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School of Indian Music, Culture and Languages

Spreading Knowledge Beyond Borders

About Vidyasthanam

About Vidyasthanam

Vidyasthanam: School of Indian Music, Culture and Languages was founded in 2015. Operating in Chennai and Montréal, the school offers a variety of online and in-person classes ranging from Indian Classical Music, Culture, Philosophy, Indian Languages, French and personalized tutoring assistance.

The school took the next step in development when it was formally registered as a School of Indian Music, Culture and Languages on September 9, 2021

It is registered under the name Lieu de Connaissance in Québec, Canada. Through its courses the school significantly contributes towards cultural exchange especially between the two countries of India and Canada. Enrich yourself with these values while remaining at your home and explore our courses taught by qualified professionals.

Meet Our Teachers

Learn from the best in the field of Indian classical arts

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Dr. Priya Sharma

Carnatic Vocal

With over 20 years of teaching experience, Dr. Sharma specializes in advanced raga alapana and neraval techniques.

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Rajesh Iyer

Mridangam

A disciple of the legendary Guru Venkatesh, Rajesh brings traditional teaching methods with modern pedagogical approaches.

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Ananya Patel

Violin

Specializing in Carnatic violin accompaniment, Ananya has performed with leading artists across India and abroad.

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Sanjay Menon

Indian Culture

An expert in Indian traditions, Sanjay has dedicated his career to preserving cultural heritage and practices.

Vidyasthanam Foundation

Vidyasthanam Foundation was founded on January 27, 2025. The aim of the Foundation is to work towards the promotion and propagation of Hindu rituals to all the sections of the Hindu society.

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Hindu Temple and Rituals

Our Courses

Explore our comprehensive programs in Indian arts and culture

Indian Classical Music

Immerse yourself in the soulful traditions of Indian music through structured lessons in both Carnatic and Hindustani styles.

  • Vocal training
  • Instrumental lessons
  • Music theory
  • Performance opportunities

Indian Culture & Traditions

Understand the essence of Indian culture through interactive programs exploring customs, festivals, values, and epics.

  • Ramayana & Mahabharata
  • Traditional values
  • Festival celebrations
  • Cultural practices

Indian Languages

Connect with your roots by learning Indian languages with focus on reading, writing, and conversational fluency.

  • Sanskrit
  • Tamil
  • Hindi
  • Telugu/Kannada

Our Events

Join our cultural celebrations and student showcases

15 Jan

Aparna Sainath Performing at Independence Day Celebration at ICASM, Montreal

12 Apr

Aparna Sainath, Veena Arangetram

08 Aug

Gandharvaganam, Vol. I, Carnatic Classical Songs played on the Veena by Aparna Sainath