Dr TVG's AIMA

AIMA recognizes that socio-economic trends of recent decades have made the Gurukula system irrelevant. After long and extensive research in these areas of performing, teaching and promoting genuine talents and presenting them, Dr TVG has evolved an innovative system of teaching programs, taking into account the past heritage and modern technologies. Dr TVG has instilled the authentic Gurukula ethic throughout this blossoming institution. Dr TVG’s unique system with its Intensive short-term and long-term courses is tailor-made to suit the individual capacities of aspirants – their talents, interest and dedication to a particular art form. AIMA also boasts a well-equipped library of musicological works, manuscripts, and books, an audio & video library and a full-fledged modern digital recording studio.

Our Courses

Vocal

Our Vocal program focuses on voice training and techniques and covers all Indian genres of music to provide the aspirants with an overall perception of music.

Dance

AIMA dance courses are structured, providing unique opportunities for each student to learn dance to maximize the benefits provided by this art form.

Instrumental

AIMA provides you with an opportunity to learn a variety of musical instruments like keyboard, violin, veena and guitar.

Percussion

AIMA offers programs in Mridangam, Tabla and a variety of other percussion instruments.

Special Courses

Sing with AIMA

SING WITH AIMA (SWA) will be a recurring 6-month Certification program. Participants shall also receive monthly Skill Assessment Reports during the course of the program.

Voice Training & Correction

Voice Culture & Training provides, voice training for upcoming and new musicians.

Reality Show

Our Director Devie Neithiyar, is an experienced Playback singer who has trained and worked under legends in the field of Indian music like Ilayaraja, Janaki, SPB, Bappi Lahiri etc. She has been a part of various Reality Show judging panels.

TAP

TAP – (TVG AIMA’s Performance – platform). This unique music training program provides the perfect and most convenient alternative to the conventional twice a week music classes for a busy young adult.

Diploma Programs

Art of Teaching - Acharya Nipuna

Achaarya Nipuna, conceived by the Legendary Guru Padmabhushan Dr TV Gopalakrishnan, is a 16-month (12+4) comprehensive diploma program in Music Teacher Training, intended to train and create self-employed musicians with the necessary skills needed to create successful career opportunities as music teachers.

Art of Performance - Kalaa Vishaarad

This course aims to create performers who can compete with the existing performers of today’s contemporary scene and successfully develop a long-term career in their chosen art form.

Appreciation of Fine Arts - Rasika Vishaarad

This aims at giving a music connoisseur the basic knowledge of the art form so that they discard their prejudiced attitude, and learn to equip themselves to appreciate arts so that they become a true rasika.

Alternative Therapy - Samsiddha

With a special thrust on personality development, AIMA approaches healing as an art form, treating people from a holistic view involving Hatha Yoga, Reiki, Naada Yoga and Ayurveda. This course concentrates on the state of mind-body coordination resulting in happiness and peace in day-to-day life!

Vocal Course

AIMA vocal courses are structured, providing unique opportunities for each student to learn music at their convenience with a clear path for progression. Our main program is designed as three levels, each spanning 2 years. 

The course is thoughtfully designed to incorporate the main elements of practical, theory and experiential learning and make the learning process enjoyable and effective. Our Vocal program focuses on voice training and techniques and covers all Indian genres of music to provide the aspirants with an overall perception of music. 

This gives them the opportunity to appreciate all musical forms and make an informed decision to choose their niche to shine.

Musical genres covered in AIMA’s exhaustive syllabus include
  • Carnatic
  • Hindustani
  • Semi classical
  • Bhajans
  • Film music
  • Karaoke singing

Dance Course

AIMA dance courses are structured, providing unique opportunities for each student to learn dance to maximise the benefits provided by this art form. Our main program is designed as three levels, each spanning 2 years. 

The course is thoughtfully designed to incorporate the main elements of practical, theory and experiential learning and make the learning process enjoyable and effective.

With a focus on the physiological benefits of Dance, AIMA curriculum encourages each participant from Tiny Tots to Adults, to fully derive the best out of the course.

Dance forms covered in AIMA’s exhaustive syllabus include:
  • Bharatanatyam
  • Mohiniyattam
  • Folk Dance
  • Film-Contemporary

Instrumental

AIMA provides you with an opportunity to learn a variety of musical instruments like keyboard, violin, veena and guitar

Musical instruments covered in AIMA’s exhaustive syllabus include
  • Violin
  • Veena
  • Flute
  • Saxophone
  • Keyboards
  • Guitar

Percussion

AIMA offers programs in Mridangam, Tabla and a variety of other percussion instruments

Percussion instruments covered in AIMA’s exhaustive syllabus include:
  • Mridangam
  • Ghatom
  • Tabla
  • Ganjira
  • Rythmpad
  • Konnakkol

RASIKA VISHAARAD APPRECIATION OF FINE ARTS

This aims at giving a music connoisseur the basic knowledge of the art form so that they discard their prejudiced attitude, and learn to equip themselves to appreciate arts so that they become a true rasika.

SAMSIDDHA ALTERNATIVE THERAPY

With a special thrust on personality development, AIMA approaches healing as an art form, treating people from a holistic view involving Hatha Yoga, Reiki, Naada Yoga and Ayurveda. This course concentrates on the state of mind-body coordination resulting in happiness and peace in day-to-day life!