At The Prodigies, we nurture young minds through a holistic approach to early childhood development. Our programs offer a wide range of learning opportunities designed to inspire creativity, enhance cognitive abilities, and foster a lifelong love for learning. We specialize in music education, offering courses in Electronic Keyboard and Vocal Training tailored for learners aged 4+ years and adults. Our phonics classes help build foundational language skills, enabling learners to develop strong reading and speaking abilities from an early age. Inspired by a personal journey filled with creative camps and workshops. The Prodigies is a labor of love, built to give back to the community by nurturing future generations of confident, creative individuals.
In addition to our core music and language programs, The Prodigies provide unique workshops in handwriting improvement, as well as modern and brush calligraphy etc. These classes are designed to enhance fine motor skills and encourage artistic expression, ensuring a well-rounded developmental experience for your child. We believe that every child is capable of greatness. Our mission is to help them unlock their potential through engaging, fun, and enriching learning experiences.
Workshops
•PoSH (Prevention of Sexual Harrassment of Women at the Workplace)
•Modern Calligraphy
Courses offered
• Electronic Keyboard
• Music Theory
• Vocal Training
L&D
•Reading classes
•Phonics
•Speech & Drama (Grade 1-5)
•Handwriting Improvement (Print formation & Cursive Writing)
Adults
•Electronic Keyboard
•Vocal training
Exams
The Prodigies is affiliated with the following examination boards
•Trinity College London
•Rock School
•ABRSM
•MTB
Our Founder
Ms. Vanessa Valanki Gonsalves the founder of The Prodigies brings a rich blend of expertise and passion, underpinned by a love for music and a strong educational foundation. With qualifications ranging from an M.Sc. in Earth Sciences and a Bachelor’s in Education to a diploma in Early Childhood Development, she is deeply committed to enhancing holistic education. Her experience as a certified POSH Trainer (Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace) from the Indian Society for Training & Development and her association with MTB (Music Teachers Board) further highlights her dedication to learning and personal growth.
A talented musician who plays the electronic keyboard, and a vocal coach, Vanessa also holds a Grade 5 in Speech & Drama from Trinity College London. Her creativity and joy in teaching shine through in her child-centered approach at The Prodigies. Drawing inspiration from childhood memories of camps and workshops and opportunities like student exchange programs to Japan and Sweden, she and her team aim to make learning an unforgettable adventure for every child.
OUR MISSION
The mission of The Prodigies is to provide a creative and engaging learning environment where learners can develop foundational skills in music, arts, and education. By offering innovative, fun, and child-centric programs, The Prodigies aims to foster early childhood development, encouraging creativity, self-expression, and a love for learning. The center is committed to nurturing each child’s potential through hands-on activities in music, speech, drama, handwriting improvement, phonics, calligraphy etc, ensuring a holistic approach that goes beyond traditional learning methods