Basics of Hindustani Classical Vocals | Level II

This 12-week course provides students who already have a basic understanding of Indian classical vocal music with more advanced concepts and methods. Lessons begin with a review of Shuddha swaras, the seven standard notes of the Indian classical scale, with note correction. Students will then learn 10 thāts—scales in Hindustani classical music that serve as the basis for understanding and classifying ragas. Once these techniques are covered, students will learn raga Yaman, including the Aroha Awroha, alankar patterns, Chota Khayal, and teental. If the student chooses, they may learn the techniques for alap and taan, as well. 

Ashvini's students have the opportunity to learn from a singer with decades of experience performing and teaching. At the successful completion of the 12 weekly lessons, students will be able to sing and understand more complex concepts and ragas of Hindustani classical music. This course is best for students who have a basic understanding of Hindustani classical vocal music, including basic notes and patterns. If this level has not been achieved, Ashvini covers these topics in the first level of this course, Basics of Hindustani Classical Vocals | Level I.

About Ms. Ashvini Modak: Ms. Ashvini Modak is a promising talent in the field of Hindustani Classical Music. She has an inborn talent for music from early childhood and studying since the age of five, Ashvini was introduced to music by her mother, talented vocalist Smt. Latika V. Vyaghrambare. Her grandfather Late Shri P. G. Sukhatme was also a stage artist of Marathi theatre. Ashvini ji also has a master’s degree in music from Khairagarh University and diplomas in classical vocals, Hindustani vocals, electrical engineering.  Ashvini ji was first tutored by the renowned Sitar maestro Pt. Shri Bimlendu Mukherjee of Imdadkhani Gharana for several years. After this, she became a disciple of renowned vocalist "Padmabhushan" Dr. Prabha Atre and she now belongs to Kirana Gharana.

Apart from being proficient in Khyal gayaki, Ashvini ji has also enthralled the audiences in rendering semi classical forms like Thumri, Dadra and Bhajans. The recipient of many awards and achievements, Ashvini is an expert in Hindustani classical tradition. She is a B High-grade artist of All India Radio (AIR) Pune. She has also selected for empanelment in the “ICCR’s Reference Panel of Artistes”. She has given several performances all over the country and abroad. She is working as a faculty at the Gurukul of Dr. Prabha Atre Foundation. She has participated in workshops & seminars on semi classical music (Thumri – Dadra) as an instructor along with “Padmabhushan Dr. Prabha Atre” at Goa (organized by Govt. Of Goa).

Her notable performances includes performance at Ustad Abdul Karim Khan Punyatithi Mahotsava - Miraj, Gharana Festival - Delhi, Haridas Sammelan, Dadar Matunga Cultural Centre, Karnataka Sangh, NCPA-Mumbai, Pulotsava, Gaanvardhan,-Pune, Chakradhar Samaroha – Raigarh, TTD – Tirupati, Trafo House Of Music- Hungary Europe, Vedic Heritage - New York. She has performed on stages in India and abroad and has spent many years teaching vocals in the classroom and online.