AJIVASAN
MUSIC · ART · DANCE
Since 1932

India's finest academy for Music, Art & Dance

Padma Shri Suresh Wadkar's Academy for Music, Art, & Dance started in 1932. Located across various branches in Mumbai and Bengaluru.

SECURING MUSIC'S FUTURE

For over 93 years we've crafted Mumbai's artistic landscape in classical music, art and dance.

Ajivasan, honouring the Guru-Shishya parampara.
1932

Ajivasan, honouring the Guru-Shishya parampara.

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For more than nine decades, Ajivasan has grown from a humble gurukul into one of India's most respected institutions for music, dance, and the performing arts — with a proven record of successful alumni.

Founded by Acharya Jialal Vasant and carried forward by Padma Shri Suresh Wadkar, we remain deeply rooted in classical tradition while embracing the modern world.

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Our Offerings

Our comprehensive offerings across courses, services, and programs designed to nurture your artistic journey.

Every age, Every level, Your Convenience

Our Bestseller Courses
Hindustani Classical Vocals
Vocals

Hindustani Classical Vocals

Ajivasan's most popular course, teaching Hindustani Classical Vocals with recognised certification.

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Hindi Film Songs
Vocals

Hindi Film Songs

Sing the Bollywood hits you grew up with, backed by real vocal technique and regular studio sessions.

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New Professional AAPA Programme
Professional Course For Singers
Professional

Professional Course For Singers

For classically trained singers ready to step into the music industry with performance and studio craft.

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Dj
Professional

Dj

Read the room, work the decks, and mix seamlessly across genres on professional club equipment.

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Message from Our Founders & Well-Wishers

Listen to the vision, mission and dream behind Ajivasan's legacy

Message from our Founders & Well-Wishers

Message from our Founders & Well-Wishers

Message from Our Founders & Well-Wishers

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25,000+

Global Alumni

Find fellow Ajivasanites across the globe in established industries.

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Expert Instructors

We have the finest group of expert instructors ready to help you unlock your dreams.

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Certified Programmes

Our affiliations with Trinity and more help us bring you world-class certified programmes.

Popular Courses

Discover our most sought-after courses in Music, Dance, and Art.

Hindustani Classical Vocals
Vocals

Hindustani Classical Vocals

Structured Western Vocals with a clear path of progression and certification, at your nearest centre.

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Keyboard
Instruments

Keyboard

A comprehensive Keyboard course to learn musical pieces from all genres, develop rhythm, pitch and confidence.

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Kathak
Dance

Kathak

Learn Kathak footwork, spins and storytelling in graded stages, affiliated with Prayag Sangit Samiti, Prayagraj.

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Voices We've Nurtured

The Gurukul has nurtured some of our nation's finest talents; you could be the next amongst us.

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Tulsi Kumar
Tulsi Kumar
Shaan
Shaan
Vijay Prakash
Vijay Prakash
Rahul Vaidya
Rahul Vaidya
Shivam Pathak
Shivam Pathak
Vikas Bhalla
Vikas Bhalla
Sumeet Raghavan
Sumeet Raghavan
Shreyas Puranik
Shreyas Puranik
Swapnil Bandodkar
Swapnil Bandodkar
Meenal Jain
Meenal Jain
Kavita Paudwal
Kavita Paudwal
Ameya Date
Ameya Date
Himani Kapoor
Himani Kapoor
Ravi Tripathi
Ravi Tripathi
Aishwarya Bhandari
Aishwarya Bhandari
Ankita Sachdev
Ankita Sachdev
Armaan Malik
Armaan Malik

Explore Our Professional Courses

Ajivasan Academy of Performing Arts is our latest comprehensive professional certification programme targeted to get you industry-ready.

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Our Affiliations

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We always only work with the most grounded, significant and change-driven partners — an ode to those who share our vision.

Trinity College London Trinity College London
RSL Awards RSL Awards
Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya
Prayag Sangeet Samiti Prayag Sangeet Samiti
MSBSVET Skill Board MSBSVET Skill Board

Find Us Near You

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Find us online or visit our branches across various locations in Mumbai and Bangalore.

Santacruz
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Santacruz

Prabhadevi
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Prabhadevi

Malad West
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Malad West

Sahakarnagar
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Sahakarnagar

Jayanagar
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Jayanagar

Andheri West
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Andheri West

Kandivali East
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Kandivali East

Kandivali West
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Kandivali West

Lalbaugh
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Lalbaugh

Mira Road
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Mira Road

Thane Dosti
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Thane Dosti

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Thane PP

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Thane Vartak Nagar

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Chembur

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Powai Nahar

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Grant Road

What Our Students Say

From complete beginner to performing at the Annual Day in one year — the journey has been magical.

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Arjun Desai

Guitar Student

Joining Ajivasan was the best decision of my life. The teachers here don't just teach music — they build artists.

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Sneha Kulkarni

Hindustani Classical Student

The structured curriculum and regular stage exposure gave my daughter confidence I never imagined possible.

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Rajesh Mehta

Parent

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