Hindustani Classical Music — Level 1: Foundation
An orientation into sound, pitch and rhythm. Learners develop listening skills, correct posture and the fundamental vocabulary of their chosen discipline. In the Hindustani Classical Music stream, this level centres on raga structure, alap and bandish and taal and laya (rhythmic cycles). A flexible, repertoire-first pathway for hobby learners — no compulsory exams, song-based practice, personal goals and teacher feedback.
24 live sessions
Learn at your own pace — schedule classes flexibly
Course Completion Certificate
Who Should Enrol
- Learners at Foundation stage seeking structured progress
- Hobby learners who want flexible, enjoyable learning
- Anyone ready to commit to regular weekly practice
Your Learning Journey
Session-wise curriculum across 6 modules · 24 live sessions. The complete syllabus unlocks after enrolment.
S1 Voice Discovery & Pitch Matching
- Introduction to natural singing voice and comfortable vocal range
- Basic posture, breathing and vocal relaxation
- Humming exercises: 'Hmm', 'Mmm' and open-vowel release
- Identification of comfortable Sa with tanpura
- Teacher-student pitch imitation exercises
- Singing sustained Sa with stability
- Simple Sa-Pa-Sa listening and imitation
S2 Introduction to Shuddha Swaras
- Practical introduction to Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni Sa
- Aroha and Avaroha practice at slow tempo
- Accurate movement between adjacent swaras
- Sa-Re, Re-Ga, Ga-Ma and similar two-note combinations
- Basic vowel-based swara practice
- Singing with tanpura throughout practice
S3 Swara Stability & Vocal Movement
- Revision of Sargam ascending and descending
- Sustaining individual swaras
- Three-note patterns: Sa Re Ga, Re Ga Ma, Ga Ma Pa
- Simple ascending/descending vocal patterns
- Smooth transitions between notes
- Ear-training through teacher-led listen and repeat
S4 Foundation Consolidation I
- Complete Sargam practice
- Sa-Pa-Sa stability exercises
- Simple swara identification by listening
- Slow and medium-paced Sargam
- Introduction to short melodic phrases
- Performance of learned exercises without frequent teacher prompts
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Learning Objectives
- Recognise and reproduce the seven swaras / core notes
- Develop steady rhythm and basic tempo control
- Build correct posture, breathing or hand position
- Cultivate daily listening and practice habits
Expected Outcomes
- Confident command of foundation-level hindustani classical music repertoire
- Demonstrable skills: pitch recognition, basic rhythm, technique fundamentals
- Eligibility for Level 2 enrolment
Prerequisites
No prior training required — baseline assessment included
Teaching Methodology
Live 1-to-1 and small-batch online classes with structured curriculum, guided practice plans and recorded feedback.
Evaluation
Continuous teacher feedback and self-assessment; no compulsory examination
Skills Covered
Your Mentors
Vidushi Meera Kulkarni
Hindustani Classical Vocal
22 yrs experience
Armaan Sheikh
Bollywood & Playback Vocals
12 yrs experience