How to learn Hindustani vocal music at home?

People have long wondered how they can get trained in Hindustani vocals staying at home, but thanks to newer technologies in online learning, it is possible to get the vocal training from top educators right from the comfort of your home. You can easily take classes directly from the top gurus from India. You’ll begin with learning Hindustani music basics- the notes, the raags, the compositions, and the thekas/ talas. You’ll also learn to refine your voice, note stability, and breath control utilized by masters to advance overall tonal quality. What’s important in these classes, is the basic riyaaz that you have to perform as a daily vocal exercise.

In our model, classes are offered online through live video conferencing. That means all you need is a laptop and internet connection.

The time taken to learn music is totally depended on you. There are courses that get finished in 24 weeks and there are courses that go on for years. Depending on your pace of learning and interest, you can decide on the duration of your classes.

Why Hindustani music lessons from ipassio?

ipassio has partnered up with some of the biggest exponents of Hindustani classical music to offer classes to students from all around the world. These gurus are world-renowned and have decades of experience in teaching sangeet. There are plenty of students from US, UK, Australia, Canada, Singapore, Italy, France, India and many other countries who are already taking classes. Students can learn music directly from home, without any hassles of transportation.

Topics to be covered

The courses are designed so that teachers customize the classes based on students’ skills and level of knowledge. This may include Chota Khayal and Bada Khayal with up to 7-8 ragas: yaman, bhairav, bhimpalasi, malkauns and bhairavi and bandish in different taals, bhajans as well as some semi-classical forms including thumri and/or dadra. There will be additional focus on mastering the pitch for the students. At the end of classes, students will be well versed in the meaning and application of melody, rhythm and lyrics.

History of Hindustani music

The first three swaras evolved from Rigveda and Samaveda which were written almost 5000 years back. Post 200BCE, when Natya Shashtra emerged as the first treatise on dramaturgy, Bharata defined srutis and determined the makeup of a kutapa as two singers. These concepts which were outlined thousands of years ago provided the foundation from which all Indian music grew. As Muslim influence swept across Indian subcontinent in the medieval times, traditional style met with Persian influence and thus hindustani style was born.

Learn with ease

Are you looking for the best possible way to learn Hindustani music without wasting a lot of your time? Then you may not look elsewhere. Our teachers share only their practical wisdom with our students, making sure that, what they teach. Here at ipassio,

• Learn comfortably by seated at home
• Get actionable tips and guidance from world-renowned Hindustani vocalists
• Make payments without any long term commitments. You can pay for the lessons for a minimum of only 2 classes.