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Since September 1987

Where Art, Music & Tradition Come Together

Preserving artistic heritage and nurturing musical excellence since September 1987.

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Vocal Music

Find Your Voice in the Classical Tradition

Carnatic, Western and Film music vocal training in structured, regular batches.

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Instruments

From the Veena to the Piano

Indian classical and Western instruments taught side by side under one roof.

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Dance & Fine Arts

Movement, Colour & Expression

Dance, Drawing and Painting classes that nurture creativity at every age.

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ABRSM Examination Centre

Learn, Practise, Perform

Structured learning and examination preparation for beginners and advanced learners.

Our Heritage

An academy devoted to music, dance & the fine arts

Established in September 1987 in Thiruvananthapuram, Nadabrahma Academy of Fine Arts & Orchestra has spent decades offering structured education in music, dance and the visual arts.

Our classes bring together the discipline of traditional learning and an approach suited to today's students — welcoming complete beginners and supporting advanced learners as they refine their art.

Established
September 1987
Courses offered
16 disciplines
Weekly offline batches
21 batches
For every learner
Beginner to advanced
Read our story
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1987Established
Courses

Explore our disciplines

Vocal music, Indian classical and Western instruments, percussion, dance and fine arts — each taught in regular weekly batches.

Recognition

Certified Examination Centre for ABRSM, London

Nadabrahma is a Certified Examination Centre for the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM), London — the first such centre in Trivandrum.

  • Structured, graded music learning
  • Preparation for ABRSM music examinations
  • A certified ABRSM examination centre in Thiruvananthapuram
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Founders' Legacy

A vision that began in 1987

  • LateAdv. Shri Sasthamangalam G. Gopalakrishnan Nair
  • LateSmt. Asha Latha

Nadabrahma was founded in September 1987 by Adv. Shri Sasthamangalam G. Gopalakrishnan Nair and his wife, Smt. Asha Latha. Together they established an institution where music and the fine arts could be learnt with care and discipline.

The academy continues in their memory, carrying forward the vision they began.

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Ways to Learn

Learning that fits your life

Choose the format that suits you. Online and individual schedules are arranged on enquiry.

  • Offline Classes

    Regular batches at the academy in Vellayambalam, following the published weekly timetable.

  • Online Classes

    Learn from home through online lessons. Schedules are confirmed on enquiry.

  • One-to-One Training

    Individual training with attention paced to each learner. Timings are arranged on enquiry.

  • Exam Preparation

    Preparation for music examinations, including the graded examinations of ABRSM, London.

Gallery

Classes, performances, instruments and events. Placeholder images are shown until the academy's photographs are added.

Admissions

Begin Your Artistic Journey

Whether you are taking your first lesson or refining years of practice, we would be glad to help you find the right course and batch.