

Find your voice

Turn on your mic and hum any note - we'll show you exactly which pitch you're singing.

Portrait of Dr. T. S. Satish Kumar

Your teacher

Dr. T. S. Satish Kumar

World's Fastest Pianist · 47 notes per second

His story