Vocal Classes
The Vocal Music curriculum is spilt into 6 levels: Fundamentals, Novice 1, Novice 2, Intermediate, Advanced, and Expert. Students will start with learning the Fundamentals, which revolve around the 7 shuddha swaras:
SA RE GA MA PA DHA NI
This is followed by alankaras, which are various permutations and combinations of these swaras. Finally, students will learn basic songs that have been composed using shuddha notes, as well as a basic understanding of 4/4 time.
The subsequent levels will start to explore various ragas & talas, different sub-genres of Hindustani sangeet (taranas, thumris, dhrupad, etc), as. well as aspects of Hindustani theory and the aesthetics of music.
Instrumental Classes
The Instrumental Music curriculum is also split in the 6 levels. The curriculum follows a similar flow to the vocal classes. Students will learn the Fundamentals, followed by ragas, talas, and theory. However, the focus is placed on the ability to seamlessly play through ragas, songs, and khyals both in a solo and accompaniment setting.
Students learning harmonium/keyboard will also learn how to derive their own notations to songs of their choice by ear.
Private classes are offered Monday to Friday, online
Classes are priced at $25 for a 30 min session & $30 for a 45 min session
No previous experience required; min age is 5 years old
NJ/NY residents can inquire about in peron classes in Jersey City, NJ
“Perfect diction and clarity in sur and extreme tunefulness, command in all aspects of laya, choice of composition and interplay of the notes with the words to evoke the desired mood and feeling are the essential qualities for a successful and brilliant vocalist.”