Hindustani Vocal Classes

Beginner Vocal Music Classes Overview

These Beginner Vocal Music Classes are specially designed for absolute beginners who want to learn singing from the very foundation. 

The classes begin with an introduction to the Swar System, where students learn the seven basic swaras Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni. Learners practice shuddha swaras in a comfortable scale through ascending and descending swar patterns to develop pitch accuracy and voice stability. Regular listening and repetition exercises help build strong pitch sense and ear training, which are the foundation of good vocal music.

Students are then introduced to rhythm and laya through Teen Taal, one of the most widely used tala cycles in Indian music. 

The journey continues into Indian classical ragas, where students understand the concept of a raga as a melodic framework. They learn the aroha and avaroha of Raga Durga and practice simple raga phrases slowly and clearly. 

Students also learn a simple bandish in Raga Durga, sung in Teen Taal. The vocal composition is practiced using plain notes without ornamentation, allowing beginners to focus on clarity of swaras, pitch control, and rhythmic accuracy.