Beyond Songs — We Build Musicians
“At SruthiLaya, we believe in cultivating musical and artistic excellence through structured learning and heartfelt guidance. Founded by Athira Brahmanandan, our school embodies the essence of classical Indian arts while embracing modern online learning. From the foundation to advanced mastery, our courses are crafted to respect tradition, nurture creativity, and prepare students for performance, competitions, and lifelong artistic growth.”
Our Vision
To preserve and promote the richness of Indian classical arts by imparting authentic training guided by experienced gurus, fostering discipline, dedication, and artistic excellence
Our Mission
To preserve and promote the richness of Indian classical arts by imparting authentic training guided by experienced gurus, fostering discipline, dedication, and artistic excellence
“At Sruthilaya Kalalayam, our vision is to create a meaningful space where tradition, discipline, and artistic excellence come together. Music is not just a skill to be learned, but a lifelong journey that shapes character, focus, and inner expression.
With a strong foundation rooted in Indian classical heritage, our aim is to nurture each student with care, patience, and personalised guidance. Through structured learning and the wisdom of experienced gurus, we strive to build not just performers, but true musicians.
We are committed to preserving the richness of our musical traditions while adapting to modern learning methods, making quality training accessible to students across the world.
I warmly welcome you to be a part of Sruthilaya Kalalayam and begin your journey into the world of music with us.”
Meet Our Lead Instructors
Carnatic Vocalist | Music Director | Founder – Saamagana Sabha, Sharjah (U.A.E.)
Anish Adoor is a distinguished Carnatic vocalist and music director with over 25 years of experience. A proud alumnus of Sree Swathi Thirunal College of Music, Thiruvananthapuram, he holds an M.A. in Music and is a B High Grade artist of All India Radio
Trained under renowned gurus Pattazhy Savithri, Sri Kudamloor Janardanan, and Adoor P. Sudarshan, he continues his advanced learning under Prof. Varkala C.S. Jayaram.
As the Founder of Saamagana Sabha, Sharjah, Anish has been actively promoting Indian classical music in the U.A.E. and beyond. He has performed at several prestigious Sangeetha Sabhas and cultural festivals in India and abroad. A dedicated teacher, he conducts regular and online Carnatic music classes, guiding numerous disciples across India and other countries.
Shanthi Eswar, completed her Masters in music with 3rd rank from the University of Kerala. She is a graded artist (AIR) in both Carnatic & Light music. She has been teaching for more than 13 years. Secured many prizes in collegiate and Intercollegiate competitions. Shanthi got opportunities to sing in short films, Albums and documentaries. She worked as Assistant professor of visual & performing arts in B.Ed college , University of kerala. She is currently working as a Carnatic Vocal Trainer for many International Institutions and has her own music institution named Naadapriya Shanthi was trained under many eminent musicians namely Smt . Radhika Gopakumar, Sri Vaikom Vasudevan Nampoothiri, Smt Anantha Lekshmi Venktraman, Smt M N savitri, Smt G Seethalakshmi, Palkulangara K Ambika Devi, Dr. Aswathy Vinu. Shanthi is currently being trained by Smt. Sharmila Sivakumar (Carnatic Music) & Ustad Ghulam Niyas Khan (Hindustani music)
Shanthi Eswar, completed her Masters in music with 3rd rank from the University of Kerala. She is a graded artist (AIR) in both Carnatic & Light music. She has been teaching for more than 13 years. Secured many prizes in collegiate and Intercollegiate competitions. Shanthi got opportunities to sing in short films, Albums and documentaries. She worked as Assistant professor of visual & performing arts in B.Ed college , University of kerala. She is currently working as a Carnatic Vocal Trainer for many International Institutions and has her own music institution named Naadapriya Shanthi was trained under many eminent musicians namely Smt . Radhika Gopakumar, Sri Vaikom Vasudevan Nampoothiri, Smt Anantha Lekshmi Venktraman, Smt M N savitri, Smt G Seethalakshmi, Palkulangara K Ambika Devi, Dr. Aswathy Vinu. Shanthi is currently being trained by Smt. Sharmila Sivakumar (Carnatic Music) & Ustad Ghulam Niyas Khan (Hindustani music)
With a strong foundation in music from the age of 8, she has pursued her academic journey with distinction, securing a First Rank in her degree and completing her postgraduate studies in music with top honors.
With over a decade of teaching experience since 2011, she has served as a music educator in various reputed schools and is currently working as a Specialist Teacher at SSK under the Government of Kerala.
She has been actively training students across the globe through online platforms, guiding learners of different age groups with a structured and traditional approach. In addition, she has served as a judge at district and sub-district youth festivals, contributing to the evaluation and encouragement of emerging talent.
Kannan Tripunithura is a highly accomplished percussion artist, renowned for his expertise in Mridangam and Ghatam. A dedicated disciple of Palakkad T.R. Rajamani and V. Suresh, he brings decades of experience, discipline, and artistic excellence to his craft.
With over 30 years in the field, he has accompanied several eminent Carnatic musicians, adding depth and brilliance to numerous performances. His musical journey also includes international concerts across the UAE and Kuwait, where his rhythmic mastery has captivated diverse audiences.
In addition to performance, he has contributed extensively to music production and concert coordination, and is known for his innovative approach, including fusion works that blend traditional and global rhythms.
At Sruthilaya Vadya, he brings his rich experience and deep understanding of rhythm to guide students with precision, discipline, and artistic insight.
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Why Choose Sruthilaya Kalalaya ?
Our curriculum follows a clear progression from basic to advanced levels, ensuring students build strong fundamentals before moving ahead. We focus on systematic training, not just teaching random songs.
We emphasise perfect pitch (Shruti) and rhythm (Laya), which are the backbone of all Indian music. A strong base ensures long-term musical growth.
Students receive class recordings to revise lessons anytime, helping them practice effectively and improve consistency.
Classes are conducted by trained and experienced mentors who follow traditional teaching values along with modern methods.