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About us
Welcome to Theia Institute of Vocal Arts, a pioneering music institution founded by acclaimed music director, singer and vocal coach Sachin Shankor Mannath, in the year 2023.
Nestled in the vibrant city of Chennai, our institute is dedicated solely to vocal training , offering a unique and specialized approach to music education.
We cater to students of all ages, providing a range of courses that foster a lifelong love of music.
From Western classical (with Trinity, ABRSM and Rockshool certification training), to Hindustani classical singing and a course focusing solely on Vocal Techniques, our programs prioritize overall vocal health and singing style.
At Theia, we believe in learning by doing, and provide ample opportunities for our students to shine. Through our regular stage performances and online recitals we empower our students to showcase their talents and grow into confident performers
Popular Courses
Limitless learning, more possibilities
The TIVA Method – Vocal Techniques Course
Western Vocal Lessons – Classical, Rock and Pop
1 Day Vocal Technique Course
3 Day Vocal Workshop
Harmony and Ensemble
Music Theory Module for Singers



Sachin Shankor Mannath Founder/Director
Sachin is an ardent music educator, film composer and performing artiste with wide range expertise in multilingual Indian and Western Classical and contemporary, folk and ghazal music. With his wide experience with different genres of music namesly Carnatic, Hindustani and Western Classical and a masters degree in Music Education from Kingston Univeristy, UK, Sachin believes in learning singing right, with the right techniques and the importance of vocal techniques in signing.
He is also the official Vocal coach of Vijay TV Super Singer from 2023. Some of his other major achievements include
- Shortlisted for the Academy Awards (2018) for Best Original Score
- Recipient of AR Rahman Scholarship from Middlesex University (2012)
- Composer of Several Feature Films like Backpackers, Vellaripattanam, Neeraja, Swayam etc.
- Featured in BBC, Oprah Winfrey Show
- Associated with Maestro AR Rahman in films and concerts
Meet Our Team
What do we offer?
At Theia Institute of Vocal Arts, we aim to provide the highest quality of vocal training for beginner to professional level singers.
Our Vision is to "build a community of musicians with an emphasis on vocal Techniques, Indian Music, Playback singing and Music Education"
Student Achievements
Congratulating our first batch students for achieving the Trinity grade certification in Western Vocals for Grade 1 and Grade 3 with Merit and Distinction !!
Student Testimonials
Dr. A. Shanmugasundaram
I walked inside TIVA institute with lots of hesitations and uncertainties. But wow, the very first day of training for TIVA Method, I got a tremendous amount of confidence that I also can sing reasonably well. Having exposed to the proper breathing techniques, I really was in a hypomanic state during initial months of training, that I tried to even improvise high pitched Arijit Singh songs which I cannot even imagine to try once before the commencement of the course.
Venkatesh Royam
A True Musician at Heart. Mr. Sachin Sir.
His genuine belief in the potential of his students made him stand apart. He is a
music encyclopedia in Toto. His enthusiasm for music was infectious and his deep knowledge
of various genres, styles and Techniques captivated me and my batchmates alike.
His passionate approach to teaching Music, unwavering support and unique ability to inspire creativity have left an indelible mark on my musical journey, shifting myself from a beginner level to the next
" I've been taking lessons with Sachin for more than a year now and he's definitely helped me become a more powerful vocalist and helped me mature as a singer. My technique has improved a lot and I've expanded my range a lot more "
Visanth Suresh
" When I first attended the Vocal training workshop from Sachin sir, I immediately knew that this would further improve my singing skills. The TIVA method has taught me effective breath control, techniques on how to efficiently switch from chest voice to head voice, improve my singing tone and deeply understand various other musical interpretations.
Adding to this, TIVA also provided studio sessions to record my own voice and learn some important vocal processing techniques. This is really helpful for singers who wants to record at home and experiment with their musical projects"
Johnson D
Jason was shy in the beginning, now gradually he is gaining confidence. I remember he said I cannot sing but now I can feel the difference. Thanks to the TIVA team and his trainer in Western Vocals , Mr.Abraham Matthew.
Pooja Venkat
" I had been trained by Sachin sir for a year and it was undoubtedly one of the most rewarding experiences. The classes were filled with fun vocal exercises that helped me discover the unique aspects involved in different genres of music. He was also a tremendously encouraging mentor and it truly motivated me to continue working on my vocal techniques."
Santosh Naik
“ It's been a fascinating journey rediscovering and exploring music under the able guidance of Sachin sir over the last couple of years. Several techniques introduced in a systematic manner ( such as western voice techniques, breath control exercises, and many more tools) help me build a deeper understanding of dynamics of singing, improving my overall vocal health and voice range. And, application regardless of whether it is Indian classical or light music. Thank you Sachin sir for making every session a rich learning experience. ”
Mohammed Rafiq
" Sachin Sir provided a great base and platform for me to grow as an individual. I have always been fond of becoming a vocal coach/expert at some point of time in my life, and I couldn’t have found a better person than being taught by Sachin Sir. It has been an incredible experience of 3+ years on Western Vocals, and the hunger of learning kept growing every day. The efforts and feedback provided by him have made a huge impact on me and has reflected in the quality of my vocal in the best way possible. I have nothing but gratitude and love for all the support, guidance and mentorship provided by him. Thank you so much Sir🙏 "
Revathi Mannava
I am a student of Abraham Mathew sir, who teaches Western vocals online. I was completely new to the western music and was worried if I will be able to catch up the subject if taught online. Abraham sir made the whole process very understanding and explains the concepts with lots of patience. Thanks to TIVA for the idea of online teaching for people like us who are away from Chennai. Thank you
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