Our Story
Inspired by the illustrious legacy of the Yaazh wielded by the legendary Paanars, our institution proudly identifies as the Yazh Academy of Music & Fine Arts.
Inaugurated in 2012, Yazh Academy has carved a distinguished path over the past 14 years, setting benchmarks in music and fine arts education. It is a sanctuary where master instructors and passionate aspirants come together to sustain and master Thamizhisai, Western Music, Bharatanatyam, Western Dance and Fine Arts, and it has empowered a global alumni community of over 10,000 students.
What began as a pioneering flagship centre in Madambakkam in 2012 has earned the unwavering trust of parents and students alike. Today, Yazh Academy is one of Chennai's premier institutions for the creative arts, with branches in Selaiyur, Chitlapakkam, Rajakilpakkam, Madambakkam and Sithalapakkam.
Fourteen years of nurturing artists
Years of teaching, since 2012
Students trained
Branches across Chennai
Courses in music, dance and art
What we teach
தமிழிசை
Thamizhisai
Carnatic vocal, Veenai, Violin, Flute and Mridangam.
Western music
Western Music
Keyboard, Guitar and Drums, on the Trinity College London syllabus.
பரதநாட்டியம்
Bharatanatyam
The classical dance of Tamil Nadu.
Dance
Western Dance
Contemporary and western dance styles.
Fine arts
Fine Arts
Drawing, from foundations to advanced grades.
Our branches
Flagship · since 2012
Madambakkam
Where Yazh Academy began.
Branch
Selaiyur
Music, dance and fine arts.
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Chitlapakkam
Music, dance and fine arts.
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Rajakilpakkam
Music, dance and fine arts.
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Sithalapakkam
Music, dance and fine arts.
Our founder & director
Mr. S. Prabakaran
He was awarded the Sangeetha Vidwan title at the Tamil Nadu Government Music College, graduated from Trinity College London in Keyboard and Guitar under the guidance of Mr. Chandramohan, and completed his M.A. in History at Annamalai University, Chidambaram.
Mr. Prabakaran started the Academy single-handedly, with a single student. Through his passion for music and the arts, and his dedication and sincerity in teaching, over 10,000 students have since learned at the Academy. His inclusive approach has created a nurturing environment that welcomes learners from every background, and has helped many children from poor families receive a music education.
