Indian Classical Vocals Curriculum
- Basics of Indian Classical music: Shuddha swar, Komal swar, Teevra swar, Alankar, Saptak etc
- Introduction to raag yaman, bhairav and bilawal
- Introduction to raagas: Khamaj, Kafi, Bhupali
- Learn chhora khyal, taan tarana and aandolan
- Learn basic taals
- Learn raagas: Durga, Bhairavi, Bheempalasi
- Learn bada khyal, swar vistar, dhrupad and taan making
Course Overview
The classical vocals of India are not only the representation of a form of music but are also a melodious representation of the whole Indian Culture. When someone goes for learning Indian Classical Vocals, they not only learn the diversities of vocals music but also receive an overall impact on the whole individual personality. We do not see Hindustani Classical Vocals as merely a subject to be taught but as a culture to be delivered. You not only learn Sa, Re, Ga, Ma but you also learn the significance of the goddess Saraswati in Hindustani Vocals. You learn the origin and evolution of music in different parts of India and how diverse forms of Classical singing got classified into major Gharanas.
Our course helps the learners to understand the subject in a way that they are clear about all the concepts starting from the basics to the advance in the best possible way. We aim, not only to teach but also to make the learner understand the significance of every concept in developing his vocals qualities and getting a better understanding of the subject.
Every class is designed in such a way that the student can have active interaction with the teacher throughout the session and can ask any doubts or questions to understand the concept better. Not only this but the students are also encouraged by monthly competitions held between all the learners learning in the platform. The winners are rewarded with exciting prizes which encourage all the learners to constantly improve and excel in their respective subjects.
We aim at maintaining a positive and healthy learning environment on our platform as we understand that stress-free and simplified learning methods ensure effortless growth.
Monthly assessments are held for both teachers and students where the teachers discuss with the parents and the students, the student’s progress, strong points, and points of improvement. The students are also invited to provide their honest feedback on the teacher they are learning with and on the basis of the same, teachers are constantly made aware of their works of appreciation and points of improvement.
Objective of the course
This course aims at –
- Introducing the students to various techniques of Hindustani classical vocals like Sargam, swar, alankaar, aaroh, avroh, raag, parichay, pakad, sargam geet, chhota khyal, bada khyal, alaap, taan , badhat, swar vistar, laya khel, tarana , gun, murkhi, andolan, khatka etc.
- Introducing the students to the various concepts related to the subject like dhun, taal , bol, maatra, sam, thaat, jati, gayan samay, vadi swar, samvadi swar, taanpura, shuddha swar, komal swar, teevra swar, origin of swaras, gharanas etc
- Introducing and delivering the knowledge of major raagas like bhairav , yaman, bilawal, bhupali, khamaj, kafi, bhairavi, durga, bageshri, abhogi, maarva, vasant, aasavari, maalkauns, bheempalasi, todi, desh etc.
- Teaching various songs based on raagas and various popular bhajans in hindustani music.
- Preparing the students for various examinations and guiding them on how to appear for the same.
Outcome
After the completion of the course, the learner will come up with improved vocal and tonal quality. He/she will also be aware of all the technical and conceptual parts of the subject. Also, the learner will know major ragas in Hindustani Vocals Music and will be eligible to perform in events and appear for the examinations for the same.
Western Vocal Curriculum
- Learn fundamentals of Music Theory involving games and interesting exercises
- Learn different genres of music like Rock, Blues, Pop, etc.
- Use these skills both in sessions playing or live on the stage
- Improvisation/ Voice Modulation
- Harmonization and Tone Placement
- Resonance
- Flow Phonation
- Understanding Chromatic scales and 7th and diminished chord formations
Course Overview
Some of us often notice that our kids keep on singing melodies and we wonder-” when did my kid start singing so well!” and some of us really want to make our kids learn something really productive and fun in their free time.
And what could be more fun and productive than making them learn vocals? Something that’s productive, stress-free, and skill additive at the same time and most importantly, something that our kids will fall in love with. Who wouldn’t be willing to travel the world of Western vocals music where we get to meet surprisingly excellent vocalists like Aretha Franklin, Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, and many more? And what could be more thrilling than learning the techniques used by them for singing some of our favorite songs?
Our course helps the learners to learn not only the techniques of Western vocals singing but also to understand the conceptual parts of it and to know how to apply them in our very favorite songs. The course is formed in such a way that the sessions are not only a classroom for teaching and learning but also a world where the learner can explore the world of vocal singing and have active interaction with the instructor to get cleared any doubt or query a learner has.
Every class is designed in such a way that the student is able to have active interaction with the teacher throughout the session and can ask any doubts or questions to understand the concept better. Not only this but the students are also encouraged by monthly competitions held between all the learners learning in the platform. The winners are rewarded with exciting prizes which encourage all the learners to constantly improve and excel in their respective subjects.
We aim at maintaining a positive and healthy learning environment on our platform as we understand that stress-free and simplified learning methods ensure effortless growth.
Monthly assessments are held for both teachers and students where the teachers discuss with the parents and the students, the student’s progress, strong points, and points of improvement. The students are also invited to provide their honest feedback on the teacher they are learning with and on the basis of the same, teachers are constantly made aware of their works of appreciation and points of improvement.
Objective of the course
This course aims at –
- Introducing the students to the basic techniques of Western vocals like pre-singing exercises, solfege exercises, vowel exercises, vibrato, breath control, lip-bubble vocal exercise, humming, and singing exercises, diction, legato, staccato, vibrato, falsetto, dynamics speak-singing exercises, etc.
- Introducing the students to the various concepts related to the subject like melody, tempo, rhythm, pitch, harmony, major and minor scales, types of notes, ornaments, articulations, octaves, etc.
- Introducing sight singing and learning to read sight notes. Getting aware of what is staff, notes, rest, clefs, bar and bar lines, time signatures, treble clef, bass clef, ledger lines, etc.
- Teaching various songs including the learner’s favorite song and Western classical vocals song
- Preparing the students for various examinations and guiding them on how to appear for the same.
Outcome
After the completion of this course, the learner will be able to sing Western vocals and will be aware of different techniques and concepts based on the same. Also, the learner will be aware of sight singing and will be eligible to appear on the relevant examination related to Western classical vocal music.
Carnatic Vocal Curriculum
- Introduction to Swaraalus: Sarali(20 Numbers), Janta(10 Numbers), Dhaatu(2 Numbers), Hecchusthayi(5 Numbers), Mandrasthayi(4 Numbers)
- Learn Alankaraalu (7 Numbers)
- Basics of Geethaalus: Pillari(4 Numbers), Ghana Raga(5 Numbers)
- Learn Jathi Swaraalu(Bilahari Ragam-1, Vasantha Ragam-1)
- Swarajathulu(Bilahari Ragam-1, Khamas Ragam-1)
- Varnaalu(7 Numbers)
- Ata Thaala Varnam
- Kamakshi Swarajathi and Keerthanalu – Krithulu
Overview
Among the two primary forms of vocals practiced in India, the Carnatic vocals are primarily followed in the southern part of India. Although, both Hindustani and Carnatic forms of vocal music share many similarities in their base concepts. But also, both forms of music are equally unique and diverse
in their nature and possess a beauty of their own. Carnatic music is not only a mere form of music but also a representation of the culture of the southern part of India. You not only learn how sa re becomes sa ri but you also learn the differentiation in the techniques of singing each particular note. You also learn how a Carnatic vocals performance is accompanied by unique traditional Carnatic instruments.
Our course is divided into three levels – basic, intermediate, and advanced. A learner gets to learn the subject starting from the very basic concepts like basic swaras, saptak, kinds of swaras, dhun, laya, taal, etc to advanced level concepts like different ragas and ornamentations.
Every class is designed in such a way that the student is able to have active interaction with the teacher throughout the session and can ask any doubts or questions to understand the concept better. Not only this but the students are also encouraged by monthly competitions held between all the learners learning in the platform. The winners are rewarded with exciting prizes which encourage all the learners to constantly improve and excel in their respective subjects.
We aim at maintaining a positive and healthy learning environment on our platform as we understand that stress-free and simplified learning methods ensure effortless growth.
Monthly assessments are held for both teachers and students where the teachers discuss with the parents and the students, the student’s progress, strong points, and points of improvement. The students are also invited to provide their honest feedback on the teacher they are learning with and on the basis of the same, teachers are constantly made aware of their works of appreciation and points of improvement.
Objective
We aim at –
- Introducing the learner to various techniques of Carnatic Vocals like Alankaram, Aakaar Sadgam, Geetham, Swara Jathi, Aadi Taal Varnam, Ata Taal Varnam, Krithis, and much more.
- Introducing the learner to advanced techniques like panch rathna Krithis, Swara Jathi, Nav Varna Krithi, Nav Graha Krithi, Pancha Linga Krithi, Manodharma Sangeetham, Thillanas, Javali, and much more
- Teaching various Ragam bhajan and Pallavi singing.
- Teaching the students about relevant Carnatic instruments like Veena, Mridangam, Tamboori, Ghatam, and teaching the basics of any one of the major instruments.
- Preparing the students for live performances and various relevant examinations and guiding the learner for the same
Outcome
After the completion of the course, the learner will be aware of various technical as well as conceptual dimensions of the subject. The learner will be proficient in singing traditional Carnatic vocal music and the level of proficiency will depend on the course completed by them. The learner will also be able to perform Carnatic vocals on live stages and will be capable of appearing and performing well in relevant vocal examinations.
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