Ajivasan Academy of Performing Arts
AAPA: The Bridge from Amateur to Professional Artist
AAPA: The Bridge from Amateur to Professional Artist
Introducing AAPA - Ajivasan Academy of Performing Arts - India's most comprehensive certification program for performing artists.
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Transform your passion into profession with India's most comprehensive certification program for performing artists and aster advanced techniques, performance skills, and industry standards.
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Ajivasan Experience
India's only certification program combining traditional gurukul wisdom with modern industry standards.
Certification
Receive industry-recognized certifications through affiliations with reputed boards such as MSBSVET, Trinity College London, Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, and Rockschool. Helping you build value to unlock opportunities in both Indian and international music platforms.
Expert Mentorship & Hands on Training
Learn directly from experienced industry professionals through practical sessions, live projects, studio exposure, and performance-based training, while receiving personalized feedback, real-world insights, and mentorship to build confidence and skills beyond theory.
Career Placement
Get industry connections, audition preparation support, and comprehensive career guidance.
Community & Opportunities
Be a part of a growing community of artists, singers, and producers where you can collaborate and grow together while gaining access to live performances, recordings, artist referrals, and career guidance for the music industry.
What Industry Legends Say
I am thankful to Suresh Wakdar Ji for Carrying forward the legacy of Acharya Jiyalal Vasant Ji & Making it available for the younger generation.
Late. Smt. Lata Mangeshkar
Very few organizations today are working towards rejuvenation of Indian Classical Music & I appreciate and honor Ajivasan's efforts.
Sh. Amitabh Bachchan
Learning Indian music with perfect decorum and methodology is possible only at Ajivasan. This is a great contribution to our society and country.
Sh. Gulzar Sahab
This is the biggest service for art Suresh Ji is doing and he has done his Guru proud.
Late Ustad Zakir Hussain
Suresh Wadkar Ji has carried forward the legacy of our rich musical heritage. I had the privilege of visiting his music school and witnessing the incredible work being done there. It brings me immense joy to see such profound efforts in nurturing our classical traditions.
Late Sh. Birju Maharaj
Whenever anybody asks me where should I learn music? I directed them to Ajivasan. We are fortunate to have such a Gurukul in Mumbai.
Sh. Vishal Bharadwaj
There was never and will be any competition or even comparison for Ajivasan. Ajivasan syllabus is very unique and effective, the more one learns it the more one benefits.
Sh. Shaan
One who learns form Ajivasan has assurance that he/she has learnt it right! You need to go to the roots of our traditional music to understand the etiquettes of Music & that will get only at Ajivasan.
Sh. Sonu Nigam
I am thankful to Suresh Wakdar Ji for Carrying forward the legacy of Acharya Jiyalal Vasant Ji & Making it available for the younger generation.
Late. Smt. Lata Mangeshkar
Very few organizations today are working towards rejuvenation of Indian Classical Music & I appreciate and honor Ajivasan's efforts.
Sh. Amitabh Bachchan
Learning Indian music with perfect decorum and methodology is possible only at Ajivasan. This is a great contribution to our society and country.
Sh. Gulzar Sahab
This is the biggest service for art Suresh Ji is doing and he has done his Guru proud.
Late Ustad Zakir Hussain
Suresh Wadkar Ji has carried forward the legacy of our rich musical heritage. I had the privilege of visiting his music school and witnessing the incredible work being done there. It brings me immense joy to see such profound efforts in nurturing our classical traditions.
Late Sh. Birju Maharaj
Whenever anybody asks me where should I learn music? I directed them to Ajivasan. We are fortunate to have such a Gurukul in Mumbai.
Sh. Vishal Bharadwaj
There was never and will be any competition or even comparison for Ajivasan. Ajivasan syllabus is very unique and effective, the more one learns it the more one benefits.
Sh. Shaan
One who learns form Ajivasan has assurance that he/she has learnt it right! You need to go to the roots of our traditional music to understand the etiquettes of Music & that will get only at Ajivasan.
Sh. Sonu Nigam
I am thankful to Suresh Wakdar Ji for Carrying forward the legacy of Acharya Jiyalal Vasant Ji & Making it available for the younger generation.
Late. Smt. Lata Mangeshkar
Very few organizations today are working towards rejuvenation of Indian Classical Music & I appreciate and honor Ajivasan's efforts.
Sh. Amitabh Bachchan
Learning Indian music with perfect decorum and methodology is possible only at Ajivasan. This is a great contribution to our society and country.
Sh. Gulzar Sahab
This is the biggest service for art Suresh Ji is doing and he has done his Guru proud.
Late Ustad Zakir Hussain
Suresh Wadkar Ji has carried forward the legacy of our rich musical heritage. I had the privilege of visiting his music school and witnessing the incredible work being done there. It brings me immense joy to see such profound efforts in nurturing our classical traditions.
Late Sh. Birju Maharaj
Whenever anybody asks me where should I learn music? I directed them to Ajivasan. We are fortunate to have such a Gurukul in Mumbai.
Sh. Vishal Bharadwaj
There was never and will be any competition or even comparison for Ajivasan. Ajivasan syllabus is very unique and effective, the more one learns it the more one benefits.
Sh. Shaan
One who learns form Ajivasan has assurance that he/she has learnt it right! You need to go to the roots of our traditional music to understand the etiquettes of Music & that will get only at Ajivasan.
Sh. Sonu Nigam
Learning Indian music with perfect decorum and methodology is possible only at Ajivasan. This is a great contribution to our society and country.
Sh. Gulzar Sahab
This is the biggest service for art Suresh Ji is doing and he has done his Guru proud.
Late Ustad Zakir Hussain
Suresh Wadkar Ji has carried forward the legacy of our rich musical heritage. I had the privilege of visiting his music school and witnessing the incredible work being done there. It brings me immense joy to see such profound efforts in nurturing our classical traditions.
Late Sh. Birju Maharaj
Whenever anybody asks me where should I learn music? I directed them to Ajivasan. We are fortunate to have such a Gurukul in Mumbai.
Sh. Vishal Bharadwaj
There was never and will be any competition or even comparison for Ajivasan. Ajivasan syllabus is very unique and effective, the more one learns it the more one benefits.
Sh. Shaan
One who learns form Ajivasan has assurance that he/she has learnt it right! You need to go to the roots of our traditional music to understand the etiquettes of Music & that will get only at Ajivasan.
Sh. Sonu Nigam
I am thankful to Suresh Wakdar Ji for Carrying forward the legacy of Acharya Jiyalal Vasant Ji & Making it available for the younger generation.
Late. Smt. Lata Mangeshkar
Very few organizations today are working towards rejuvenation of Indian Classical Music & I appreciate and honor Ajivasan's efforts.
Sh. Amitabh Bachchan
Learning Indian music with perfect decorum and methodology is possible only at Ajivasan. This is a great contribution to our society and country.
Sh. Gulzar Sahab
This is the biggest service for art Suresh Ji is doing and he has done his Guru proud.
Late Ustad Zakir Hussain
Suresh Wadkar Ji has carried forward the legacy of our rich musical heritage. I had the privilege of visiting his music school and witnessing the incredible work being done there. It brings me immense joy to see such profound efforts in nurturing our classical traditions.
Late Sh. Birju Maharaj
Whenever anybody asks me where should I learn music? I directed them to Ajivasan. We are fortunate to have such a Gurukul in Mumbai.
Sh. Vishal Bharadwaj
There was never and will be any competition or even comparison for Ajivasan. Ajivasan syllabus is very unique and effective, the more one learns it the more one benefits.
Sh. Shaan
One who learns form Ajivasan has assurance that he/she has learnt it right! You need to go to the roots of our traditional music to understand the etiquettes of Music & that will get only at Ajivasan.
Sh. Sonu Nigam
I am thankful to Suresh Wakdar Ji for Carrying forward the legacy of Acharya Jiyalal Vasant Ji & Making it available for the younger generation.
Late. Smt. Lata Mangeshkar
Very few organizations today are working towards rejuvenation of Indian Classical Music & I appreciate and honor Ajivasan's efforts.
Sh. Amitabh Bachchan
Learning Indian music with perfect decorum and methodology is possible only at Ajivasan. This is a great contribution to our society and country.
Sh. Gulzar Sahab
This is the biggest service for art Suresh Ji is doing and he has done his Guru proud.
Late Ustad Zakir Hussain
Suresh Wadkar Ji has carried forward the legacy of our rich musical heritage. I had the privilege of visiting his music school and witnessing the incredible work being done there. It brings me immense joy to see such profound efforts in nurturing our classical traditions.
Late Sh. Birju Maharaj
Whenever anybody asks me where should I learn music? I directed them to Ajivasan. We are fortunate to have such a Gurukul in Mumbai.
Sh. Vishal Bharadwaj
There was never and will be any competition or even comparison for Ajivasan. Ajivasan syllabus is very unique and effective, the more one learns it the more one benefits.
Sh. Shaan
One who learns form Ajivasan has assurance that he/she has learnt it right! You need to go to the roots of our traditional music to understand the etiquettes of Music & that will get only at Ajivasan.
Sh. Sonu Nigam
I am thankful to Suresh Wakdar Ji for Carrying forward the legacy of Acharya Jiyalal Vasant Ji & Making it available for the younger generation.
Late. Smt. Lata Mangeshkar
Very few organizations today are working towards rejuvenation of Indian Classical Music & I appreciate and honor Ajivasan's efforts.
Sh. Amitabh Bachchan
Whenever anybody asks me where should I learn music? I directed them to Ajivasan. We are fortunate to have such a Gurukul in Mumbai.
Sh. Vishal Bharadwaj
There was never and will be any competition or even comparison for Ajivasan. Ajivasan syllabus is very unique and effective, the more one learns it the more one benefits.
Sh. Shaan
One who learns form Ajivasan has assurance that he/she has learnt it right! You need to go to the roots of our traditional music to understand the etiquettes of Music & that will get only at Ajivasan.
Sh. Sonu Nigam
I am thankful to Suresh Wakdar Ji for Carrying forward the legacy of Acharya Jiyalal Vasant Ji & Making it available for the younger generation.
Late. Smt. Lata Mangeshkar
Very few organizations today are working towards rejuvenation of Indian Classical Music & I appreciate and honor Ajivasan's efforts.
Sh. Amitabh Bachchan
Learning Indian music with perfect decorum and methodology is possible only at Ajivasan. This is a great contribution to our society and country.
Sh. Gulzar Sahab
This is the biggest service for art Suresh Ji is doing and he has done his Guru proud.
Late Ustad Zakir Hussain
Suresh Wadkar Ji has carried forward the legacy of our rich musical heritage. I had the privilege of visiting his music school and witnessing the incredible work being done there. It brings me immense joy to see such profound efforts in nurturing our classical traditions.
Late Sh. Birju Maharaj
Whenever anybody asks me where should I learn music? I directed them to Ajivasan. We are fortunate to have such a Gurukul in Mumbai.
Sh. Vishal Bharadwaj
There was never and will be any competition or even comparison for Ajivasan. Ajivasan syllabus is very unique and effective, the more one learns it the more one benefits.
Sh. Shaan
One who learns form Ajivasan has assurance that he/she has learnt it right! You need to go to the roots of our traditional music to understand the etiquettes of Music & that will get only at Ajivasan.
Sh. Sonu Nigam
I am thankful to Suresh Wakdar Ji for Carrying forward the legacy of Acharya Jiyalal Vasant Ji & Making it available for the younger generation.
Late. Smt. Lata Mangeshkar
Very few organizations today are working towards rejuvenation of Indian Classical Music & I appreciate and honor Ajivasan's efforts.
Sh. Amitabh Bachchan
Learning Indian music with perfect decorum and methodology is possible only at Ajivasan. This is a great contribution to our society and country.
Sh. Gulzar Sahab
This is the biggest service for art Suresh Ji is doing and he has done his Guru proud.
Late Ustad Zakir Hussain
Suresh Wadkar Ji has carried forward the legacy of our rich musical heritage. I had the privilege of visiting his music school and witnessing the incredible work being done there. It brings me immense joy to see such profound efforts in nurturing our classical traditions.
Late Sh. Birju Maharaj
Whenever anybody asks me where should I learn music? I directed them to Ajivasan. We are fortunate to have such a Gurukul in Mumbai.
Sh. Vishal Bharadwaj
There was never and will be any competition or even comparison for Ajivasan. Ajivasan syllabus is very unique and effective, the more one learns it the more one benefits.
Sh. Shaan
One who learns form Ajivasan has assurance that he/she has learnt it right! You need to go to the roots of our traditional music to understand the etiquettes of Music & that will get only at Ajivasan.
Sh. Sonu Nigam
I am thankful to Suresh Wakdar Ji for Carrying forward the legacy of Acharya Jiyalal Vasant Ji & Making it available for the younger generation.
Late. Smt. Lata Mangeshkar
Very few organizations today are working towards rejuvenation of Indian Classical Music & I appreciate and honor Ajivasan's efforts.
Sh. Amitabh Bachchan
Learning Indian music with perfect decorum and methodology is possible only at Ajivasan. This is a great contribution to our society and country.
Sh. Gulzar Sahab
This is the biggest service for art Suresh Ji is doing and he has done his Guru proud.
Late Ustad Zakir Hussain
Suresh Wadkar Ji has carried forward the legacy of our rich musical heritage. I had the privilege of visiting his music school and witnessing the incredible work being done there. It brings me immense joy to see such profound efforts in nurturing our classical traditions.
Late Sh. Birju Maharaj
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Life at AAPA
Witness some snippets from the prolific artist life led at the Gurukul
What Our Alumni Say
AAPA transformed my understanding of playback singing. The studio sessions were invaluable.
Rahul S.
I learned not just how to sing, but how to perform and manage my career as an artist.
Vikram R.
The perfect blend of classical discipline and modern technology. Highly recommended.
Ananya M.
AAPA transformed my understanding of playback singing. The studio sessions were invaluable.
Rahul S.
I learned not just how to sing, but how to perform and manage my career as an artist.
Vikram R.
The perfect blend of classical discipline and modern technology. Highly recommended.
Ananya M.
AAPA transformed my understanding of playback singing. The studio sessions were invaluable.
Rahul S.
I learned not just how to sing, but how to perform and manage my career as an artist.
Vikram R.
The perfect blend of classical discipline and modern technology. Highly recommended.
Ananya M.
AAPA transformed my understanding of playback singing. The studio sessions were invaluable.
Rahul S.
I learned not just how to sing, but how to perform and manage my career as an artist.
Vikram R.
The perfect blend of classical discipline and modern technology. Highly recommended.
Ananya M.
I learned not just how to sing, but how to perform and manage my career as an artist.
Vikram R.
The perfect blend of classical discipline and modern technology. Highly recommended.
Ananya M.
AAPA transformed my understanding of playback singing. The studio sessions were invaluable.
Rahul S.
I learned not just how to sing, but how to perform and manage my career as an artist.
Vikram R.
The perfect blend of classical discipline and modern technology. Highly recommended.
Ananya M.
AAPA transformed my understanding of playback singing. The studio sessions were invaluable.
Rahul S.
I learned not just how to sing, but how to perform and manage my career as an artist.
Vikram R.
The perfect blend of classical discipline and modern technology. Highly recommended.
Ananya M.
AAPA transformed my understanding of playback singing. The studio sessions were invaluable.
Rahul S.
I learned not just how to sing, but how to perform and manage my career as an artist.
Vikram R.
The perfect blend of classical discipline and modern technology. Highly recommended.
Ananya M.
AAPA transformed my understanding of playback singing. The studio sessions were invaluable.
Rahul S.
The perfect blend of classical discipline and modern technology. Highly recommended.
Ananya M.
AAPA transformed my understanding of playback singing. The studio sessions were invaluable.
Rahul S.
I learned not just how to sing, but how to perform and manage my career as an artist.
Vikram R.
The perfect blend of classical discipline and modern technology. Highly recommended.
Ananya M.
AAPA transformed my understanding of playback singing. The studio sessions were invaluable.
Rahul S.
I learned not just how to sing, but how to perform and manage my career as an artist.
Vikram R.
The perfect blend of classical discipline and modern technology. Highly recommended.
Ananya M.
AAPA transformed my understanding of playback singing. The studio sessions were invaluable.
Rahul S.
I learned not just how to sing, but how to perform and manage my career as an artist.
Vikram R.
The perfect blend of classical discipline and modern technology. Highly recommended.
Ananya M.
AAPA transformed my understanding of playback singing. The studio sessions were invaluable.
Rahul S.
I learned not just how to sing, but how to perform and manage my career as an artist.
Vikram R.
Our Faculty
Meet our star-studded faculty line-up for AAPA
Avdhoot Wadkar
Mix and Master
Tejas Kamble
Logic Pro
Omkar Pandit
Orchestration & Arrangement
Manas Abhiram
Logic Pro
Saransh Sharma
Ableton Live
Neeraj Kalkar
Indian Classical & Playback
Mithilesh P
Music Production
Aashima M
Western & Stage
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