Akshara Fine Arts – The Temple of Music
(since 2006)
Akshara Fine Arts—born from the soulful union of Malaysia and India—stands as a beacon of tradition and innovation, nurturing talents with love and discipline. Through its graceful blend of in-person guidance and online reach, the academy bridges continents, weaving bonds with schools and universities worldwide, ensuring that the flame of Indian classical music shines beyond borders.
At the heart of Klang Valley, where heritage meets tomorrow, rises Akshara Fine Arts, lovingly nurtured by visionaries: Miss Prasana (Founder Director, Malaysia), Veena Vidushi Kalaivani (Founder Director, India), Master Prabu, and Isai Kalaimani T.L. Shanker Rajaa (Singer, son of the legendary Kalaimaamani Isai Thendral Sri Trichy Loganathan—the very first playback singer of the Tamil film industry). Alongside them, our devoted teachers carry forth the mission — to inspire, guide, and uplift every seeker of music,
transforming learning into a journey of spirit and song.
What We Offer
Akshara Fine Arts is a sanctuary for those who wish to embrace the depth and beauty of indian classical music. Our academy offers structured training in:
- Sangeetham (Carnatic Vocal) – nurturing voices to carry both devotion and discipline. Includes courses on voice culture, stage singing and cinema songs
- Veena – the goddess Saraswati’s own instrument, taught with reverence and technique and classes on cine and karnatic song playing
- Keyboard – blending classical foundation with modern expression.
- Mridangam – the heartbeat of rhythm, shaping timing and precision.
- Tabla – a language of rhythm that connects tradition with creativity.
Each class is conducted online and in – person with step-by-step guidance, ensuring that every student, whether a beginner, intermediate, or advanced learner, discovers both skill and joy in their musical journey.
Why We Are Unique
- Heritage & Modernity – We blend the age-old traditions of Carnatic styles with innovative teaching methods, making learning relevant and exciting for today’s
generation. - Global Exposure – Our academy connects students not only within Malaysia but also with schools and universities across India and worldwide, creating opportunities for performances and collaborations.
- Holistic Learning – Beyond technique, we teach voice culture, stage confidence, rhythm discipline, and the soul of music, ensuring every student grows into a complete artist.
- Accessibility – From free trial classes to affordable structured lessons, we make music education open to every child, youth, and adult who wishes to learn.
- Community Spirit – Akshara Fine Arts is not just a school; it is a family where students, parents, and teachers come together to celebrate music as a way of life
Our Special Essence
What makes Akshara Fine Arts truly special is Master Prabu himself – a teacher with a heart for his students, a performer with mastery over multiple instruments, and a leader who dreams of making every child in Malaysia proud of their Indian classical heritage.
Closing with Beauty
Akshara Fine Arts is not just an academy; it is a movement of culture, discipline, and devotion. Every note sung, every string plucked, every beat played here is not just music – it is prayer, it is heritage, it is the rising spirit of a community.
� Rooted in culture, rising in confidence – this is Akshara Fine Arts, and under the guiding hands of Master Prabu, we continue to nurture the voices, rhythms, and souls of tomorrow.
This landmark program is a proud collaboration between:
� Akshara Fine Arts
� Selangor Hindu Youth Council
� The world-renowned Voice & Veena Twins
Together, we proudly unveil Akshara Aradhana 2025 — not merely a program, but a heartfelt movement that bridges cultures, generations, and nations through the universal language of music.
This landmark event is jointly organized by Akshara Fine Arts (India & Malaysia) — an academy rooted in tradition yet reaching across borders through its unique blend of in-person and online classes, connecting with schools and universities worldwide. In collaboration with the Selangor Hindu Youth Council and the world-renowned Voice & Veena Twins, Akshara Aradhana 2025 stands as a tribute to the timeless beauty of Veena and Vocal music.
Why This Event Matters – 5 Key Benefits
- For Students
- Guru-Shishya Experience: Learn directly from Indian maestros who have performed on world stages.
- Holistic Growth: Master ragas, talas, and gamakas in a way that improves not just skill but confidence and stage presence.
- Career Boost: Perform before esteemed judges—an opportunity for recognition and mentorship.
- Cultural Immersion: Deepen their connection with Indian classical heritage, which nurtures discipline and creativity.
- Value for Money: A RM100 competition ticket equals a RM450 workshop experience, making it a life-changing investment.
- For the Malaysian Indian Community
- Preserving Culture: Reinforces our rich Carnatic heritage among the younger generation.
- Youth Engagement: Provides a positive, cultural platform for youth to showcase talent.
- Unity Through Music: Brings together families and communities, celebrating our shared roots.
- Inspiring Excellence: Exposure to high-level artistry inspires children to dream
bigger. - Future Artists: Sows the seeds for tomorrow’s maestros and cultural ambassadors. To honor and inspire talent, we are personally sponsoring a total cash prize worth RM10,000 for the Veena & Vocal Singing/Playing Competition under this historic celebration.
- For Society at Large
- Building Confidence: Music education boosts emotional intelligence and public performance skills.
- Cross-Cultural Exposure: Open to all Malaysians, making this a bridge between cultures and traditions.
- Stress Relief: Music is a healing force, creating happier, focused individuals.
- Youth Development: Fosters discipline, teamwork, and creativity, vital in life and
careers. - Cultural Tourism: Brings Indian cultural excellence to Malaysian soil, inspiring
more events.
Akshara Aradhana 2025 – A 3-Month
Handcrafted Musical Journey
Akshara Aradhana is not just a program – it is a movement of music, culture, and unity. Designed as a 3-month handcrafted journey, this initiative is dedicated to giving Malaysians meaningful exposure and knowledge in the fields of Sangeetham (Carnatic Vocal) and Veena.
Whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced student, this program welcomes you with open arms. It is a stage where passion meets discipline, and talent finds its wings.
� Objectives of Akshara Aradhana
- Musical Knowledge & Exposure
To provide structured training and cultural knowledge to Malaysians interested in Sangeetham and Veena, ensuring they grow not just as learners but as true ambassadors of Indian classical music. - Talent Discovery & Nurturing
Through our singing and Veena competitions, we aim to identify hidden gems – passionate singers and instrumentalists in Malaysia who carry the spark of creativity and discipline. - Creating Ensembles & Communities
To form vocal groups and Veena ensembles that bring together like-minded talents, fostering collaboration, harmony, and unity among young musicians in Malaysia. - National & International Opportunities
Winners and outstanding participants will be given platforms to perform in both local and international stages, showcasing Malaysian talent to the world. - Music Album Production
We envision compiling the best talents from this program into an original music album, bringing together the voices and Veena melodies of tomorrow’s stars. - Vocal Culture & Artist Grooming
Selected singers will receive specialized training in voice culture, stage presentation, and professional performance skills – empowering them to become confident future performers. - Cross-Cultural Collaborations
By connecting Malaysian participants with students and artists from Akshara Fine Arts in India, we aim to create cross-border musical collaborations, enriching both traditions and building global cultural bridges. - Building a Future of Music
Ultimately, our goal is to preserve Indian classical heritage while encouraging the youth of Malaysia to embrace, practice, and innovate within this tradition – making music a lifelong companion.
� Rewards & Opportunities
- Competition participants stand a chance to win Cash Prizes worth RM10,000 (sponsored by Akshara Fine Arts teams) for both competition.
- Winners will be highlighted in future concerts, workshops, and collaborative productions.
- A select group will be mentored for international collaborations with our India’s Akshara Fine Arts.
� COMBINED SYMBOLISM: A BALANCED STUDENT
Together, these three colors represent a perfectly balanced learner: Left Brain (Blue) Right Brain (Yellow) The Bridge (Red) Discipline & Logic Creativity & Imagination Effort, Emotion, Energy
The student rises from learning (Akshara) to mastery (Aradhana)— carrying knowledge in one hand and passion in the other, climbing toward a bright, golden future.
This logo is not just a graphic. It is a story of every student’s journey— from book… to note… to star. �
It visually honors the youth, the music, the discipline, and the unshakable belief that step by step, we grow and we rise.
� CONNECTION TO AKSHARA FINE ARTS
Akshara Aradhana is the soulful offshoot of Akshara Fine Arts. While Akshara Fine Arts trains the fingers, the voice, and the mind— Akshara Aradhana awakens the heart - If Akshara Fine Arts is the institution, then Akshara Aradhana is its devotional offering.
- If the academy is about technique, discipline, and training, this workshop is about bhakti, expression, and inner blossoming. Together, they form the body and soul of your mission— “To create one music graduate in every Indian home in Malaysia.”
� EDUCATIONAL & PSYCHOLOGICAL VALUE
FOR STUDENTS
- ✅ Improves Brain Harmony of Learning Aksharas (structured swaras) develops logic, while Aradhana
(regular practice) nurtures emotion.
o Balanced left and right brain = smarter, calmer students. - ✅ Teaches Self-Discipline
o Consistency > Talent. Aradhana teaches them to show up, push through, and
trust the process. - ✅ Builds Respect & Responsibility
o Respect for the teacher, for their time, for their own growth. This translates to
better personal values. - ✅ Creates Future-Ready Humans
o Whether they become musicians or not, these values shape leaders, thinkers,
and creators.
� Primary Objectives of the Workshop
- The reality of musical isolation in Malaysia
- The need for guidance, exposure, and unity
- The vision for monthly student bonding and performing
- And a deep sense of purpose and future-forward thinking
Is explained in details as below
� Refined and Purpose-Driven Objectives of Akshara
Aradhana
- To Break Musical Isolation and Rebuild Community
In Malaysia, students often learn in silos — with little opportunity for real collaboration, peer learning, or exposure to diverse styles. This workshop aims to break that pattern by offering a space where students from all academies, backgrounds, and regions come together — not to compete, but to unite. - To Provide Access to Professional-Level Guidance
High-quality, in-depth musical guidance — particularly from Indian-trained professionals — is rare in Malaysia. This workshop gives students access to the same level of instruction their peers in India receive, helping them bridge the quality gap and raise their own standards. - To Foster Cross-Cultural Musical Connections
By inviting participation from Indian musicians and institutions, we are laying the foundation for long-term India–Malaysia musical relationships. This includes exchange programs, joint concerts, and collaborative compositions between students of both countries. - To Form a National Youth Ensemble of Classical Musicians
This workshop will serve as the first step toward creating a youth musical force — a disciplined, talented ensemble that can represent Malaysia at local, national, and international stages, with pride and excellence. - To Transform the Workshop Into a Year-Long Movement
Akshara Aradhana is not just a weekend event. It is the seed of a sustainable movement — where every month, post-workshop, students from all over can gather for reflection, practice, jam sessions, and performance sharing. This continuity keeps students motivated, grounded, and bonded. - To Promote Healing Through Music
Students today are overwhelmed — by exams, social pressures, and personal stress. This workshop offers a peaceful musical escape — a chance to breathe, reset, and immerse in the joy of sound. It’s therapy, not just training. - To Ignite Confidence Through Performance
Every student will walk away from this event with a sense of confidence. By sharing the stage, receiving feedback, and earning certification, they will feel seen, heard, and encouraged to pursue music more seriously. - To Cultivate a Spirit of Togetherness Across Academies
Music in Malaysia often lacks collaboration between schools. This event will break barriers, melt egos, and allow students from different teachers, methods, and regions to connect through one common language — sound. - To Lay the Groundwork for Record-Breaking Achievements
Whether it’s the Malaysia Book of Records or the India Book of Records — this event will plant the dream in students’ hearts. The dream to be part of the largest ensemble, the longest concert, or the most unique collaboration in classical music history. - To Reinforce That Music is a Lifestyle, Not Just a Class
This workshop is a declaration: that music should not be limited to a weekly class. It should live in our homes, our weekends, our monthly gatherings, our national calendars. Akshara Aradhana will show that music is community, culture, connection— and a way of life.
Why These Objectives Matter:
These objectives aren’t just statements — they are truths about what is missing in Malaysia’s
musical ecosystem today, and promises about what this workshop will do to fix it. Anyone who reads this will feel it:
- The real need
- The genuine solution
- And the bigger vision
� WHAT WE WANT TO ACHIEVE THROUGH THIS
WORKSHOP - A musical lifestyle rooted in respect, routine, and resilience.
- Empowerment through discipline, not pressure.
- Students who feel seen, shaped, and strong.
- A unified platform that uplifts all—whether they’re from a temple, academy, or online background.
� Why This Workshop is Essential
(10 Key Goals We Aim to Achieve)
- Strengthen vocal and instrumental technique through expert-led, hands-on exercises.
- Build consistency in practice through structured daily musical routines.
- Master the art of Shruti alignment and its practical importance in performance.
- Equip learners to understand and apply Laya (tempo and rhythm) in creative ways.
- Introduce new-age methods of learning film songs while maintaining classical purity.
- Cultivate group learning environments for collaboration and feedback.
- Develop a strong understanding of emotional expression in music (Bhava).
- Provide exposure to stage protocol, performance etiquette, and certification.
- Honour contributors, sponsors, and guests through a community-focused celebration.
- Create lifelong memories of musical learning in a spiritually enriched environment.
� Detailed Learning Outcomes
- Understanding Daily Vocal/Vadhya Routines – Practical session on how to begin
daily practice, correct posture, breath support, voice modulation, and basic toning exercises. - Brigha Techniques Masterclass – How to practice speed oscillations in voice and
Veena with clarity and control. - Gamaka Fundamentals – Understanding kampitam, nokku, jaaru, and sphuritam
with direct demonstrations on voice and Veena. - Talam for Performers – Interactive learning of Adi, Rupakam, and Khanda chapu
with clapping, counting, and creative exercises. - Shruti Alignment – How to identify pitch, sing in tune, and tune
Veena/Keyboard/Flute to Shruti. Use of Shruti box, tanpura apps, and digital tools. - Expression in Singing – How to convey mood and rasa in songs using dynamics and modulation.
- Improvising Gamakas in Veena – Hands-on workshop using common varnams and geetams.
- Understanding Bhava and Sahitya – Vocal exercises that connect lyrical meaning to delivery.
- Speed & Precision in Veena – Developing clean fingering techniques with metronome practice.
- Creative Laya Workouts – Paltas, sarala jathi applications, and tala puzzles for memory building.
- Playing Film Songs – Guide to identify Shruti, notate, and perform movie melodies both vocally and on Veena/Keyboard.
- Stage Presence and Confidence – Breathing, body language, and connecting with audience.
- Interactive Q&A Sessions – Live doubt-clearing session with gurus and special guests.
- Peer Feedback Circles – Students will learn how to listen and give constructive feedback.
- Voice Conditioning for Classical and Film – Maintaining vocal health, hydration, and pitch accuracy.
- Using Technology in Practice – Introduction to apps like Metronome, ShrutiBox, Raga Surabhi.
- Sharpening Listening Skills – Exercises in identifying ragas, talas, and gamakas from recordings.
- Notation and Writing Practice – Writing paltas, gamaka notation, and Shruti alignment by ear.
- Introduction to Advanced Concepts – Preview of Manodharma, Kalpana swaras, and Alapana for future study.
- Reflection and Self-Evaluation – Daily closing reflections on what was learned and areas for improvement.
Detailed Learning Outcomes
- Understanding Daily Vocal/Vadhya Routines – Practical session on how to begin daily practice, correct posture, breath support, voice modulation, and basic toning exercises.
- Brigha Techniques Masterclass – How to practice speed oscillations in voice and Veena with clarity and control.
- Gamaka Fundamentals – Understanding kampitam, nokku, jaaru, and sphuritam with direct demonstrations on voice and Veena.
- Talam for Performers – Interactive learning of Adi, Rupakam, and Khanda chapu with clapping counting, and creative exercises.
- Shruti Alignment – How to identify pitch, sing in tune, and tune Veena/Keyboard/Flute to Shruti. Use of Shruti box, tanpura apps, and digital tools.
- Expression in Singing – How to convey mood and rasa in songs using dynamics and modulation.
- Improvising Gamakas in Veena – Hands-on workshop using common varnams and geetams.
- Understanding Bhava and Sahitya – Vocal exercises that connect lyrical meaning to delivery.
- Speed & Precision in Veena – Developing clean fingering techniques with metronome practice.
- Creative Laya Workouts – Paltas, sarala jathi applications, and tala puzzles for memory building.
- Playing Film Songs – Guide to identify Shruti, notate, and perform movie melodies both vocally and on Veena/Keyboard.
- Stage Presence and Confidence – Breathing, body language, and connecting with audience.
- Interactive Q&A Sessions – Live doubt-clearing session with gurus and special guests.
- Peer Feedback Circles – Students will learn how to listen and give constructive feedback.
- Voice Conditioning for Classical and Film – Maintaining vocal health, hydration, and pitch accuracy.
- Using Technology in Practice – Introduction to apps like Metronome, ShrutiBox, Raga Surabhi.
- Sharpening Listening Skills – Exercises in identifying ragas, talas, and gamakas from recordings.
- Notation and Writing Practice – Writing paltas, gamaka notation, and Shruti alignment by ear.
- Introduction to Advanced Concepts – Preview of Manodharma, Kalpana swaras, and Alapana for future study.
- Reflection and Self-Evaluation – Daily closing reflections on what was learned and areas for improvement.
In Akshara, they learn.
In Aradhana, they transform.
In this workshop, they discover who they’re truly meant to become.
Impact of This Program:
- Benefits over 300 students and families from Klang Valley
- Strengthens Tamil cultural values
- Enhances youth engagement through music and arts
- Positions you as a champion of education, youth, and Indian heritage