Principal faculty
Mallika Suryadevara
Trained in both Carnatic and Western vocal traditions from the age of six, Mallika brings a distinctive cross-genre perspective to vocal training. Over the years, she has performed across the Americas, Europe, and India, with experience spanning Western classical, Carnatic, Film, and contemporary Pop music.
Mallika believes that strong vocal fundamentals, combined with exposure to different musical traditions, can help young singers become more versatile, expressive, and confident performers. Her approach encourages students to understand and appreciate the unique techniques of each genre while developing the vocal foundation that allows them to move comfortably across musical styles.
Having worked with students of different ages and musical backgrounds, Mallika adapts her teaching to each student’s interests, experience, and goals. Whether a student is beginning their musical journey, strengthening their technique, or exploring new genres, her goal is to make vocal training engaging, disciplined, and enjoyable.
Mallika offers vocal training in Carnatic, Western, Film, and Pop music, with an emphasis on building technique, musicality, confidence, and a lifelong appreciation for singing.
She teaches every class herself. As the school grows, additional faculty will join for instruments — but the placement audition, the curriculum and the standard for moving between levels will stay hers.
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