Semi-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 Semi-Classical Music stream, this level centres on bhajan and devotional repertoire and ghazal gayaki and urdu diction. 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 & Basic Sur
- Vocal range assessment and comfortable scale selection
- Correct sitting/standing posture
- Basic breathing and relaxed voice production
- Singing Sa-Pa-Sa and simple sustained notes
- Matching pitch with Tanpura
- Practice: Sa-Pa-Sa and long-note exercises
S2 Basic Swara Movement
- Practical singing of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni Sa
- Ascending and descending movement with pitch accuracy
- Simple 2-3 swara combinations
- Smooth transitions between notes
- Breath-control exercises
- Practice: Sargam patterns at slow tempo
S3 Voice Flexibility & Alankar
- Simple alankars: Sa Re Ga Re Sa, Sa Re Ga Ma | Re Ga Ma Pa, Sa Re Sa | Re Ga Re
- Developing vocal flexibility
- Clear pronunciation of swaras
- Maintaining consistent tone
- Introduction to light meend
S4 Introduction to Musical Expression
- Singing notes vs expressing a composition
- Dynamics: soft vs strong delivery
- Phrase shaping
- Basic lyrical interpretation
- Application through a simple devotional melody
- Suggested starter Bhajan: 'Achyutam Keshavam'
You're viewing 3 of 6 modules. Enrol to unlock the complete session-wise curriculum, milestone tracking and level outcomes in your dashboard.
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 semi-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