Fundamentals of Carnatic Music Online
Beginner
4.4/5
by Annapoorna Karthik
22 Years Experience
Has performed at the Indian High Commission, London, UK, London International Arts Festival, UK, and Sri Rama Mandira Malleshwaram, Bangalore.
US $18 per class |
for 1-on-1, 45 mins class
Recommended: 1 class per week | 12-16 weeks to level up
Pay as you go, 2 classes at a time
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Instruction Language
: English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil
Course Summary
This course aims at providing a strong foundation in Carnatic music. It offers a customized curriculum for learners aged between 5 to over 50 years of age.
Salient Features of the course :
- Engaging sessions to keep the interest of the learners up and going especially in the case of kids
- Monthly discussion with parents/students to brief them about the learning milestones achieved, progress, and challenges faced while learning or practicing.
- Suggestions of appropriate corrective measures.
- Encouraging students to take up Exams/Certifications from reputed Institutions
- Encouraging students to participate in talent shows/ competitions to exhibit their talents and get recognized at a global level.
- Homework sheets will be sent to students and feedback will be provided on the work done.
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Teacher Skill Keywords
Indian Classical Music, Vocal Training, Advanced Vocals, Classical Singing
Education
M.A Music from University of Madras
Work Details
Faculty - Vidya Subramanian Academy
About the Course
The highlights of the course -
- Comprehending the concept of Shruthi heuristically till the learner catches it to ascertain the comfortable pitch
- Voice Culture: For getting Swarasthanas right, Thalam right. It also aids in developing good breadth control.
- Sarali Varisai: 3 Speeds in Mayamalavagowlai Ragam to get a better understanding of the swarasthanas, and basics of Laya pattern. (This can be done in other Major Melakartha Ragas as well).
- Janta Varisai: 3 Speeds - Provides insight into the Chowla Kaalam, Dvikalai Thalam used in Varnams, Pallavi besides help in the fast rendering of Swaram and sarvalaghu swaras.
- Dhattu Varisai- Gaining Mastery over the Swarasthanas by rendering the Zig-Zag patterns of swaras
- Thaara Sthaayi Varisai: Help increase the range of the voice to traverse easily in the higher octave
- Mandara Sthayi Varisai: Helps to reach the lower octave with ease thereby increasing the voice range.
- Alankarams: Provide insight into the 7 major thalas ( Sooladhi Saptha thalas ) and various concepts of the Thala Dasa Praanas.
- Geethams: Introduction to ragas, different Swarasthanas, different types of gamakas, the differentiation and identification of ragas
- Jathiswaras and Lakshaman Geetham: For exams and a better understanding of the raaga
- Bruga Sadaga Varisai: To get the gamakas properly
- Swarajathis: Understanding Swara Sahithya patterns
- Varisais and geethams in Thishram: Introduction to Thishra Nadai
About the Teacher
Smt. Annapoorna Karthik has over 20 years of experience in teaching music. She has trained under the tutelage of Sri. T.G. Badrinarayananin her initial years. Thereafter, she trained with Vid. S. Sowmya at the advanced level. She completed her Master's in Music at Madras University, Tamil Nadu. At present, she is training under the guidance of Prof. Mysore Nagamani Srinath.
Annapoorna has performed at several music concerts in India and abroad on esteemed platforms. They are - the Indian High Commission, London, UK, London International Arts Festival, UK, and Sri Rama Mandira Malleshwaram, Bangalore - to name a few.
Annapoorna’s dedication to music and her soulful renditions have been rewarded with accolades. Some of her noteworthy awards include Best Performance by VDS Arts Academy Award consecutively for 2006 and 2007, Outstanding Performance by Ayyappa Seva Samaj Nairobi in 2010, and K. B.Sundarambal Endowment Award by MGR Janaki College - to name a few.
Currently, she teaches music online to students from diverse age groups and geographical locations. The students who have trained under her are taking her legacy ahead by making their mark on several concerts and have won several awards.
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By the end of the course, the students will -
- Understand Shruthi and sing in adherence to Shruthi
- Learns the basics of Gamakas, Thrikkakara, Thishram, Raaga identification, differentiation
- knows about Swarasthanas, Raagas, Thaalas and their concepts
- Acquires good breadth control by way of exercises
- After completing this course, the students can enroll in Intermediate Carnatic Music.
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The prerequisites for students who want to enroll in this course include -
- Very strong and high-speed internet connection with backup options
- Access to gadgets such as a desktop, laptop, tablet, or mobile phone.
- Last-minute cancellations or rescheduling is not recommended.
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Available For All Age-Groups
42 Online live sessions completed
Our teachers recommend customized classes for an effective learning experience. Here's why!
Every individual
Has a unique learning style
Is at a different learning stage
Has a different voice texture, tonal quality and intonation
Has a different understanding of rhythm and melody
Has different breathing capabilities
And a different GOAL!
Available For All Age-Groups
42 Online live sessions completed
Our teachers recommend customized classes for an effective learning experience. Here's why!
Every individual
Has a unique learning style
Is at a different learning stage
Has a different voice texture, tonal quality and intonation
Has a different understanding of rhythm and melody
Has different breathing capabilities
And a different GOAL!
What you get?
World-class masters as teachers
Personalized & Interactive 1-on-1 classes
Course studio that amplifies passion learning
Access to global creative community
Pay as you go - 2 classes at a time
Milestone-based learning for best results
Statement of Accomplishment
Teacher's performance bits for reference
World-class masters as teachers
Personalized & Interactive 1-on-1 classes
Course studio that amplifies passion learning
Access to global creative community
Pay as you go - 2 classes at a time
Milestone-based learning for best results
Statement of Accomplishment
Teacher's performance bits for reference
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