Our Vision & Mission
Aum Piano Studio, founded by Padmavathy Divakaran—a Western classical pianist and electronic music keyboardist—is built on a simple yet powerful mission: to inspire, empower, and guide aspiring pianists and electronic keyboard players around the world. We believe that learning music is more than just playing the right notes—it’s about sparking creativity, building confidence, and creating lasting connections through the universal language of music.
At the core of our vision is the belief that every child deserves the right to experience music—just as they do food, healthcare, and education. Music has the unique power to express what words cannot and to move us in ways we cannot ignore. It fosters friendship, self-awareness, and a deeper connection with others, making art and culture, especially music, essential in shaping compassionate, open-minded individuals.
With this philosophy guiding us, our dedicated team of teachers is here to support you at every stage of your musical journey. Whether you’re just beginning or aiming to refine your skills, Aum Piano Studio offers a nurturing community that celebrates growth, encourages exploration, embraces challenges and shares in the joy of making music together.
Our Team
Isaac Dullas
Padmavathy Divakaran
Jeeson Shaun Quadros
ATCL and DipABRSM in Piano (Advanced Performance Diplomas from London) and ABRSM Grade 8 Certification in Music Theory
Undergraduate in Music Production (in affiliation with Australian Institute of Music, Sydney) and Trinity Grade 8 in Electronic Keyboard
BA (Hons) in Music, Middlesex University, London and Diploma in Higher Education (Music) from KM College of Music and Technology, Chennai
About Our Founder
Padmavathy Divakaran
Founder & Director, Aum Piano Studio
MTB Music Exams' Representative for Tamil Nadu & Karnataka
Padmavathy Divakaran is an award-winning Western classical pianist and music educator, known for her dynamic performances and dedication to music education.
Piano Performance Highlights
Padmavathy has graced stages across India, performing solo and collaborative recitals. Notable performances include:
1) Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No. 31 at Goethe Institute, Chennai
2) Walter Piston’s Concertino with London Firebird Orchestra, UK
3) Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 23 with Dr. A.R. Rahman’s Sunshine String Orchestra, Chennai
4) Solo Piano Concerts: Aruna Sunderlal Auditorium, Bangalore School of Music, RA Puram, Musee Musical, Egmore
5) Piano Accompaniment for Opera: Divya Sundaram Iyer (NCPA, Mumbai) & Vivaswath Rao (UK)- renowned soprano and tenor singers.
6) Piano Accompaniment for Percussion: Roshan Singh Chhabra (Alliance Française, Chennai) - an established drummer & marimba player from SOI (Symphony Orchestra of India).
Electronic Music Performance Highlights
The Roliwood Seaboard Ensemble: Formed under Dr. A.R. Rahman, Padmavathy helped launch the ROLI Seaboard instrument globally and performed at prestigious events, including:
1) ROLI Headquarters (London, UK)
2) The Grove (Watford, UK) for influential figures like Prince William, Simon Cowell, Eric Schmidt, and others
3) Private performances for Dr. A.R. Rahman, Apple, Google, and YouTube executives
Work Experience
1) Founder & Director, Aum Piano Studio (Jan 2021 - Present)
2) MTB Music Exams' Representative - Tamil Nadu & Karnataka (Oct 2022 - Present)
3) Music Arranger for Open Canvas, Musiquity Edutech, & MTB Music Exams, UK (Apr 2024 - Present)
4) Preparatory Programme Piano Faculty, KM College of Music & Technology, Chennai (2017-2020)
Education
1) BA Music (Honours), Middlesex University, London
2) Diploma in Music, KM College of Music and Technology, Chennai
Specialisations
1) Solo & Collaborative Piano Music
2) Arranging, Orchestration & Improvisation
3) Music Production for films, advertisements, video games, dance & theatre
4) Academic Research & Analysis
Awards & Recognition
1) Best Western Music Performer Award – KM College of Music and Technology, Chennai
2) All-Round Achievement Award – KM College of Music and Technology, Chennai
3) Multiple Scholarships from Dr. A.R. Rahman