Hindustani Vocals for Senior Students and Professionals

Q: What ragas are taught in the advanced-level Hindustani vocal course?

There are no specific distinctions as such. All the ragas taught at the beginner level can also be taught at the advanced level. Only the intensity changes. New and more complex vocal techniques and rhythms are introduced. The goal is to train the students to create their own musical content so that they become well-rounded professional performers.

Q: How much time should a student devote to self-practice for singing daily?

This course will require practice time outside of lessons. Time spent practicing may vary from 15 minutes per day to an hour, depending on a student’s level of interest. Students who wish to become professional singers will need more hours of practice per day using a different set of exercises and materials than students who are seeking to learn classical music as a hobby. A detailed structure for home practice for each student will be discussed and explained during class.

Q: What if a student is unable to attend an upcoming class?

The student is required to inform the teacher about his/her absence from a particular session, two days before the class. In such a case, the teacher will reschedule the class and conduct the rescheduled class on or before the end (i.e. Saturday) of the ensuing week or such other time as may be mutually decided between the teacher and the student. In case the student misses to give two days prior notice about his/her absence to the teacher, then the decision to conduct another class for that student is completely based on the teacher’s discretion.

Q: How long will a teacher take to revert to students’ queries after class hours?

Students should get a response within 24 hours if the teacher is not preoccupied or traveling.

Q: What if the teacher wishes to reschedule a class?

If the teacher is unavailable for the scheduled class, he/she will inform the students two days before the class. The teacher will conduct the rescheduled class on or before the end (i.e. Saturday) of the ensuing week or such other time as may be mutually decided between the teacher and the student.

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by Angira Kotal

20 Years Experience

Awarded first in Pratima Chandra Memorial award competition, 2018 & Yuva Sangeet Ratna by Art Council of England, 2013.

US $24 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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Course Summary

The advanced-level course is designed for senior students and professional performers. The depth of knowledge and the pursuit to attaining perfection in Hindustani Classical vocals is unending. However, reaching the advanced level means, you are on the track to become a competent performer.

At this level, we will delve deeper into the Ragas. You will learn to improvise the alaap, taan, and bol taan independently. You will learn to perform both Chhota Khayal and Bada Khayal from start to finish - on your own. You will start developing your own musical content.

What more? Read about the details in the section - About the Course.

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Teacher's Profile

Angira Kotal

Experience: 20 Years

From: India

Teacher Skill Keywords
Indian Classical Music, Vocal Training, Advanced Vocals, Hindustani Vocals, Hindustani Raaga Music
Education
Graduate Diploma in Economics from University of Essex, UK
M.Sc. in Economics from UCL, London
Work Details
Vocalist - Hindustani Classical
Singer, Performer - Music

About the Course

The highlights of this course include -

Advanced voice training techniques with more complex sapat and swar alankar
Learning to execute melodic variations and improvisations independently while singing khayal
Learning to sing chhota khayal completely, correctly and independently.
More extensive training in Bada Khayal
Deeper understanding of taal and lay.
Learning to sing in different rhythm and tempos
Add more semi-classical songs to your offerings by learning new Thumris and Bhajans best suited for advanced-level students
Attempt to add improvisations and melodic content on your own while singing Thumris and Bhajans.

About Angira Kotal

Angira was introduced to Hindustani Classical Music at a very early age by her mother Smt Ratna Kotal and soon came under Pt. Shyamal and Vid. Mandira Lahiri's tutelage She received ‘taalim’ from the Late Pandit Biresh Roy in subsequent years. However, music training was not continuous for her because of academic priorities. Later Angira came under the aegis of Ustad Jainul Abedin and is currently receiving advanced ‘taalim’ from Pt. Omkar Dadarkar. Angira holds a Graduate Diploma with Distinction in Economics from the University of Essex and a Master's Degree with Merit in Economics from University College, London. During her stay in the UK, she won the title - ‘Yuva Sangeet Ratna, Young Musician of the Year Award 2013’ organized by Milapfest, UK, and supported by the Arts Council England.

She has won the Pratima Chandra Memorial Award 2018in Khyal and Thumri and performed in prestigious platforms in the UK and India viz Milapfest (Liverpool) Uttarpara Sangeet Chakra (Kolkata), the Doverlana Mini Conference (Kolkata), Hamsadhwani Youth Festival (Lucknow) and more.

Under her guru’s thoughtful and pragmatic guidance, she hopes to take forward the legacy of Hindustani Classical Music both in time and space.