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Octavium Music Academy - Learn Online Music in Bangalore

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About Us

We are a professionally managed music academy that exists to nurture musicianship in our students. That’s how we grow our tribe of OCTAVIANS. Our founders come with a deep passion for music and a collective experience of over 80 years in various facets of learning.

Our story started in April 2013, with a new age music academy in Bengaluru, India, complete with designed-for-music interiors, dedicated teaching enclosures, high-quality instruments & infrastructure, a music store and an in-house performance space. Our professional recording studio was opened in 2015. After introducing online learning in March 2020, we now have multiple learning options including in-person & blended formats for you, so you can learn music no matter where you live.

What We Offer

Online Learning

We are online since March 2020 with all our courses. You can learn with us from wherever you are. Learners from across 5 countries are part of our student community.

Blended Learning

Best of both worlds, a combination of online & in-person lessons at the academy. For those who don't live close to the academy or find it difficult to commute four times a month.

In-person Learning

All lessons at our Academy - for those who live close by or can commute four times a month. Also for those who prefer in-person learning.

Corporate Engagement

Our programs for Corporates are designed to be highly engaging. They include appreciation sessions, master classes, learning sessions & competitions. All of these are conducted online.

Highlights

10
Years
3200
Students
115
Live Events
83
Studio Projects

Our Courses

Designed To Nurture Musicianship

Octavium Academy's vision is to provide an engaging and effective music learning experience within an environment that nurtures every student’s aspiration. Our talented, qualified & experienced team of mentors works collectively towards this. Inculcating a passion for the pursuit of music in our students, whether as a hobby or a career, is in constant focus.

Music is an art form, a medium of expression, a companion for life and its study should be free of stress is what we firmly believe. Each student’s learning journey is unique. Enabling every learner to discover and follow a path that suits her/him best is what we look to do. Whether it is an assessment, participating in a recital, or attending a master class, options are presented to students at every stage of learning and we encourage them to choose what excites them the most.

  • The curricula for all our courses have been developed in-house, and suit a wide range of learners with enough room for creativity and development.
  • The topics of study are arranged in levels progressively which are again clustered into learning stages.
  • Importance is given to a student’s ability to play/sing, listen and understand varieties of Music.
  • Genre study is a large part of our course; students find a deeper love and passion for music as they are exposed to the inner workings of each genre.
  • Essential theoretical elements are included as well, leading to a deep understanding of the instrument/voice & music theory.
  • Attention is given to our students’ auditory development as well through specific ear training interventions at every stage of learning.

  • Through the learning journey at Octavium, students are made to play/sing several songs, helping them develop the ability to perform with confidence. This is supported with opportunities to record, get showcased and perform at our recitals too.
  • Workshops, masterclasses and appreciation sessions are presented to our students regularly to reinforce their learning, and gain a wider, deeper perspective of the world of music.
  • A small batch size with an option to choose one on one learning ensures focused, individual attention.
  • Optimal lesson/screen time keeps fatigue at bay for both the learner & the mentor with no compromise on learning efficacy.
  • Regular assignments, practise routines, self-study & collaborative projects help our students build on their in-class learning and our mentors provide active support on a continuous basis.

  • Our students receive a Certificate of Completion on successfully clearing each stage of the learning process, namely Exploration, Foundation, Fluency & Creation.
  • Completion badges are given to students on successful completion of levels within Foundation, Fluency & Creation stages.

  • Our student management portal enables tracking of progress & attendance, communication of assignments, events and announcements seamlessly. Students/parents are provided access on enrolment.
  • A dedicated student support team provides all assistance required to ensure your learning journey with us is hassle free.


Our Music Courses namely, EXPLORATION, FOUNDATION, FLUENCY and CREATION are designed to take the learning further & deeper progressively. The infographic represents how our courses are structured and the average duration of each.

  • EXPLORATION: For absolute beginners desiring to explore the instrument, learn the basics of music and develop the fundamental skills required to pursue music learning formally. Students also learn to play/sing simple melodies and songs by the end of the course.
  • FOUNDATION: For those who have completed the Exploration Course, to establish a strong musical base. The focus is on skill building and understanding of technical & theoretical aspects of music along with music appreciation. By the end of the course, the student is comfortable with the instrument, aware of musical preferences and is able to participate in assessments & recitals.
  • FLUENCY: For those who have completed the Foundation Course, the focus here is on, as the name suggests, fluency in playing and diving deeper into music theory, techniques, styles and genres. By the end of the course, the student is becoming independent, is able to start venturing into the world of music by herself/himself and has the ability to collaborate and perform with other learners.
  • CREATION: For students ready to commence advanced learning and take the lead in the journey with support from the mentor. The student decides the focus areas to build expertise in. By the end of this course, the student transforms into an independent musician, able to perform, as well as create music. She/he now has the choice of furthering advanced musical learning, consider music as a career option or becoming a highly skilled enthusiast who pursues music for passion.

We also provide CUSTOMISED COURSE options for those who want to hone their skills in specific areas, build expertise in a particular genre or prepare for International Grade Examinations.

Guitar

The instrument with the widest appeal and a high 'cool quotient', the guitar in its various forms has contributed to the creation of evergreen pieces of music & legends across time and genres. Our course helps learners to make a strong connection with the Guitar and identify how they want to use it, whether as a lead or accompanying instrument. Exposure to a wide range of musical forms helps them explore and settle into the genre they want to pursue, while acquiring the requisite skills & knowledge.  More...

Western Vocals

A famous musician apparently said "Singing is just a feeling set to music". We couldn't agree more. Our Western Vocals course helps learners do just that - express their feelings & emotions through the medium of singing. They learn to recognise their voice as an instrument to be treasured, nurtured and looked after. Needless to say, they also learn all the skills & techniques, theory, associated genres and a whole bunch of songs to get their singing just the way they'd like to sound.  More...

Piano

This magnificent musical instrument is as much a feat of engineering as it is a work of art. It is also the instrument around which eras of music have progressed, allowing composers to attain legendary status for time to come. The contemporary Piano finds prominence in several forms of music, from classical to jazz, pop & rock as well. While our course focuses on the classical form, it also equips learners to adapt to the styles they choose at the appropriate times in their learning journey.  More...

Keyboard

Arguably the most versatile instrument around, one that provides a full band and more at a Musician's fingertips. The keyboard is integral to almost every form of contemporary music that one can imagine whether in the studio or in live concerts. Our Keyboard Course enables learners to make full use of the instrument's capabilities while building a strong base in all aspects of music including theory & performance, with exposure to the technology that brings out the versatility.  More...

Drums

The drum kit or drum set provides the beat, the groove that the rest of the band relies on, and it also gives many genres their distinct identities. The drummer is usually the busiest member of a band on stage, and the music created by a well-tuned kit & good, tight drumming is gripping and hard not to love. Our Drums course helps learners discover their rhythm, build ability to play a range of styles & genres, and also the dynamics required to make the drums 'sing' when they so desire.  More...

Hindustani Vocals

This classical music form, normally associated with the Northern regions of the Indian Sub-continent is embraced all over the world. Based on the concepts of Raag & Taal, it encourages exploration & improvisation. Our Hindustani Vocals program takes students on a learning journey that is educative and wondrous at the same time, building a strong foundation while being sensitised to the nuances and intricacies at every stage. It also equips them to pursue any genre of Indian music subsequently.  More...

Self Paced Learning

Learn Music at your place, at your pace! Enrol for our video based courses and get going on your musical journey. Get expert guidance through one-on-one masterclasses with our mentors; book your session right here on our website.

SELF-LEARNING COURSES

Created for those looking for flexible options to set their own pace of learning. With high quality, on-demand videos and additional reference material, our self learning courses help get you started off on your musical journey. Each course has a trial version you can access to view the introduction and the first lesson for free.

BOOK A MASTERCLASS

Get one-on-one learning sessions from our mentors whenever you feel the need. Whether you have enrolled for our self learning courses or are learning on your own, a session with an expert always helps to clear any doubts, or even just to check whether you're going about your learning the way you should. Book your online MasterClass right here on our website.

We Are MUSICIANS
We Are PERFORMERS
We Are COMPOSERS
We Are PRODUCERS
We Are MENTORS

— And we are Octavians —

Our Team

Who We Are

Our success depends on the strength of our team. Apart from music, our mentors have one thing in common. They are passionate about and committed to teaching. They believe in our mission and contribute immensely to the way we do things together. Nothing gives them more joy than seeing their students bloom and progress, from their first lesson to their first performance, first creation, first recording and beyond. Each of our mentors is a qualified, experienced, talented and skilled musician. Apart from being performers, composers, producers & sessions artists, they have other interesting aspects to their personalities too.

Mreenal Mams
Music: Guitarist, Singer-Songwriter
Styles: Blues, Psychedelic Rock, Indian Fusion, Avant-Garde
Also: Sitar Player, Blogger, YouTuber

Mreenal Mams
Guitar Mentor

Prabhat Gopal
Music: Guitarist, Composer
Styles: Progressive, Post Rock, Jazz Fusion, Experimental
Also: Skateboarder, Visual Artist

Prabhat Gopal
Guitar Mentor

Vats Iyengar
Music: Singer, Guitarist, Composer, Producer
Styles: Progressive, Rock, Metal
Also: Animal Lover, Music History Buff, Loves to read

Vats Iyengar
Guitar Mentor & Music Appreciation Specialist

Arindam Chowdhury
Music: Singer, Guitarist, Composer, Producer
Styles: Alternative Rock, Grunge, Progressive, Hardcore, Nu-Metalcore
Also: Writer, Painter, Reader

Arindam Chowdhury
Western Vocals & Music Production Mentor

Bhavana Choradia
Music: Singer
Styles: Musical theatre, Classical, folk rock, Indian Film Music, Popular Genres
Also: Closet Poet, Columnist, Trekker, Fitness Enthusiast, Trainer, Motivational Speaker

Bhavana Choradia
Western Vocals Mentor

Chaitra Kalakrishnan
Music: Singer, Songwriter, Pianist, Arranger
Styles: Blues, Soul, Jazz, Pop, Rock, A cappella/choral music
Also: Doctor, Baker, Traveller

Chaitra Kalakrishnan
Western Vocals Mentor, Choir Conductor

Jiniya Chattopadhyay
Music: Singer, 'Performer' and 'Regular Artiste of All India Radio & Doordarshan
Styles: Classical, Semi-classical, Fusion, Film, Devotional
Also: Dancer, Poet, Actor, Social Worker, Adventurer, Movie Buff, Traveller and Bookworm

Jiniya Chattopadhyay
Hindustani Vocals Mentor

Vani Joshi
Music: Singer
Styles: Rock, Pop, Country, Jazz, Sufi, Indian Classical
Also: Certified Arts Based Therapy Practitioner, Actor, Voice Over Artist

Vani Joshi
Western Vocals Mentor

Wessa
Music: Singer, Pianist, Guitarist, Producer
Styles: Classical, Pop, Soul, Rock
Also: MC, RJ, Instagrammer

Wessa
Western Vocals Mentor

Nithin Joshua
Music: Keyboardist, Pianist, Guitar/Bass/Melodica Player
Styles: Rock, Progressive, Fusion
Also: Actor, Orator, Quizzer

Nithin Joshua
Keyboard Mentor

Shashank Kandachar
Music: Rock, Prog, Jazz Fusion
Also: Journalist, Engineer

Shashank Kandachar
Guitar Mentor

Srikanth Aathreya
Music: Composer, Arranger, Songwriter, Music Producer, Pianist
Styles: Blues, Pop, Jazz,Western/Indian Classical, Indian Contemporary, BGM
Also: Consumed by music, and more music

Srikanth Aathreya
Keyboard & Piano Mentor

Sudeep Gerald
Music: Keyboard Player, Percussionist, Singer
Styles: Pop, Rock, Classical
Also: Plays Badminton & Cricket

Sudeep Gerald
Keyboard Mentor

Neilroy Miranda
Music: Pianist, Drummer, Composer, Producer
Styles: Classical, Rock, Jazz Fusion, Progressive, Metal, Rock, Funk
Also: Fitness Enthusiast

Neilroy Miranda
Piano & Drums Mentor

Aniketh Ashok
Music: Drummer
Styles: Metal, Progressive, Rock, Funk, Fusion
Also: Traveller, Sports & Automobile Enthusiast

Aniketh Ashok
Drums Mentor

Ryan Colaco
Music: Drummer
Styles: Metal, Progressive, Rock, Pop
Also: Animal Lover, Incurable Comic, Cycles everywhere

Ryan Colaco
Drums Mentor

Anagh Nayak
Music: Prog, Metal, Pop & Rock
Also: Drum Circle Facilitator, Video Editor & Foodie

Anagh Nayak
Studio, Production & Events

Chitra Nayak
Also: Loves travelling & listening to music

Chitra Nayak
Administration, Accounts, Student Support

Priyanka Vasudevan
Also: Carnatic Singer, Sports & Fitness Enthusiast

Priyanka Vasudevan
Administration, Marketing & Student Support

Ragha Nayak
Also: Music & Marketing Enthusiast

Ragha Nayak
Tech & Special Projects

Adithi Dass
Also: Baker, Biker, Music Lover

Adithi Dass
Administration, Marketing & Student Support

Chandrashekar BN
Director, New Initiatives

Chandrika Nayak
Academy Director, Co-Founder

Kedar (Viku) Nayak
Founder

Virtual Tour

Walk through our academy at Bengaluru, get a 360 degree view of the space that’s home to us. Although it is best experienced in person, this virtual tour will give you a feel of what it’s all about.

Testimonials

  When you think of Quality, very few names stand out. Octavium is definitely in that list of mine. It has been less than a year since my kids have been studying at Octavium for Drums, Piano & Vocals(Western) & there is no doubt with respect to the Quality of output imparted to them. Whether it is the curriculum, discipline, timings, staff, management, teachers - on every aspect Octavium definitely stands out.
There is no better measure to witnessing the students output, than through the wonderful stage platform additionally provided by Octavium through their recitals & anniversary programs. Octavium has definitely given its student's one of the best platform & opportunity for each of them to learn & grow in their musical journey. From the time when Octavium started till date, they have grown leaps & bounds in a very short time. I wish them the best in their journey ahead to take Octavium to greater heights.
  
Sanjoy Joseph
  I'm happy to strongly recommend Octavium to music-lovers looking for a quality learning experience. The committed team has created a vibrant, fun atmosphere for students (and teachers) of varying ages and backgrounds to make music.
In contrast to the classes my daughter attended previously where over a dozen piano and keyboard students were lumped together in one class, at Octavium, students receive close personalised attention from accomplished coaches. The infrastructure in terms of equipment, specialized practice rooms and professional staff rounds off the positive experience, and the jam sessions and chamber performances they organize at weekends are an added bonus. Keep up the great work, Octavium team!
  
Anuradha Arun
  If your fix is learning a new instrument, this place has the most dedicated set of mentors who themselves are quite accomplished. Our personal experience has been that Octavium and the team behind this venture are super supportive of children who want to give expression to their musical talents. One such initiative is their annual talent showcase - it's not to be missed, this is proof that Octavium nurtures both talent and art.  
Christopher Stanley
  My son Krishna has been a part of Octavium family for 3.5 years. Every year we look forward to the student showcase, both solo and the band performance. It has given him a definite direction and more confidence. Both the mentors that he has learned from Priyanka and Srikanth are extremely knowledgeable and Krishna has benefited musically. He has thoroughly enjoyed his time here.  
Deepali Prabhu
  Wonderful place for a child to enjoy learning music from some of the finest musicians. And more importantly, the finest human beings on the globe.  
Veena Prasad
  Both, myself as a parent, as well as my son, Vijaykumar, are always thrilled to come to Octavium. Vijaykumar was learning keyboard for about 2 years and over the last 2+ years he has been learning piano. The goal of producing "musicians" instead of just teaching how to play an instrument is what we like the most at Octavium. This is reflected in the approach by the mentors and in the environment at Octavium. Vijay knows what it is to play in a band. That's the exposure he got at Octavium. Vijaykumar looks forward for his piano class with Arvind sir every week. That says it all.  
Anandaraman Vel

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Tel: +91 88840 60688

Octavium Music Academy (Talent Mosaic Private Limited) 3rd Floor, Leela Square, #227, 3rd Main, 4th A Cross,
Panduranganagar, Off Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru - 560076, India

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