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Prayag Vocals Year 6
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A detailed comparative and subtle introduction of all ragas from the first to the sixth years, full knowledge of writing in their alap-tan etc.

Writing in aalap-taan swarlipi showing alpatva-bahutva in different ragas and shadow of other ragas etc.

Recognizing chords by hard written swaralipis.

Creating a sargam in the given ragas;

Writing the melody of songs, writing Dhamar and Dhupad in lyricals like Dugun, Tigun, Chaugun, and Aad etc.

Write the lyrics of the rhythm in different lyricals

The need of music in life, the singing of the gathering, the influence of classical music on the masses, radio and cinema music, background music, Hindustani music and raindrops, characteristic of Hindustani music, Swar Ka Lagaan Sangeet and Swarlipi etc.

Biography and work of Har-Hadu Khan Fayaz Khan, Abdul Karim Khan Bade Ghulam Ali and Omkarnath Thakur.

Comparison of swara sthaans of medieval and modern musicians with the help of andolan numbers and the length of strings, composition of western swars, rules of simple multiplication and shuddh swar samvad, Movement number of western voices, swar samvad in Hindustani vocals, Carnatic rhythm system and comparative study of Hindustani tala system. A brief history of music, gram, murchhana (gradual change in meaning) murchhana and modern thaat, kalavant, pandit, nayaka, vaggeykar, bani (khandar, dagur, nauhar, gobarahar), geet, geet's Types, types of Gamak, different types of Indian instruments (Tat, Avanadha, Dhan, Sushri) etc.

Knowledge of the following subjects: Auxiliary sound originating from Tanpura, Reason and description of conversion of Western swar saptak into swara, Major, Minor and Semitone, Merit and Defects of Western Modern Vowels, A Critical Look at Harmonium, Emancipation from Tanpura

The reconciliation of our modern swara places with the swars of ancient, medieval and modern raga classification, their importance and their different types Interrelationship of music, art and scripture, Bharata's Shrutis are similar and dissimilar views and arguments of various scholars on this Sarana

Chatushtai Study of North Indian music, Comparison of Hindustani and Carnatic musical systems by matching their swar taal and ragas, general knowledge of western swara script system, brief knowledge of gharanas of music Ratnakar's ten methods raga classification, language, language etc.

Comparative study of Bhatkhande and Bishnu Digambar swara scripts and their errors and suggestions for advancement Articles Suggestions for proper formation of future music, Main principles of Hindustani Music System Introduction to ancient and modern eminent musicians and their style, Music on human life effects, music and Errors and Advances in Music Education by Chitta Schools Music and Vocal Instruments

Scripture related subjects of all previous years micro and detailed study

Study of all ragas of earlier years to show mastery in raga recognition and to show alpatva-bahutva, tirobhav-abirbhav and samata variation

Preparation for singing, clear performance in alap taan, Introduction to thappa, thumri, tirbat and chaturanga, knowledge of any two of these songs is required

Raag Ramkali, Miyan Malhar, Paraj, Basanti, Raag Shree Pooriya Dhanashree, Lalit, Shuddh Kalyan, Desi and Malgunji

In the ragas, each bada khayal and chota khapal with full preparation

In any two ragas, one dhamar, one dhupada and one tarana each.

Chaturanga in any one raga (from the ragas of sixth to first year).

Kafi Peelu, Pahari, Jhinjhoti, Bhairavi and Samaj in any two of these ragas, two thumris and Tappa in any one • Taal Laxmi Taal, Brahma Tal and Rudra Taal, their complete introduction and knowledge of hand clapping in all Laykaris.

Who can apply for this course?
Student must have completed Prayag Vocals Year 5 or equivalent.
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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
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
500 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
Shreyash
Fees starting at
1600 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
600 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