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Intermediate
Prayag Vocals Year 4
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Types of songs Tappa, Thumri, Tarana, Tirvat, Baturang, Bhajan, Geet, Ghazal etc (management, vaastu etc.) metal unbounded songs

The division of the Shrutis into notes (modern and ancient) of twenty-two (22) strings, the length of the drawn strings' relation with the height-depth of the sound

Comparison of swaras of southern and northern Hindustani systems in determining the timing of ragas. Significance of Purvanga-Uttrang, Chhayalag and narrow raga, Parmel Praveka raga, Time-cycle of ragas,

Composition of 32 Ghats from the North Indian saptak, Ancient names of modern Thaats, Tirobhava appearance, Alpatva Bahuva comparative study of ragas and raga-recognition.

Comparative study of both Vishnu Digambar and Bhatkhande scripts Practice of writing songs in both systems

The biography of Bharata, Ahoyal, Vyankatamkhi and Mansingh and the description of their musical works.

Method to find out the place of starting of all the talas of the course of dugun, tigun, chaugun by mathematics. Practice of writing the different laykaris in tala-script other than dugun, tigun, chaugun.

Special practice of vocal knowledge, Knowledge of singing and recognizing difficult vocal groups

Special knowledge of mixing Tanpura and Tabla performance of different rhythms by clapping with the help of numbers

Dugun (two quantities in one quantity), Tigun (3 in 1 st) Chaugun (4 in 1), Aad (3 in 2) and reverse of Aad (3 in 2 quantities), Pauguna (3 in 4) and Savagun (4 In 5) the display of quantities. hard and beautiful alaps and tana exercises

Raga Deshkar, Shankara, Jayjayvanti, Kamod, Marwa, Multani, Sohni, Bahar, Purvi in these ragas 1-1 with vilambit and drut khayal and Aalap, Tan, Bol-tan

In any two of the above mentioned ragas, 1-1 Drupadh and in any two 1-1 Dhamar with only Thah, Dugun, Tigun, and Chaugun and ability to sing a chord

Special proficiency in singing Khayal

Practice of speaking Jat and Aada Chartal in full, General knowledge of Tappa and Thumri contracts.

Identifying ragas by swara-groups.

Showing equality, variation in ragas in singing

Who can apply for this course?
Student must have completed Prayag Vocals Year 3 or equivalent.
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Dikshita Jonwal

Teaching & Mentoring

  • Professional classical vocalist from Rajasthan, learning for the past 8 years
  • Trained under Shankunmay Debnath and Prashant Ajmera in Rajasthan and Rajeev Bhatt Jaipur
  • Proficient in teaching Hindustani classical vocal, Bollywood vocal, and Indian light music vocal with over 2 years of teaching experience
  • Skilled in teaching students from beginner to intermediate levels across all age groups
  • Experienced in designing personalized course curriculums based on students' learning needs
  • Currently conducting live online classes for students in India and abroad


Professional Experience

  • Participated in the International Dhrupad Workshop held at Kanoria PG Mahavidyalaya, Jaipur (March 2019)
  • Music teacher at the online platform Music Shiksha for 3 months
  • Teaching students offline at home for the past 1 year
  • Trained students for on-stage performances and live events
Fees starting at
400 USD
Rishabh Vishwakarma

Teaching & Mentoring

  • Professional vocalist from Raigarh with a family background in music
  • Learning classical vocal since childhood from Father Rajendra Vishwakarma and Guru Sharad Vaishnav
  • Diverse teaching experience with students of all age groups and levels
  • Proficient in teaching Keyboard, Hindustani classical vocal, Light music vocal, and Bollywood vocal
  • Currently conducting live online classes for students across India


Professional Experience

  • Music teacher at Delhi Public School, Raigarh in 2021
  • Owner and music teacher at Rish Music Classes (2023 – Present)
  • Skilled in designing customized course curriculums based on students' learning goals and skill levels
Fees starting at
500 USD
Sumit Kukreja

Teaching & Mentoring

  • Professional music teacher from Dehradun with a passion for music since the age of 10
  • Trained in Piano and Guitar under Jacob Joseph
  • Proficient in teaching Piano, Keyboard, Acoustic & Electric Guitar, and Music Theory
  • Specialized in training students for Trinity and ABRSM certifications
  • Currently conducting live online classes for students across India


Professional Experience

  • Music Teacher, Dunes International School, Abu Dhabi, UAE (September 2020 – March 2021): Taught music to students across various age groups
  • Head of Department (Music), Doon International School, Pondha, Dehradun (2015 – Present): Managing music curriculum and teaching
  • Music Teacher, Asian School, Dehradun (2013 – 2014): Provided piano and guitar instruction to students
  • Music Teacher, DPS School, Dehradun (2011 – 2013): Focused on music theory and instrumental training
  • Music Teacher, Ecol Global School, Dehradun (2009 – 2011): Designed music programs and conducted classes
  • Music Teacher, Selaqui International School, Dehradun (2007 – 2009): Delivered music education to middle and high school students
  • Music Teacher, Aan Merry School, Dehradun (2005 – 2007): Introduced students to foundational music concepts and instruments
Fees starting at
2000 USD
Abhishek Mukherjee

Teaching & Mentoring

  • A playback singer, music composer, and teacher with 6 years of teaching experience
  • Started learning Hindustani classical vocals at the age of 5
  • Performed on stage for the first time at the age of 6
  • Trained in Hindustani classical, semi-classical, Indian light music, Ghazals, Sufi, and Bollywood vocals under Guru Gajendra Singh
  • Fortunate to have been mentored by esteemed personalities such as Padma Shri Kailash Kher, Padma Shri Suresh Wadkar, Benny Dayal, Shaan, Neeti Mohan, Sajid-Wajid, Daler Mehndi, Vishal-Shekhar, Sunidhi Chauhan, and Anu Malik
  • Specializes in tutoring techniques for live performances and audience interaction
  • Currently conducting live online classes for students of all age groups in India and abroad


Professional Experience

  • 2 years of work experience at the Kailash Kher Academy of Learning Arts (KKALA) (2022–2024)
  • Lead singer in the band A Real Divine since 2016
  • Top 15 finalist on DD National's Bharat Ki Shaan (2008)
  • Top 8 finalist on ZEE TV's Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Singing Superstar (2010)
  • Top 15 finalist on SONY's Indian Idol (2011)
  • Top 10 finalist on COLORS TV's India Banega Manch (2017)
  • Top 10 finalist on &TV's The Voice Season 2 (2017)
  • Top 5 finalist on ZEE TV's Swarna Swar Bharat (2022)
Fees starting at
800 USD
Ayushi Mishra

Teaching & Mentoring

  • A classical vocalist from Kota, Rajasthan, I have been learning Hindustani classical vocal since the age of 9
  • I gained stage performance experience under the guidance of Guru Tulsidan Verma at the age of 16
  • I am currently training under Padmashree Suresh Wadkar Ji to further enhance my vocal skills and musical proficiency
  • I am skilled in teaching and training students of all age groups in Hindustani classical music, semi-classical music, light music, and Bollywood music, including various forms such as Sufi, Ghazal, and folk music
  • I am also capable of conducting music workshops and seminars to inspire and develop student’s interest in music
  • Presently, I conduct live online classes for students in India and abroad


Professional Experience

  • Music Faculty at Kailash Kher Academy of Learning Arts (KKALA) (2022–2024)
  • Teaching both online and offline since 2020 at my institute, Swar Sadhana Music Classes
  • Lead female vocalist for Unwind Melodies since 2012, performing at gigs and shows across Rajasthan, Delhi, and Mumbai
  • Featured in ZEE TV Swarna Swar Bharat (2022), mentored by Padmashree Suresh Wadkar, Padmashree Kailash Kher, and Dr. Kumar Vishwas
  • Featured in ZEE TV Sa Re Ga Ma (2017)
  • First Runner-Up in 92.7 Big FM Big Golden Voice (2015), mentored by Padmashree Shankar Mahadevan
Fees starting at
800 USD
Tina Karmarkar

Teaching & Mentoring

  • A classical vocalist from Kolkata, specialized in Rabindra Sangeet
  • Started learning classical vocal at the tender age of 4 years from Guru Ratna Ghosh
  • At the age of 12, also began learning light music vocal from Guru Sapna Bose, while continuing to learn Hindustani classical vocal from Guru Jayanta Sarkar
  • Fortunate to have learned vocal grooming and playback singing under Nirmal Roy and Ratijit Bhattacharya
  • Pursuing an MA in Vocal Music from Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata
  • Proficient in teaching Hindustani classical vocal, Hindustani semi-classical vocal, Indian light music vocal, Bollywood vocal, Rabindra Sangeet, and Nazrul Geeti
  • Currently conducting live online classes for students in India

 
Work Experience

  • Assistant music teacher at Salt Lake Shiksha Niketan from April 2024 – present
  • Assistant music teacher at Narayana School, New Town, in 2022-2023
  • Guest lecturer at Panihati Mahavidyalaya in 2021-22
  • Teacher at own music institute, Swar Sadhana Music Academy, from 2018-present
  • Performed at the event The Celebration 2022 with Abhijeet Bhattacharya, on New Year's Eve at Rajarhat Newtown, Kolkata
  • Actively maintains and posts singing-related educational videos on YouTube channel for the past 4 years
Fees starting at
20 USD
Anand Prasad

Teaching & Mentoring

  • A passionate vocalist and multi-instrumentalist from Darjeeling, learning music for the past 18 years
  • Began learning Hindustani classical vocal under Guru Pradeep Talukdaar in 2008
  • Trained in Piano under Damien Daniel and Virgil Sequeira
  • Learned Tabla under Guru Arindam Chakraborty
  • Currently pursuing a Western vocal grade from Trinity College London
  • Proficient in teaching Hindustani classical vocal, Hindustani semi-classical vocal, Indian light music vocal, Bollywood vocal, Western vocal, Guitar, Piano/Keyboard, and Drums


Professional Experience

  • Music Teacher at Notre Dame Academy, Patna (April–July 2024)
  • Music Producer at Dream Media Productions (2023–24)
  • Music Teacher at Army Public School, Bengdubi (2021–22)
  • Music Teacher under a program by the Vocational Training Council, Indian Army (2016–22)
  • Music Mentor at Chitranjan High School, Bagdogra (2017–18)
  • Trained the Border Security Force Jazz Band for an event (2018)
  • Participated in the music event “Rising Stars” conducted by Lions club of Bagdogra
Fees starting at
700 USD
Vinod Kumar

Teaching & Mentoring

  • A multi-instrumentalist and vocalist from Jalandhar
  • I began learning the keyboard at the age of 11 under the mentorship of Guru Mitu Parveen
  • I also trained in Hindustani classical vocal music under Guru Om Prakash Thapar
  • With over 10 years of teaching experience, I have taught students of all age groups
  • I am proficient in teaching Hindustani classical vocal, Indian light music vocal, guitar, and keyboard


Work Experience

  • Music Teacher at La Blossom School, Jalandhar (March 2024–Present)
  • 2 years of experience as a Music Teacher at Innocent Heart School, Green Model Town, Jalandhar
  • 5 years of experience as a Music Composer at Shemaroo Entertainment Limited
Fees starting at
20 USD
Madhukar Amit

Teaching & Mentoring

  • I am an accredited music teacher from Ghazipur, learning since past 8 years
  • I am also a playback singer
  • Pursuing an MA in music from Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth
  • Teaching experience of more than 3 years with key teaching skills in keyboard, harmonium, stage performance, and Hindustani classical vocal (Prayag Sangeet Samiti syllabus)


Professional Experience

  • Teaching students online since 2020-present
  • Music teacher at Pandit Deonath Sangeet Mahavidyalay, Ghazipur, from 2018-2020
  • I have won many awards at the state and national levels
  • Performed at various prestigious events and music competitions in Ghazipur
Fees starting at
20 USD
Anupreet Kaur

Teaching & Mentoring

  • Accomplished vocalist from Surat, specializing in Hindustani classical music
  • Learning music for the past 10 years
  • Over 5 years of experience teaching classical music to students of all age groups
  • Experienced in teaching music to specially-abled students
  • Proficient in teaching Hindustani classical vocal, Indian light music vocal, Bollywood vocal, guitar, and ukulele

Work Experience

  • Music Teacher at St. Thomas School, Surat (06/2022 - 04/2023), teaching music to students from Class 1 to Class 9
  • Music Teacher at Raksha Anusandhan Vidyalaya (DRDO), Dehradun (2019 - 2021)
  • Music Teacher at Learning Tree School (2017 - 2019), teaching music to specially-abled students
  • Performed at the training academy for the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) in Mussoorie
  • Served as a playback singer for Hindi and Garhwali music albums
  • Maintains a Youtube channel showcasing musical content
Fees starting at
1000 USD
Kamna Maheshwari

Teaching & Mentoring

  • Dedicated to fostering children's development and meeting their educational needs.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a passion for taking on challenges.
  • Hardworking, honest, and committed to delivering high-quality education.
  • Learning Hindustani Classical Vocal since childhood at Bhatkhande Sangeet Class, Ghaziabad.
  • 14 years of teaching experience in music.
  • Proficient in teaching a variety of genres, including Folk Songs, Bhajans, Chaiti, Kajri, and Baalgeet.
  • Currently conducting live online classes for students committed to learning for at least 2 months or more


Work Experience

  • Three years of experience as a Music Teacher at Zenith Public School, Khurja, U.P.
  • Participated in various singing stage performances.
  • Conducting private music classes at home for the past 8 years.
Fees starting at
500 USD
Lucky Gill

Teaching & Mentoring

  • Skilled in teaching music lessons to students of varied ages
  • Thorough knowledge of instructing students of varying abilities
  • Remarkable ability to instruct beginner through intermediate students
  • Outstanding ability to show proficiency in music and musical instrument
  • Proficient in playing multiple musical instruments (Piano, Keyboard, Guitar, Harmonium, and Drums), sight-reading music (especially on piano), singing, composing, knowledgeable in recording equipment, and has good communication skills


Professional Experience

  • Music Teacher at Star Public School, Sector-52, Chandigarh in 2020, responsible for teaching music, managing classes, and organizing school music events
  • Music Teacher at Henderson Jubilee Sr. Sec. School, Kharar, Mohali, Pb in 2022, I was responsible for teaching music, conducting school performances, and providing individual music lessons
  • Plays with various bands in Chandigarh as a freelancer
Fees starting at
900 USD
Sanjay Baweja

Teaching & Mentoring

  • Sanjay Baweja is a seasoned music teacher and artist with over 30 years of teaching experience
  • Since 1994, he has been imparting his knowledge and passion for music to over 1000 student
  • Skilled in lesson planning, music theory, and organizing performance preparations
  • Known for his engaging teaching style, Sanjay has earned the admiration of his students for his dedication and expertise in the field
  • He has also produced students who are working as professional artists and has also sent students to successful positions in musical reality shows, showcasing his ability to mentor and guide aspiring musicians towards successful careers in the music industry


Professional Experience

  • Music Teacher Indian School of Learning (ISL) Moonidih, Jharkhand 1994 -2006
  • Music Teacher (Offline) 1994 - present
  • Music Teacher (Online) 2019 – present
  • Sanjay Baweja is recognized for his soulful renditions of bhajans on esteemed devotional television channels such as ShubhTV and SanskarTV
  • He has done many live shows all over the globe singing Ghazal, Bhajan, Sufi & Semi Classical
  • His motivational songs and ghazals have been released from renowned Music Labels & can be found on a variety of video & music streaming platforms
Fees starting at
800 USD
Suryakant Mishra

Teaching & Mentoring

  • Delhi based singer, pianist and an accomplished santoor player
  • Pursuing education in music from past 7 years
  • Received music education from Shri Rajendra Varma and Shri Neel Ranjan Mukherjee
  • Proficient in teaching Hindustani classical vocal, Hindustani semi classical vocal, Piano and Santoor
  • Teaching experience of more than 3 years
  • Currently conducting live online and offline music classes for students in India and abroad


Performance Experience

  • North Zone Cultural Centre, Government of India's Navankur and Classical Music Festival
  • Pandit Pushpendra Smriti Sangeet Samaroh by Ragrang Samiti, Rohtak
  • Vishwa Jagriti Mission Anand Dham Ashram, New Delhi
  • Haryana Kala Parishad, Rohtak Mandal
Fees starting at
1200 USD
Tanuja Adhikari

Teaching & Mentoring

  • Teaching online and offline since 2019 with various organizations, academies, and schools in India
  • Key Skills are Classical & Bollywood Singing, Harmonium and Piano Instruction
  • Holistic approach including Vocal Development Exercises, Music Senses Development, Karaoke Singing, Voice Training, and Teaching Elementary Piano
  • Expertise in intricacies of Notation Reading for Piano
  • Facilitating a quality music program and effective group learning experiences


Professional Experience

  • 2 years at Saarthi Educational Services
  • 1 year at S.S Vidyamandir Sr. Sec School
  • 1.5 years at Harmony India Studio & School
  • 1.5 years at KV 2 Roorkee in the Primary Section on Adhoc basis
  • 1 year at Soul Music Academy


Performances

  • Voluntary singing for a charity program initiated by Genpact CSR. 
  • Band Performance in OMT Dehradun with Sifarish Band in Nov 2017
  • Performed a Charity Show in Ambience Mall Gurgaon in Mar 2018
  • Performed a Private Event in Agra with Euphonious Band in April 2019
  • Solo Performance at Quantum College, Roorkee in Dharohar 2022
Fees starting at
2000 USD
Madhuchhanda Panda

Teaching & Mentoring

  • Over 15 years of experience in teaching music
  • Proficient in English, Hindi, and Bangla songs
  • Influential Mentors:
    • Jamil Ahmed Sir
    • Pandit Haridutt Sharma
    • Vashist Sir


Specializations

  • Hindustani Classical Vocal
  • Hindustani Semi-Classical Vocal
  • Indian Light Music Vocal
  • Bhajans
  • Ghazals
  • Bollywood Songs
Fees starting at
700 USD
Jay

Teaching & Mentoring

  • Under the tutelage of a renowned guru of Mewati gharana since few years
  • Embarking on a musical journey at the tender age of 10
  • Firmly rooted in the traditional approach Guru Shishya style of teaching
  • Teaching experience of more than 2 years
  • Has embraced the global platform, conducting live online and offline classes for students in India and abroad
  • Proficient in teaching Hindustani classical vocal and Hindustani semi-classical vocal to students preparing for certification exams of Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya and Prayag Sangeet Samiti
Fees starting at
1200 USD
Soma Bagchi

Teaching & Mentoring

  • Learning music since childhood
  • Disciple of Pt. A T Kanan
  • Follows the teaching of Kirana Gharana
  • Vast teaching experience of more than 30 years
  • Proficient in teaching Hindustani classical vocal
  • Specializes in guiding students through Prayag Sangeet Samiti certification
  • Currently, conducting live online and offline classes for group and individual students
  • Won many music competitions
  • Received merit certificates from many Institutes
Fees starting at
650 USD
Debu Bhattacharjee

Teaching & Mentoring

  • Born into a musical family in Assam, Debu Bhattacharjee's interest in vocal music blossomed from a young age
  • Received sound training under the vigilant guidance of his father Late Shree Satish Chandra Bhattacharjee, elder sister Smt. Sikha Bhattacharjee, and Late Shree Sachin Chakraborty
  • Pursued formal training in music at the age of 5, setting the foundation for his musical journey
  • Placed himself under the tutelage of Sree Sandeep Ghosh (Scholar, Sangeet Research Academy, ITCSRA, Kolkata) and Late Ustad Sarfaraz Hussain Khan of Rampur Sahaswan Gharana for nuanced classical music training
  • Learnt various song forms, including Nazrul Geeti, Ragpradhan, Bhajan, and Modern Hindi & Bengali songs from illustrious teachers, maintaining close ties with performers for continuous learning
  • Proficient in teaching Hindustani classical vocal, Hindustani semi-classical vocal and Indian light music vocal with teaching experience of more than 25 years
  • Currently taking live online classes for students in India and abroad


Professional Experience

  • Presented and directed music for the dance drama "Durga Durgati Nashini" on Doordarshan, National Channel, Delhi, India (2005)
  • Directed music for a short film on School Earthquake Safety for Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority (GSDMA) and the NGO, SEEDS
  • Performed as a light classical singer for DD Bharti Channel's special program
  • Composed music for different Public Schools and performed as a singer
  • Established an Audio/Video Recording Studio named HARMONIX for audio recordings and video editing


Commercial Projects

  • Composed music for various Hindi commercial projects in Mumbai and Delhi
  • Established and successfully runs "Devgandhar School of Music"
  • Serves as a musical consultant for private television channels in India
  • Composed music for films and TV serials, including "VRAJ KI KHOJ," "VOTE KAREGA UP," and "HINDUSTAN HAMARA"
  • Composed and arranged music for audio CDs like "Mon Boleche" by Dr. Indira Das in Bengali, "Aamar Aami" by Sukalyan Mallick in Bengali, and "Ishq Sufiaana" by Kinnori Samaddar in Hindi
Fees starting at
800 USD
Virender Kumar Sehra

Teaching & Mentoring

  • A Hindustani Classical and Light music vocalist  with an extensive teaching experience of 19 years.
  • Guiding and preparing students for national-level music competitions.
  • Running coaching classes for vocal music and instrumental music since 2002
  • Successfully trained numerous students, helping them excel in music through personalized guidance and structured lessons


Work Experience

  • Music Teacher at Dev Samaj Senior Secondary School, Gurgaon (October 2007 - March 2009) by teaching music to students, focusing on both theoretical and practical aspects
  • Encouraging participation in school-level music competitions
  • Music Teacher at Sharda International School, Gurgaon (July 2003 - October 2007) by providing instruction in vocal and instrumental music
  • Worked on enhancing the musical talents of students through various school events


Performance Experience

  • Extensive experience performing at numerous national music competitions and festivals
  • Participated as a judge in various national singing competitions, bringing expertise and fair judgment to the events


 

Fees starting at
650 USD
Shikha Ghosh

An experience of more than 30 years in teaching music to students at school. Been a music teacher in Delhi Sewa Bharti School for 6 years. After that at Ghaziabad childrens Academy for 20 years, And in Noida musicology for 4 years.
Currently conducting online and offline music classes.

Fees starting at
1300 USD