Indian classical arts & education
Preserving and Propagating the Rich Heritage of India
Through music and cultural education since 2013.
Carnatic vocal, violin, mridangam, ghatam, konnakkol techniques, Carnatic guitar, Vedic chanting and yoga — begin with devotion, and stay for the joy.
Programs
Seven paths into the tradition
Students may join one class or several, progressing from Beginners to Concert & Beyond.
Vocal
Voice culture, swara exercises, geethams, varnams and kritis — building toward concert repertoire.
Melodic Instrument
Carnatic violin technique — posture, bowing, gamakas — from sarali varisai to accompaniment.
Percussion
Strokes, sollukattu, talas and korvais on the mridangam, and hand and finger technique on the clay-pot ghatam.
Rhythm
Spoken rhythm — sollukattu recitation, tala exercises and rhythmic improvisation that sharpen every musician's inner pulse.
Melodic Instrument
The Carnatic repertoire adapted to the guitar — gamakas, fingering and accompaniment on a Western instrument.
Heritage
Precise pronunciation, svara and rhythm in traditional recitation, taught with meaning.
Wellbeing
Asana, pranayama and dhyana (meditation) for musicians and community members alike.
Our mission
Preserving a living art, one student at a time
Founded in Phoenix, Arizona in 2013 by Murali Bhat, the school preserves and propagates Carnatic music — building appreciation for tradition, discipline and creativity. The foundation also supports education for children and teenagers in India — sharing the art of music while bringing smiles through opportunity.
- In-person, online & hybrid
- Recitals & concerts
- Recorded lessons
- Choir & ensembles
Signature initiative
Beyond the Scales
A monthly in-person community for students, parents and music lovers to learn, listen and grow together — bridging the listener's and learner's perspectives through music, artists and performance.
Events
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Join the community
Sing in the choir, volunteer at concerts, or bring your family to a cultural program.