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Number of students accompanied by Padmavathy since their arrival at Superprof
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58AED/hr
- Piano
- Keyboard
Get in touch for personalised one-on-one piano and keyboard lessons with a BA Music (Honours) graduate from Middlesex University, London, including coaching for MTB, Trinity, and ABRSM exams.
- Piano
- Keyboard
Lesson location
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Padmavathy is a respected tutor in our community. She is highly recommended for her commitment and the quality of her lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Padmavathy
Hello, I’m Padmavathy Divakaran, a BA (Hons) Music graduate from Middlesex University, London, and a Diplomate of Dr. A.R. Rahman’s KM College of Music and Technology, Chennai. I am an active performing artist, music arranger, and dedicated educator with a deep-rooted passion for lifelong music learning.
Since 2021, I have been leading and managing Aum Piano Studio, a committed music education platform focused on nurturing students through structured, personalized, and inspiring musical journeys.
Previously, I also served as the Head Representative for Tamil Nadu and Karnataka with MTB Music Exams, an OFQUAL-accredited international music examination board based in the UK, up until March 2025.
Skillset
1) Solo and collaborative piano performance
2) Arranging, orchestration, and improvisation
3) Music production for films, animations, advertisements, video games, dance, and theatre
4) Academic research and analysis
5) Western music history and theory
Awards & Recognitions
1) Best Western Music Performer Award (2015-2017) – Awarded by KM College of Music and Technology, Chennai
2) All-Round Achievement Award (2014-2015) – Awarded by KM College of Music and Technology, Chennai
3) Scholarships totalling ₹4.2 lakhs INR, awarded by Dr. A.R. Rahman
Performing Experience
Since 2017, I have performed extensively in solo and collaborative piano recitals across India and internationally. Some of my notable performances include:
1) Walter Piston's Concertino for Piano and Chamber Orchestra with the London Firebird Orchestra in London (March 2019).
2) Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major with Dr. AR Rahman’s Sunshine String Orchestra in Chennai (May 2018).
3) Piano accompaniment for renowned Indian opera singers:
a) Divya Sundaram Iyer (Soprano) at NCPA, Mumbai (June 2018).
b) Vivaswath Rao (Tenor) for concerts in Egham and London, UK (October 2019).
c) Piano accompaniment for percussionist/vibraphonist Roshan Singh Chhabra at Alliance Française of Madras, Nungambakkam (April 2017).
d) Solo piano recitals at:
i) Musee Musical, Egmore (April 2017)
ii) Wandering Artist, RA Puram (November 2018)
iii) Aruna Sunderlal Auditorium, The Bangalore School of Music (November 2022)
These recitals featured works by Scarlatti, Chopin, Liszt, Debussy, Prokofiev, and Ginastera.
About the lesson
- All Levels
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
I believe that every student is unique, which is why I design each lesson to align with their age, learning style, and musical interests. Whether they are just beginning their musical journey or preparing for international grade exams with boards such as MTB, Trinity, or ABRSM, I am dedicated to providing the guidance and training necessary for their success.
My teaching philosophy extends beyond exam preparation or competitive achievements. I aim to cultivate well-rounded musicians who excel not only in technical proficiency but also in a broad range of musical skills. My approach emphasizes creativity, promotes effective practice habits, encourages collaboration with other musicians, and inspires students to find joy in music through performance. Ultimately, my goal is to empower students to express themselves musically, embracing both traditional and contemporary styles of music-making.
Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher
My daughter is learning Piano with Ms Padmavathy since last 3 years. Knowledgeable, perfectionist, committed , passionate and an excellent teacher. One can always trust her in learning music, instrument or theory- she knows all. I am really glad she is there to guide us.
Ms Padmavathy Divakaran is an amazing piano teacher. She is a perfectionist to the core who also cares enough to notice my innate strengths and flaws as a student. She constantly motivates me to surpass the performance levels expected at my grade. Her classes are interactive sessions that allow me to ask questions, make mistakes and most importantly, learn from them. What I really love about her is that she keeps me on my toes and never lets me stay in my comfort zone.
As a former student of Miss Padmavathy, I really learnt to understand the emotions of every piece that I learnt with her. Even though I had very less interest in music at that age, her teaching skills and ability to motivate me made me admire her and pursue it as much as possible. For the three years that I got to study under her, she had been a very adaptable teacher in class. In the lessons, we not only worked on my MTB piano exam preparation but also learnt to play other music including pop songs and film songs (both by sheet music and by ear). Coming from a western classical background, I found her structured way of teaching improvisation super easy, helpful and fun! She has a knack for decoding popular music! Please take her teaching seriously and work hard to see good results! Cheers!
Padmavathy is a very interactive teacher, ensured my little one was always engaged in the class. She goes the extra mile and makes sure that the class for the day is imbibed by the student. The assignments too between classes are planned well so that there is a holistic learning through the month for the student. And needless to say, her music qualifications speak for themselves
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- 5h: 289AED
- 10h: 578AED
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Details
Trial Lessons:
You may avail up to two 30-minute trial lessons at ₹750 per session. Trial lessons are offered as paid sessions to ensure that the teaching time reserved for you is respected and protected, particularly in cases where a slot is booked but the student does not attend or inform in advance.
Regular Lessons:
If you decide to continue with regular lessons after the trial, you will be asked to complete a student enrolment form and the fees will be payable upfront in cycles of 8 sessions.
Beginners - Grade 2 = Rs. 1500/hr
Grades 3 - 5 = Rs. 1750/hr
Grades 5 - 8 = Rs. 2000/hr
Cancellations & Make Up Lesson Policies:
If you need to cancel or reschedule a lesson, kindly inform me at least 4 hours before the scheduled lesson time (6 hours for international students). When advance notice is given, I’ll be happy to arrange a make-up session at a mutually convenient time.
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