Shankar Mahadevan Academy celebrates 15 years of spreading ‘joy of music'
Bengaluru: Shankar Mahadevan Academy (SMA), an online music education, proudly marks 15 years of bringing the joy of Indian music to learners across the globe. What began in 2011 as a bold experiment by legendary musician Shankar Mahadevan and technology leader Sridhar Ranganathan has grown into a global movement — touching lives in over 95 countries, with more than 50,000 students and over half a million live online classes conducted.
Born out of passion and a belief that music knows no boundaries, SMA was founded at a time when virtual learning was still in its infancy and internet infrastructure posed significant limitations.
Despite the odds, the vision was clear: to make high-quality Indian music education accessible to anyone, anywhere.
Shankar Mahadevan, Co-Founder and Artistic Director of the SMA said, 'Our vision was always clear. We wanted Indian music in every home — not just in India, but around the world. Today, when I see a 65-year-old grandfather in Toronto learning alongside his 7-year-old granddaughter in Bengaluru, both discovering the same raga, it feels magical. It feels meant to be.'
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