Artium Academy

Online Carnatic music classes,
rooted in tradition.

Live 1:1 sessions with expert Carnatic music teachers, tailored to your goals and schedule.

  • Artium

Trusted by 45K+ active learners across 25 countries, with pathways to Artium and ABGM certification.

How learning Carnatic music helps you

More than singing notes, Carnatic music engages ear, voice, body and mind, all at once.

The Carnatic journey

Preparatory Level

Ideal for Beginners12 lessons

Fall in love with Carnatic music. The focus: getting comfortable with your voice and setting the foundations of pitch and rhythm.

What you’ll learn

  • Pitch

    Sing in tune with the tanpura, matching their voice to the correct notes.

  • Rhythm

    Keep time with hand gestures (tala) while singing simple exercises.

  • Voice

    Sing with correct posture, steady breath and a clear, relaxed tone.

  • Repertoire

    Sing the foundational exercises in raga Mayamalavagowla, along with simple slokas and devotional pieces.

  • Creativity & Listening

    Recognise the seven notes and simple patterns like sa–pa–sa by ear.

  • 1 on 1 Personal teacher
  • Live Masterclass
  • Course Certificate
  • 60 Mins Classes
Aruna Sairam

Course Curated by Aruna Sairam.

Artium Academy Faculty Head

Your journey through Carnatic music

Follow each level of your Carnatic vocal lessons online, from your first swaras to your first performance.

Sing a Namavali with accuracy and confidence

Your first AHA Moment

Your completion certificate

Sing simple songs with better pitch, rhythm and clarity

Perform at Showcases

Your first graded certification

Sing Varnams and simple Keertanams with pitch, rhythm and expression

Bigger performance opportunities

Level up your graded certification

Present a complete Carnatic performance

Showcases, Superstar, Unmute & Originals

Mastery in graded certification

Level 01: Preparatory

Introduction to the world of Carnatic Classical

Level 02: Intermediate

Grow Your Voice, Deepen Your Music

Level 03: Proficient

Find Your Voice, Explore Your Musicality

Level 04: Advanced

Master Your Music, Find Your Expression

How we help you learn Carnatic music online

  1. Live 1:1 classes

    Designed for online Carnatic music learning

    • Every singing lesson is live and one to one
    • Dedicated teacher
    • Shaped around learners’ skill level & pace
    • Tools for learning Carnatic music online
    • Studio quality audio with ultra-low latency
  2. Maestro-led curriculum

    Learning from the best in the industry

    • Designed and certified by Aruna Sairam
    • Get access to leading mentors in the industry
    • India’s most celebrated musicians shaping the standards behind every lesson
  3. Practice Studio

    Guided Practice with AI Feedback

    • Personalised daily Practice Plan
    • Guided Practice material for learning
    • Instant AI feedback to keep learners on the right track
    • Comprehensive Feedback from teachers on practice sessions
  4. Performance opportunities

    Where your child learns and performs with their peers

    • Not just a music school, we build a culture of performance
    • From your first Showcase to Superstar readiness
    • Every course module builds towards a performance
  5. Structured and certified

    For Artium, Trinity, ABRSM, RSL and all graded examinations

    • Certification pathways through Artium, ABRSM, RSL and Trinity
    • Progress tracking & insights
    • Class recordings - revisit, revise and never miss a beat!

Pick your level. Choose your pace.

Every plan includes live 1:1 online Carnatic music classes with your teacher, guided practice in the AI Practice Studio, community workshops and masterclasses.

From classroom to the stage.

  • An Artium learner: Artium UnmuteArtium Unmute
  • Aadishree Gaur, 14, an Artium learner from Seattle who opened Sonu Nigam's Revolution Tour

    Aadishree Gaur

    Opened Sonu Nigam's Revolution Tour, Sept 2026.

    Sonu Nigam Revolution Tour
  • An Artium learner: Online ShowcaseOnline Showcase
  • Aaradhya Rao singing on stage at the Artium Superstar Season 2 grand finale

    Aaradhya Rao

    Won Hindi Film Under 16 at Superstar.

    Artium Superstar
  • An Artium learner: Artium SuperstarArtium Superstar
  • Ahaana Balaji singing a South Indian film song at Artium Unmute, Chennai

    Ahaana Balaji

    South film music performance at Unmute Chennai.

    Artium Unmute
  • An Artium learner: First AHA momentFirst AHA moment
  • Vrusha Arvind singing Carnatic classical music at the Artium Superstar Season 2 finale

    Vrusha Arvind

    Won the Carnatic category at Artium Superstar.

    Artium Superstar
  • An Artium learner: Community ShowcaseCommunity Showcase
  • Maneesh Sai playing a classical piece on the piano at Artium Unmute, Chennai

    Maneesh Sai

    Played a classical piano piece at Unmute Chennai.

    Artium Unmute
  • An Artium learner: Artium OriginalsArtium Originals
  • Mishkha Kancholiya, 9, an Artium learner from Houston who opened Sonu Nigam's Revolution Tour

    Mishkha Kancholiya

    At 9, opened Sonu Nigam's Revolution Tour, Houston.

    Sonu Nigam Revolution Tour
  • An Artium learner: Special MomentSpecial Moment
  • Geetha Janani singing Western vocals on stage at the Artium Superstar Season 2 finale

    Geetha Janani

    Won Western Vocals Under 16 at Superstar.

    Artium Superstar
  • Artium Superstar finalist backstage at KS Chithra's concert at Phoenix Marketcity, Bengaluru

    Shriya & Aaradhya

    Superstar finalists opening KS Chithra's Bengaluru concert.

    KS Chithra Concert
  • Saina Padhi singing Hindustani classical music at the Artium Superstar Season 2 finale

    Saina Padhi

    Hindustani Classical winner at Artium Superstar.

    Artium Superstar
  • Maneesh Thomas♪ Carnatic & South Film Vocals

    Maneesh Thomas

    Artium Teacher

    20 years experience

    Maneesh Thomas has twenty years of experience and a teacher training certificate in music from the Madras Music Academy. Maneesh learnt from gurus including Chengalpet Ranganathan, Vasantha Venkatraman and Annamanada Baburaj.

  • Sai Bhavya Sri Tumuluru♪ Carnatic & South Film Vocals

    Sai Bhavya Sri Tumuluru

    Artium Teacher

    6 years experience

    Sai Bhavya Sri Tumuluru learns Carnatic music from the Hyderabad Sisters, Lalitha and Haripriya, holds a diploma in Carnatic music and is completing an MA. Sai Bhavya brings six years of experience.

  • Devika Pramod♪ Carnatic & South Film Vocals

    Devika Pramod

    Artium Teacher

    1 year experience

    Devika Pramod holds an MA in vocal music from the Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Music and Fine Arts University in Chennai, and teaches Carnatic and South Indian film singing at Artium.

  • Oviya P♪ Carnatic & South Film Vocals

    Oviya P

    Artium Teacher

    5 years experience

    Oviya P trained in Carnatic music under Guru Viswanathan in Kochi and has five years of experience. Learners on Artium's Carnatic and South Indian film courses sing with Oviya.

  • Lekshmi Priya P.S♪ Carnatic & South Film Vocals

    Lekshmi Priya P.S

    Artium Teacher

    3 years experience

    Lekshmi Priya P.S studied at Kerala Kalamandalam, earning an MA in Carnatic music, and has three years of experience. Lekshmi Priya teaches Carnatic and South Indian film songs at Artium.

  • Roopa R♪ Carnatic & South Film Vocals

    Roopa R

    Artium Teacher

    6 years experience

    Roopa R has studied Carnatic music since the age of seven and has taught it for many years. At Artium, Roopa teaches Carnatic and South Indian film singing.

Maneesh Thomas♪ Carnatic & South Film Vocals

Maneesh Thomas

Artium Teacher

20 years experience

Maneesh Thomas has twenty years of experience and a teacher training certificate in music from the Madras Music Academy. Maneesh learnt from gurus including Chengalpet Ranganathan, Vasantha Venkatraman and Annamanada Baburaj.

Learn from the best teachers in the industry.

  • Trained at world's leading music institutionsArtium Academy, Trinity College London, A.B.G.M.V. Mandal Mumbai, ABRSM and RSL
  • Average 10+ years of teaching experience
  • Active performers and recording artists
  • Trained in modern teaching methodology
  • Follow a rigorous training process at Artium
Meet Our Teachers

Real learners, real progress.

“Singing has always interested me, and I'm glad I started learning music at Artium Academy, where I could explore my musical potential.”

Aaradhya RaoCarnatic learner

Still unsure? Let us resolve those doubts!

Schedule a FREE trial class and let our teachers solve all your queries.

A young learner and her Artium teacher on a video call

Frequently asked questions.

Yes. You can learn Carnatic music online with a dedicated teacher who teaches you live over video call and corrects your sruti, talam and voice in real time. Our online Carnatic music classes follow a four-level curriculum, with guided practice in the Practice Studio and progress tracking, so your Carnatic music lessons online stay structured from your first varisai to complete kritis.

Yes. Our Carnatic music classes for beginners start at the Preparatory level, where you sing in tune with the tanpura, keep tala with hand gestures and learn the foundational exercises in raga Mayamalavagowla. No prior training is needed. Carnatic music for beginners at Artium builds each concept step by step, so you stay confident and motivated.

Yes. Our Carnatic vocal classes for kids are designed to suit a child’s age, voice range and learning pace. Carnatic music classes for kids at Artium use slokas, devotional pieces and regular performance opportunities to keep children engaged, while building a strong foundation in pitch, rhythm and voice.

Our Carnatic music classes are divided into three levels: Preparatory, Intermediate and Advanced. The course duration depends on your skill level and how well you pick up in class.

Our Carnatic music lessons online are nominally priced to make it affordable for all.

Learning music is a lifelong process. Even the greatest of musicians agree that learning should never stop and one should constantly keep learning new skills.

To start your Carnatic music learning journey, you must register for a FREE 1:1 trial lesson, and our certified academic experts will guide you further and help you learn music online.

No. Learning Carnatic music is not difficult. When you join Artium Academy’s online music classes, our academic experts guide you through each step of the way to ensure your learning is easy and interesting.

There’s no such thing as the best language. We have aspirants from different languages who are pursuing Carnatic classical music classes at Artium.

Of course, you can learn Carnatic music at the age of 50. There are no age barriers when it comes to learning music. All you need is a passion for learning.

In our Carnatic vocal classes, a wide range of topics will be covered, such as: Guided Practice and reiteration of Sarali Varisai in the first speed, Learning Sarali Varisais, Learning Nottu swaras and Janta Varisais, Learning janta varisais at different speeds, and more. This online music course follows a structured approach, ensuring students build a strong foundation and versatility in their singing.

Ask any carnatic teacher, and they will tell you that learning is a lifelong process. However, on average, beginners can notice noticeable improvements in 3-6 months with regular practice. To become a master of the art may take 5+ years of guided practice, stage exposure and advanced vocal techniques.

Yes! Artium Music School offers Carnatic music learning in both online and offline formats. Our one-on-one online music classes are conducted globally through live virtual sessions. So, whether you are in the USA, UK, Canada, India, Australia, or anywhere else in the world, you can access our Carnatic vocal classes from the comfort of your home. Students learn from expert vocal coaches through interactive online lessons, recorded practice materials, and performance evaluations — making high-quality music training accessible no matter where you live.

With a stellar 4.7+ rating on Google and Trustpilot, Artium Academy is the top Carnatic music school, trusted by over 50,000+ happy learners worldwide. Our (Indian music industry legends) maestros backed music courses and personalized lessons make us a proven choice for setting the best standard in global music education.

Learn Carnatic music online at Artium

Learn Carnatic Singing with the Best Online Music Classes

Dive into the world of Carnatic classical music from the comfort of your home. Deepen your expression, improve your technique and build stage confidence with our flexible Carnatic lessons online. From beginner to advanced, our online Carnatic music classes suit learners of all ages, and our experts bring the rich tradition of Carnatic classical music directly to you. No more searching for Carnatic music classes near me: these online music classes let you learn live, anytime, anywhere.

Learning Classical South Indian Music at Artium Academy

Your Carnatic music learning begins with the basics: breathing, posture, pitch control and singing in sruti with the tanpura. Our Carnatic vocal lessons online blend traditional practice with interactive learning tools, and our Carnatic vocal training strengthens your voice through varisais, slokas and devotional pieces. Through each lesson, you build a genuine connection to classical South Indian music and prepare for concerts, devotional performances and cultural events.

Why Choose Artium for Carnatic Music Lessons Online?

Learning Carnatic singing helps you build the skills and confidence to perform at concerts, cultural events, and spiritual gatherings — paving the way for a fulfilling career in music. That’s why our Carnatic music classes are designed to help you master this timeless art form. Artium Academy strives to provide you with the best of classical South Indian music education that fosters excellence, expression and confidence for every learner, regardless of background or experience.

Benefits of Online Carnatic Music Classes

In our Carnatic singing classes, we emphasize personalized, one-on-one instruction to ensure training tailored to your individual needs. We delve deep into music theory, helping you master ragas, talas and kritis with academic rigor and artistic sensitivity. These Carnatic music lessons will equip you with a profound understanding of the classical South Indian music tradition, enriching your musicianship and appreciation for its cultural heritage.

Interactive Learning for All Ages

Want maximum engagement? Join our Carnatic classes online. Whether you are a child or adult learner, our online singing classes provide personalised attention, real-time feedback and performance guidance. You can ask questions during your one-on-one online music classes and receive detailed, constructive critiques that encourage ongoing growth and artistic confidence. Artium school of music is perfect for carnatic learners of all ages who wish to master the art with expert guidance and continuous support.

Structured Levels for Progressive Growth

Designed by experts, curated by legendary Aruna Sairam, our Carnatic music course is divided into preparatory, intermediate, proficient and advanced. In preparatory, you learn the basics, understanding tala, raga, shruti and sarali varisais. Advancing through the intermediate and proficient levels, you’ll learn dhattu varisais, jhanta varisais, nootu swaras, alankarams & devotional compositions. In advance, you’ll discover complex pieces, kritis & varnams, ensuring a complete and rewarding Carnatic singing education.

What’s Included in the Online Carnatic Music Course?

From basic breathing exercises & vocal warm-ups to scale work, talas and song practice, your journey will be fully supported with live feedback and expert mentorship. In our Carnatic singing classes online, you will find a perfect balance of tradition and innovation, making the art of Carnatic classical music accessible, engaging and gratifying. Begin your musical journey today and experience the joy of learning Carnatic music from the comfort of your home.

Start your Carnatic Music Learning Journey Today

So, if you find yourself looking for “Carnatic singing classes near me, or simply exploring Carnatic lessons online, we bring this rich tradition straight to your doorstep. Under the guidance of experts, personalised courses, interactive learning, and performance opportunities, you will gain the discipline, expression, and confidence needed to shine as a Carnatic vocalist. Take a free 1:1 trial & step into a lifelong musical journey.