Master the Nuances of Bollywood Playback Singing

Mastery of playback singing requires a deep understanding of various elements to deliver the best rendition of a song within the limited studio or live show timeframes. Different dynamics in vocals are necessary to perform a song effectively in the studio and during live shows. While the right approach may vary for each individual, there are professional techniques to consider when approaching playback singing.

The focus areas include- 

• Understanding and interpreting lyrics, 
• Incorporating effective warm-up exercises, 
• Utilizing pre and post-recording techniques, 
• Building confidence in a studio environment, and
• Managing stage fright during live performances.

This course aims to provide a comprehensive exploration of music and vocal rendering in film songs from different angles, offering valuable advice to enhance your singing abilities. By gaining a clearer understanding of the path to playback singing, you will be equipped with the knowledge and techniques necessary for improvement in your craft.

Students who would want to learn some of the best curated Tamil songs can check out another course by Janani named - Tamil Playback Singing Online. 

About the Teacher

Janani Kamakshi hails from a musical family with a profound lineage. Her late grandfather is the esteemed Shri Tanjore S Kalyanaraman, whose legacy resonates in her musical journey. She received invaluable guidance and training from her grandmother and esteemed guru, Smt. Visalakshi Suryanarayanan. Additionally, she has learned Hindustani music from various gurus such as Shri Brijbhushan ji in Mumbai, who provided her with dedicated voice training. Janani has nurtured her musical talent through these remarkable experiences and training under such distinguished mentors. 

With profound knowledge and versatility acquired from her training in both Hindustani and Carnatic music, Janani evolved into a fine professional playback singer and songwriter. She is also an acclaimed winner of many reality shows on South Indian Television such as Hari Udan Naan & Raagamalika. Moreover, she has also sung with such well-renowned singers as Shri Hariharan and Shri S. P. Balasubrahmanyam. One of her crowning achievements is that she has also won the Best Talent Award from India's Former President, Shri APJ Abdul Kalam. Janani performs classical fusion concerts, ghazals, indie/movie, and devotional songs live. She has given many virtual concerts as well. She has released her originals on her youtube channel which has more than 2.7 lakh views.