Welcome to
KBS Inculcation
KBS Inculcation is a music learning initiative founded by the globally acclaimed artiste and a pioneer in Carnatic Music on Keyboard Sri. Keyboard Sathya in the year 2010. With the aim to share his musical experiences, aesthetics and techniques, KBSI has guided over 300 students around the world.
KBSI focuses on a holistic approach in understanding the nuances of Indian Classical Music. Students have the opportunity to learn keyboard and vocal music. Initially started as in-person sessions, currently it is conducted solely as online sessions. A personalised and interactive teaching methodology has been curated for learners by our Guru for understanding various aspects of the art form and the instrument across all age groups. ​​
Students of KBSI have given solo and group performances during the December Music Season in Chennai, and in several other social events. Our students have been recipients of scholarship awards by organisations such as CCRT (Centre for Cultural Resources and Training) and Bharat Kalachaar. They have also participated in various competitions in India and around the world.
​Students who have been a part of the initiative have also been identified and given advance skill training to guide musically younger learners in taking the Keyboard Sathya style to the next generation.​​ Currently spearheaded by the musical couple Dr. Aarti Ananth Krishnan and Sri. Keyboard Sathya, KBSI has become a sought-after forum to learn Indian Classical Music on keyboard and voice.
Our Philosophy
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Our philosophy is to delve deep into the intricacies of South Indian Classical Carnatic music and enable the student to learn the art for art's sake.
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The learning process is not driven by the goal of solely performance or display.
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Musical learning is a lifelong endeavour and every step in this process is progress towards understanding one’s self and the art form​.
Our Guru
Our Guru 'Kalaimamani' Sri. K. Sathyanarayanan, popularly known as Keyboard Sathya is a prolific artiste, composer and music producer. He has established the keyboard as a lead melodic instrument for Indian Classical Music. His successful journey of over 25 years has inspired students of music around the world to learn Indian Classical music on keyboard. He is an 'A Grade' Artiste of All India Radio as is a one of the youngest recipient of the 'Kalaimamani' Award at his age of 23.
Our Guru Dr. Aarti Ananth Krishnan, is a vocalist trained in Carnatic classical music rigorously for more than 25 years. She completed her UG, PG and Ph. D in Carnatic Music and has been with national scholarships and fellowships such as the Junior and Senior research fellowships from the Government of India for her exemplary research. She is a B-High graded artiste of the All India Radio and has performed several concerts at prestigious organisations in India.
Learn with KBSI
At KBS Inculcation, we guide learners in Carnatic music on the keyboard and voice.
The classes are conducted online mode only.