Discover the joy of music with Sur Taal aur Masti! Our Indian Music program for children started in 2019, aiming to make Indian Classical Music easy to grasp for young learners. We believe in making music learning fun, interactive, and creative for kids of all ages.
Classes are available online, connecting children from around the globe, while in-person sessions and concerts are held in Mumbai. Shyama is passionate about integrating music into children’s lives, fostering their development, boosting confidence, and honing skills. At Sur Taal aur Masti, we ensure that the fun and excitement of music (the masti!) are always part of the journey—it’s a must!
Meet Shyama Panikkar, founder of Sur Taal aur Masti. She’s not just an Indian classical music educator but also an author bestselling books like “A Musical Road trip” and “Bounce Hop Raaga Pop”. Shyama’s journey began as an engineer and management post-graduate, but after becoming a mom, she found her passion in teaching children music.
Having trained in classical music since the age of three, music has always been at the heart of Shyama’s life. Her seven years old son inspired her to use stories to make Indian Classical Music engaging for young learners. Kids adore her vibrant teaching style and infectious energy, making her classes and books a hit among children everywhere.
Our Photo Gallery showcases vibrant moments from classes, workshops, performances, and events at Sur Taal Aur Masti.
Testimonials
Music is inside every child’s soul but it takes for a great teacher to see it! We have got the great teacher in you Shyama, your passion for music and love are so inspiring! You provide the platform to children, full of enthusiasm, encouragement and new possibilities. Whenever Prisha thinks of you and your classes, she always have a smile and enthusiasm to learn more. All the best to you and Surtaal Masti for such a wonderful initiative!
Shyama mam is one of the best teachers I have seen so far who can really engage young kids through a virtual class, which is not at all an easy thing to do. But my child is completely engaged in her class the whole time, she does funny games, makes funny faces and given them challenges which they absolutely love! She makes learning hindustani music so fun and I am so happy to know that my child has a teacher who is so invested in nurturing all of them and their talents. Anika has been attending her classes for more than 3 months now I can see a huge uptick in her singing and hindustani music grasp. Highly highly recommend!
My child always looks forward to attend the class. I feel so happy seeing my child learning and loving indian classical music as well in times of Bollywood songs. Shyama effortlessly keeps the kids very well engaged for a good time of such tender age. Highly recommended. Khushboo Narvekar ( Prisha)
Music soothes and enhances creativity however added with a good teacher music becomes a divine experience. Shlok not just loves but admires shyama mam and the way she teaches. It has been a beautiful journey and we have long and beautiful roads to cross together ❤ for shyama teacher many thanks
Well what can I say about her classes, she is truly gifted. Teaching the kids classical music is an art but she makes it a fun session for all of them, and the beauty is she connects and interacts with each and every kid in the class. I have heard many positive reviews before selecting a class for my daughter but now after witnessing the magic I can definitely vouch for her. If your kids love music then please do enrol them, it's worth. Initially I thought maybe it's too early for my kid to understand classical music and to pick words and raag but to my surprise she tries to sing each and every song/raag which is taught. It can happen only when you have a gifted teacher, we are truly blessed to be a part of her musical lessons. My kid is in love with her classes and even more with the teacher. We started her online classes during the lockdown, and my kid awaits for the sessions. I cannot thank you enough for bringing music in our life. I highly recommend her class
Sur Taal Aur Masti is a creative music academy for kids, offering a wide variety of musical styles including classical, contemporary, bollywood, and folk music. Our skilled and enthusiastic instructor Shyama is committed to fostering each child's musical abilities and helping them achieve their highest potential.
