How to sing a song? – Easy songs to sing to get you started

Anyone can Sing! Whether your voice graces the shower or the stage, you are always a Rockstar of the show. Of course, some people are more skilled than others, but with a little pinch of practice and dedication, you can also sing like a nightingale.  So if you have just googled “how to sing?” or… More How to sing a song? – Easy songs to sing to get you started

How to sing better than others? Lesser known strategies!

Are you here because you know that you can sing, but can’t sing good enough? Or worse, you don’t even know how to sing, but want to learn how?  We’ve got your back!  Singing is not passed through genes and there’s no definition to who sings better and who does not. With the right techniques… More How to sing better than others? Lesser known strategies!

Indian Ragas: Introduction to Raag Bhairavi

Bhairavi is a heptatonic (consists of 7 notes) raga from the Hindustani music tradition. Many styles such as Thumri’s, Ghazals, Bhajans and light classical forms have many well known compositions in Bhairavi. Raag Bhairavi is often used to conclude many classical music concerts as well. When is Raag Bhairavi sung? Raag Bhairavi is usually in… More Indian Ragas: Introduction to Raag Bhairavi

Indian Ragas: Introduction to Raag Desh

Desh or Des is an Audava-Sampurna (consists of 5 notes in Aroh and 7 notes in Avroh)  raga from the Hindustani music tradition. Raag Desh has been used in well known Indian Patriotic Compositions. The most identifiable being “Vande Mataram” which is the national song of India. The popular composition Baje Sargam from Doordarshan with… More Indian Ragas: Introduction to Raag Desh

How Riyaz helped music students during lockdown

Watch to learn how the students of Sangeet Pravah World Music Academy benefitted from using Riyaz for their singing practice in the last few months. Did they improve? Were they able to continue their music education through a mobile app? All these questions are answered here. Hope this motivates you to give Riyaz a try.… More How Riyaz helped music students during lockdown

Tribute to Pandit Jasraj

Iconic Hindustani Classical Vocalist Padma Vibhushan Sangeet Martand Pandit Jasraj ji passed away at the age of 90 in the USA. Riyaz remembers Pandit Ji and passes deepest condolences and pays rich tributes to the legend for the invaluable  contribution to Hindustani Classical Music. May his teachings live with each one us in our journey… More Tribute to Pandit Jasraj