Gujarati Sugam Sangeet (Light Music)

Q: How much time should a student enrolling for this course practice everyday?

Students should practice a minimum of 30 minutes every day. If they can devote more time to practice, they will learn better and faster.

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

The student is required to inform the teacher about his absence from a particular session, two days prior to 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 absence to the teacher, then the decision to conduct another class for that student is completely based on teacher’s discretion.

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

In case the teacher is unavailable for the scheduled class, he/she will inform the students two days prior to 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.

Q: How long will the teacher take to revert to a query raised after class hours?

The teacher will try to revert back to queries raised after class hours within a 24 hour period.

Q: Can this course be customized?

Yes, the course can be customized.

Q: Can students of all age enroll to this course?

Students aged 8 or above can join this course.

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by Sonal Shah

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Awarded Surmani in 2005. Album Sufiana Rang Sonal Ke Sang on Apple Music, Hungama, etc.

US $21.6 per class |

for 1-on-1, 60 mins class

Recommended: 1 class per week | 12-16 weeks to level up

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Course Summary

This short-term course in Gujarati light classical music is designed for students who already know Gujarati and want to learn popular romantic and devotional songs. Designed by Indian Classical exponent and Sufi artist Sonal Shah, this course is great for both hobbyist and professional singers alike. Lessons are face-to-face online each week for one hour over the course of 15 weeks. Learn to perform Gujuarati sugam sangeet with confidence and excellence, whether performing for family, on stage, or in the studio.

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Sonal Shah

Experience: 30 Years

From: India

Teacher Skill Keywords
Ghazals, Professional Teacher, Professional Singing, Light Music, Sufi Music
Education
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.
Work Details
Lecturer - M.S. University- Vadodara

About the Course

During this course, expert vocalist Sonal Shah will guide students through learning the varied rhythms and styles of sugam sangeet tradition. This light Indian classical style of vocal music incorporates a wide range of rhythms and melodies and lyrics. Students will learn a total of 10 famous Gujarati songs from popular culture and Gujarati films, like Savariyo Re Maro Savariyo and Najar Na Jaam Chhalkavi.

Below is the full list of songs each student will learn to master:

Pan Lilu Joyu
Savariyo Re Maro Savariyo
Tari Aankh No Afini
Nayan Ne Bandh Rakhine
Dikro Maro Ladkvayo
Chhanu Re Chhapnu
Najar Na Jaam Chhalkavi
Chhelaji Re
Umbre Ubhi Sambhadu
Jode Rehjo Raaj

About Mrs Sonal Shah: Sonal Shah is an experienced Sufi vocalist and composter who began performing at age 9. She has performed countless concerts since and was classically trained in music from SNDT Women’s University, with a post-graduate degree and gold medals. An award-winning artist, Shah received the Kala Gujari Award for her contributions to Sufi music and the Surmani National Award for Indian Classical Vocal Music. Fluent in four languages including Urdu, Shah has been teaching students in university and privately in the art of Sufi and Ghazal vocal tradition for many years. Her extensive experience and education, as well as a lifetime dedicated to music, makes Sonal Shah a compelling teacher for any student with an interest in Indian Classical music.