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

Hindustani Classical Vocal Lessons for Beginners

The Hindustani 101 singing course comprises of the fundamental singing exercises for beginners that are needed to get you started with vocal training in the Hindustani classical music tradition. It comes with the fundamental svara vocal exercises that span all shuddha and komal svaras, simple and more complex paltas. These are the first singing exercises… More Hindustani Classical Vocal Lessons for Beginners

What is a Raga?

A Raga is a melodic framework for improvisation in Hindustani Classical Music. Raga are one of the most central features to learn in Hindustani Classical . It is not only used in just Indian Classical Music, but also in Bollywood Music as well! Some great modern composers who use ragas to make their songs are Shankar Mahadevan… More What is a Raga?

Singing Lessons for Beginners: Hindustani Beginner Course

The beginner course is the best way to start out your journey if you just started learning to sing! We teach you singing from the absolute basics like swaras and basic singing patterns which are easy and fun to learn at the same time. After you have got a grasp of them , we introduce… More Singing Lessons for Beginners: Hindustani Beginner Course