About Us

Our Heritage

Founded in 2002 by Shri Hari Devanath, Sri Paduka Academy of Classical Music enjoys the active support and blessings of Shri Neyveli R. Santhanagopalan.

Affiliated to the internationally acclaimed Neyveli Gurukulam, Sri Paduka Academy symbolizes music as an expression of Bhakthi (devotion) and Bhava (emotion) through the indispensable combination of traditional Paadaantharam (musical ideology) and rigorous Saadhagam (disciplined practice).

With an intimate family of highly committed students, parents and teachers, the school looks to celebrate the traditional divinity of Carnatic music as a performing art. The school strives to promote classical music to students and aspiring musicians in the USA while upholding the rich and traditional Neyveli Gurukulam BaaNi (artistic style).

Our Musical Lineage →

Our Approach

Curriculum & Learning

Summer Workshops

Enrichment workshops that deepen understanding and broaden musical horizons beyond regular classes.

DIY Exercises

Self-directed exercises and co-student team-projects that build independence and collaborative skills.

Rhythmic Projects

Self-led rhythmic and sahityam projects that develop a strong foundation in the intricacies of Carnatic music.

Guest Lectures

Lecture demonstrations by invited performing artists and topical lessons by domain experts.

Meet Our Team

Faculty

Our teachers bring decades of training in the Neyveli tradition and a deep passion for nurturing the next generation of musicians.