30 Years Experience
Awarded Surmani in 2005. Album Sufiana Rang Sonal Ke Sang on Apple Music, Hungama, etc.
US $24 per class |
for 1-on-1, 60 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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This course includes 26 weekly lessons for aspiring Sufi singers. An ideal introduction to the current musical market, this course provides students with a foundation for beginning a career as a professional vocalist. For those not seeking a professional singing career, this exploration into the culturally rich tradition of Sufi allows students the opportunity to learn a new and creative way to express their devotions. Through the beautiful Sufi kalams, one can experience a new and beautiful way of life.
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Master of Arts in Music from S.N.D.T. Woman's University in Mumbai ;
B.P.A. (Vocals) from M.S. University ;
Sangeet Visharad from Bhruhad Gujarat Sangeet Samiti in Ahmedabad.
Lecturer - M.S. University- Vadodara
In this 1-on-1 course, Sufi for beginners, students will have to select the song they like to learn from this list: 1) Tu Raaz hai tu saaz hai 2) Tu mast hai makhmoor hai 3) Khuda wohi hai 3) Guzar ja 4) Ishq ki duniya mein 5) Aeri sakhi more piya 6) Chhap tilak sab 7) Na suboot hai na daleel hai 8) Ghooghat daal sej par 9) Damadam mast 10) Main toh piya se naina 11) Sanam ab dil mein 12) koi samjhe na 13) toota toota ek parinda 14) ye jo mujh par nikhar 15) maalik sambhal.lena 16) Mann lago yaar faqiri 17) saanson ki mala 18) naina lagaay ke 19) khuda wohi hai 20) khabare tahayyur 21) mujhe bekhudi ye tuney 22) dard e dil 23) jalwa dikha ke yaar ne 24) sakht hai ishq ki rehguzar 25) ho gayi unn se mohabbat 26) nigaah khud pe tiki 27) tere aane ki jab khabar 28) mohe rang de 29) Mann mast hua 30) toota toota ek parinda 31) teri diwani fusion 32) aankhon ke sagar 33) ye jo halka halka suroor hai 34) ishq ka rang safed 35) rang de maula rashmi 36) ek nazar by kavita 37) soch re bande 38) koi samjhe na kavita 39) aafreen- coke studio 40) tune diwana banaya 41) hum ko Yan dar dar 42) mujhe bekhudi ye tuney 43) main hosh mein hoon 44) mere rashqe qamar 45) tori surat ke sona 46) Ali more angana 47) maula by Neel rajpoot 48) moko kahan dhoonde re bande 49) ishq mein tere koh e gham 50) sau baar chaman mehka 51) aeri main toh prem diwani 52) prem ka khel nirala 53) mere rashqe qamar 54) tu na jane aas paas hai khuda 55) kisi dard mand ke kaam aa 56) pyar insaan se karna seekha do 57) mast hua 58) la pila de 59) tu Ayan bhi hai 60) tere khayal ki khushboo 61) yoon toh naadan hoon kavita 62)khuda ko jag 63) tu amber ki aankh ka k 64) mohabbat na samajh hai 65) mere upar usi ka saya hai 66) jee chahe tu seedha ban ja 67) tere khayal ki khushboo k 68) maiqada 69) haman hai ishq mastana 70) Main hoon ke meri bekhudi.
Basics of Sufi Vocals for Beginners covers the various traditional Sufiana kalams, including the works of many poets from ancient, medieval, and modern times. Throughout the duration of this course, students will work through the process of learning the correct pronunciation, as it is an essential educational building block for the aspiring Sufi vocal artist. Students will train in the many notes of kalam and receive guided practice to ensure proficiency in rhythm as well as pronunciation and melody. Instructor Sonal Shah’s disciplined training in the Urdu language affords students the opportunity to understand the complicated nuances of this language, which adds to the study of Sufi music via the translations and instruction of a master. After the successful completion of this course, students will be able to perform Sufi vocal compositions and enjoy a complete understanding of the beauty of music through Sufi kalams.
Here is another course tailored by Sonal Shah on Ghazal music: Ghazal Music Basics for Beginners
About Sonal Shah: Sonal Shah is a well-known Sufi Singer. She is classically trained, with a postgraduate degree in Music from Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women’s University (SNDT). Shah is a National Award title holder “Sur-Mani” for Indian Classical Music and has been performing as an artist in All India Radio since last 30 years. Previously, Sonal Shah was invited to an exclusive interview by Pakistani radio channel Dhamaal for her service as a Sufi and Ghazal singer. In addition to her musical studies, Shah has also become fluent in the Urdu language to ensure a complete and deep understanding of the Urdu poetry as it contributes to Ghazal music.
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Madonna sang a song called "Bedtime Story" for her album Bedtime Stories in 1994. The video for the song depicts a Sufi ritual with many dervishes dancing, Arabic calligraphy, and other Sufi features.
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