About Nadabrahma

An academy of fine arts, music and dance in Thiruvananthapuram, established in September 1987.

Our Story

Nurturing the arts since 1987

Nadabrahma Academy of Fine Arts & Orchestra began in September 1987 in Thiruvananthapuram, established to nurture and preserve fine arts, music and cultural learning.

From its home at Elankom Gardens, Vellayambalam, the academy offers structured training in vocal music, Indian classical and Western instruments, percussion, dance, and drawing and painting — for children and adults, beginners and advanced learners alike.

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1987Established
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Our Founders

In remembrance of our founders

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

Nadabrahma was founded by Adv. Shri Sasthamangalam G. Gopalakrishnan Nair and his wife, Smt. Asha Latha. In September 1987 they established the academy as a place where music and the fine arts could be taught with care, discipline and respect for tradition.

Their founding vision remains the foundation of the academy's work today, and every class taught here continues the legacy they began.

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Leadership

Narendran G. Nair

Proprietor

A singer with 40 years of experience in fine arts and orchestra, Narendran G. Nair leads Nadabrahma today as its proprietor, carrying forward the academy's commitment to music and the fine arts.

A detailed biography will be added here once approved.

Our Disciplines

Music, dance & the fine arts

Sixteen courses across six areas of study, taught in regular weekly batches.

Vocal Music

  • Carnatic Vocal
  • Western Vocal
  • Film Songs

Indian Classical Instruments

  • Veena
  • Flute
  • Carnatic Violin

Western Music

  • Piano
  • Keyboard
  • Western Violin
  • Guitar
  • Ukulele

Percussion

  • Mridangam
  • Tabla
  • Drums

Dance

  • Dance

Fine Arts

  • Drawing & Painting
Our Approach to Learning

Structured, flexible, personal

Students can learn at the academy or online, in a batch or individually, and can prepare for recognised music examinations.

  • 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.

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
Our Heritage

The journey so far

  1. September 1987

    Nadabrahma Academy of Fine Arts & Orchestra is established in Thiruvananthapuram by Adv. Shri Sasthamangalam G. Gopalakrishnan Nair and Smt. Asha Latha.

  2. Present day

    The academy continues to offer arts education and training in music, dance and fine arts, and serves as a Certified Examination Centre for ABRSM, London.

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.