Are you looking for the best Indian Classical music classes for your child? Learning Indian Classical music has been shown to improve memory and build good habits like focus and perseverance. Our expert tutors are accomplished musicians and will provide personalised coaching to help your child master the fundamentals of Indian Classical music and the concepts needed to excel in this art form. Whether you are in New York, the United States, or any other part of the world, your child is just a click away from learning proficient and advanced skills. Following is our detailed curriculum to help you better understand the programme.
| Beginner Level 🎵 | |
| Introduction to Music | What is music, its importance in Indian culture |
| Basic Swaras | Sa, Re, Ga, Ma, Pa, Dha, Ni, Sa |
| Alankars (Patterns) | Simple patterns using basic swaras |
| Taal Introduction | Teen Taal, Dadra, Keharwa |
| Voice Culture Exercises | Breathing techniques, pitch control |
| Simple Bhajans or Bandishes | |
| Basic Theory | Difference between Shruti and Swara, Saptak, Mandra/Madhya/Taar Saptak |
| Intermediate Level 🎶 | |
| Raga Introduction | Yaman, Bhupali, Desh, Bageshree |
| Vilambit and Drut Bandishes | |
| Improvisation Techniques | Aakar, Taan, Bol Taan |
| Taal Practice | Jhaptal, Rupak |
| Voice Modulation | Meend, Gamak, Khatka, Murki |
| Stage Performance Practice | |
| Basic Notation Writing | |
| Advanced Level 🎼 | |
| Complex Ragas | Multiraga compositions, rare ragas (e.g., Gaud Malhar, Marwa) |
| Gayaki Ang | Khayal, Thumri, Dhrupad (introductory) |
| Advanced Taans and Layakari | |
| Performance Techniques | Alaap, Jod, Jhala |
| Theory | Gharanas, History, Raga-Ragini classification |
| Project | Solo recital or composition based on a chosen raga |
