Indian Classical Vocals: Ghazals & Bhajans

• At the very onset of the course, Ramanuj Dasgupta will have a conversation with the students to evaluate their proficiency levels, grasping capacities, and learning objectives. Once the goals have been set, the course will roll out in the following manner - 
• Students will have the option of learning between 15 and 20 Ghazals, Bhajans, or a mix of both. They will be provided with pointers and vocal exercises to help them prepare for musical performance. 
• Proper handholding for the correct diction, intonation, and expression. 
• Context setting by learning about the background of the song, including information about the songwriter, the meaning, and the original raga and taal of each song. 

About Mr. Ramanuj Dasgupta: Ramanuj Dasgupta has been dedicated to music for fifty years. At the age of 23, he was selected to serve as a music teacher for an institution affiliated with Rabindra Bharati University in India. These years of experience have taught Dasgupta to accommodate students by getting to know their educational history, personal goals, strengths, and weaknesses, tailoring each lesson to meet their needs. Dasgupta’s musical career has lead him through the learning process of various genres and traditions. He mastered these techniques under the tutelage of many great instructors including Sri Manindra Chakroborty, famous lyricist Sri Gopal Dasgupta, renowned musical director Sri Sudhin Dasgupta, and classical maestro Pandit Amiya Ranjan Banerjee. Ramanuj Dasgupta is always continuing his musical education because he understands that mastering music is a never-ending endeavor.