Vocal Classes in Chennai and Online: Carnatic, Film and Devotional Singing
AIMA’s vocal course teaches Carnatic, devotional and film singing at all four of its Chennai campuses (Thoraipakkam, Pallikaranai, Velachery and Sholinganallur) and live online, in one-to-one or group classes. It has 8 levels, aligned with the 8 grade levels of the SRMIST certificate program, and follows the TVG Training Methodology of Padma Bhushan Dr T V Gopalakrishnan, which combines the gurukulam tradition with voice science. Every student starts with a free trial class.
- All four Chennai campuses
- Live online
- One-to-one or group
- Ages 3 and up
- 8 levels, SRMIST-aligned
- Free trial
Vocal course at a glance
| Styles | Carnatic vocal, bhajans and devotional music, and film music. Hindustani, semi-classical and karaoke singing are started on request. |
|---|---|
| Format | One-to-one or group, in person or live online |
| Where | Thoraipakkam, Pallikaranai, Velachery and Sholinganallur, and online for students in any country |
| Levels | 8 levels, aligned with the 8 grade levels of the SRMIST certificate program |
| Certification | Prepares students for the SRMIST grade exams, held in January and July |
| Ages | From age 3, with no upper age limit. The minimum age for the SRMIST grade exams is 7. There is a dedicated adult batch at Thoraipakkam. |
| Free trial | Every student starts with a free trial class. WhatsApp +91 82481 26714. |
| Fees | Depend on the course and format, and are shared when you book |
Singing styles you can learn
Tell us which style you want when you book your trial. You can start with one and add another later.
Carnatic vocal
A step-by-step course in South Indian classical singing that starts with sarali varisai and builds through the foundational exercises to keerthanams, covering practical singing and theory.
Bhajans and devotional music
Devotional singing for all ages and levels, for singing at home, in satsangs or on stage.
Film music
Performance-focused training in film songs, covering voice control, expression and stage presence, with preparation for stage shows and reality-show auditions. See reality show training.
Adult vocal
A dedicated batch for adult learners at the Thoraipakkam campus. To learn from home, join SWAS, the online singing course for adults.
Hindustani vocal On request
Training in the North Indian classical vocal tradition. Message us on WhatsApp and AIMA can start a batch.
Semi-classical and karaoke On request
Semi-classical songs and singing with backing tracks. Message us on WhatsApp and AIMA can start a batch.
Eight levels, matched to the SRMIST grades
AIMA’s vocal course has 8 levels, aligned with the 8 grade levels of the SRMIST certificate program, whose curriculum AIMA designed. Each level combines practical singing, music theory and performance, so you build a healthy voice, an understanding of the music and the confidence to perform. After your free trial, your guru places you at the level that suits you.
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- 8Level
SRMIST grade exams are held twice a year, in January and July. About SRMIST certification
How AIMA teaches singing
AIMA’s vocal teaching draws on Dr T V Gopalakrishnan’s research in voice culture and on the TVG Training Methodology, which joins the gurukulam way of learning closely from a guru with an understanding of how the voice works.
Students learn to sing with healthy technique, correct pitch and breath control, then develop expression in the style they choose. If you have strain or faulty technique, voice training and voice correction can help.
“If you can speak, you can sing.”
Who the vocal course is for
- Complete beginners, including people who believe they can’t sing
- Children from age 3 starting their musical journey
- Adults returning to music or learning for the first time
- Film and stage singers preparing for performances and auditions
- Students who want a university-recognised SRMIST certificate
- Learners outside India who want live online lessons
Where to learn vocal
Vocal is taught at all four AIMA campuses in Chennai and live online.
| Campus | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Thoraipakkam | Kriyates Complex, 361, Madha Koil St, Vivekananda Nagar, near Anjappar Hotel, Chennai 600097 | +91 95662 03821 |
| Pallikaranai | 323-B, Kamakoti Nagar, 1st Main Road, opposite Balaji Dental College, Chennai 600100 | +91 89392 26222 |
| Velachery | Cambridge Montessori Pre-School and Daycare, 6, 4th Main Rd, Vijaya Nagar, opposite Adyar Ananda Bhavan, behind Durable Chrome, Chennai 600042 | +91 95662 03821 |
| Sholinganallur | Clubhouse, TNHB 1500 Flats, TNHB Main Rd, Chennai 600119 | +91 95662 03821 |
| Online | Live classes for students in any country, one-to-one or group | WhatsApp +91 82481 26714 |
Vocal course FAQs
What will I learn in AIMA’s Carnatic vocal course?
You start with sarali varisai and the foundational exercises, then progress to keerthanams, alongside music theory and voice training based on the TVG Training Methodology.
How many levels does the vocal course have?
AIMA’s vocal course has 8 levels, aligned with the 8 grade levels of the SRMIST certificate program. After your free trial, you join at the level that suits you.
Can vocal students take the SRMIST grade exams?
Yes. AIMA designed the curriculum for the SRMIST certificate program, and its vocal levels match the program’s 8 grades. SRMIST exams are held twice a year, in January and July.
What is the right age to start vocal lessons?
Children can start vocal lessons at AIMA from as early as age 3, and there is no upper age limit. The minimum age for the SRMIST grade exams is 7.
I don’t think I can sing. Can I still join?
Yes. AIMA follows Dr T V Gopalakrishnan’s belief that “if you can speak, you can sing”, and the free trial helps place you at the right starting level.
Can I learn film songs or prepare for a reality show?
Yes. AIMA’s film music training is performance-focused and includes preparation for stage and reality-show auditions. AIMA also runs a separate reality show training course.
Does AIMA teach Hindustani vocal?
Hindustani, semi-classical and karaoke singing are started on request. Message AIMA on WhatsApp at +91 82481 26714 and a batch can be arranged.
Can I take vocal classes online from outside India?
Yes. Vocal classes are taught live online, one-to-one or in groups, to students in any country.
Is there a vocal batch for adults?
Yes. The Thoraipakkam campus has a dedicated adult vocal batch, and SWAS is AIMA’s online singing course for adults.
Which campus should I choose for vocal classes?
Vocal is taught at all four AIMA campuses, so choose the one nearest you: Thoraipakkam, Pallikaranai, Velachery or Sholinganallur. You can also learn online.
Last updated: October 2026
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