Online Carnatic Violin Lessons | Beginner Level

This online series of Carnatic Violin lessons are taught by veteran Mathur Srinidhi. These start off with learning the basics of the musical genre of Carnatic music. It is perfect for beginners who are looking for an introduction. The course fits well for those who need to learn sarale varase, janti varase, upper sthayi (octave) and lower sthayi (octave), dhatu varase, (jumping notes), alankaras in 7 talas, Pillari geetams, sanchari geetams, and jathiswarams. As beginners in the genre of Carnatic music, they will learn these in the following patterns: 10 sarale varase in 3 playing speeds, 6 janti varase in 3 playing speeds with a special finger-style technique, 4 dhatu varase in 3 playing speeds, 4 uppersthayi varase in 3 playing speeds, 4 lower sthayi varase in 3 playing speeds, 7 alankaras in different talas in 3 playing speeds, 4 Pillari geetams with swaras with a technique to play lyrics in 2 playing speeds, 5 sanchari geetams in 5 different ragas with swaras with a technique to play lyrics in 2 playing speeds, 4 jathiswarams in different ragas.

Your mentor will also teach you the rules and techniques of putting tala in your hand using different fingers. Choosing Carnatic violin will be beneficial for learners as this course is perfect for those endeavoring to pursue a musical hobby on a very serious note. Each student’s goal will determine the course content and direction - it will be customized according to the needs of the student and the same will be established and shall be maintained with instructor Mathur Srinidhi during the initial meeting session. Since this course is detailed, students get the advantage of learning intricate details about this musical genre. The limited strength of the class also ensures that there is a strong bond between the students and their teacher clearing out any inhibitions that the student might have.

About the teacher: Mathur Srinidhi is a very talented and senior violin artist from Bangalore. He has a master's degree in music from madras university with a distinction. He has passed the vidwat examination in violin with the highest marks. He has traveled to many countries like the US and Europe for music performances. He has trained more than 200 students among whom many have passed music exams, some students have emerged as performing artists too.