Hindustani Semi-Classical Vocals (HSV 201) - Intermediate
Meghana Bhave

Classes starting at

$ 22 / hour

About the course

Teacher Bio

Teaching & Mentoring

  • Teaching experience of 22+ years in Hindustani classical vocal, Hindustani semi-classical vocal and Indian light music vocal
  • Conducted musical workshops through 'Soor-raj Gurukul'
  • Mentoring music aspirants in a Gurukul format at Kalyan Gayan Samaj (Mumbai) including private coaching


Guru lineage

  • Dr. Asha Parasnis-Joshi (Gwaliar-Kirana Gharana)
  • Late Smt. Padmawati Shaligram-Gokhale (Jaipur Gharana)
  • Pt. Dinkar Panshikar (Jaipur Gharana)
  • Voice culture guides: Pt. Raghunath Vaze and Pt. Digvijay Vaidya


Conceptualized Programmes

  • 'Shyam-rang,' 'Megh-rang,' 'Srujan,' and 'Moorchhana'
  • Marathi programme 'Kaviteche Jhale Gaane' (Classical and Light Music blend)


TV Shows

  • Doordarshan shows like 'Sa
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Degrees & Certifications

M.A. (Music)

  from

 SNDT University, Mumbai

' B ' Grade Artist

  from

 All India Radio.

Awards & Recognition

  • A winner & runners up of more than 80 music competitions since the age of 9 years.

  • Winner for three consecutive years at Swarsadhana Sangeet Samiti competitions for light and classical singing.

  • Winner and Gold-medalist in Light Classical - Gazal Singing in the Inter- University Youth Festival at Baroda

  • Received Late Smt. Kamal Tambe Trust Scholarship for Aspiring & upcoming classical singers (for 3 yrs, 2002-05)

Content
  • Understanding basic concepts of thumri and its genres, including its history, structure, and musical elements.
  • Learning various semi-classical genres such as Dadra, Kajri, Hori, Rasiya, Chaiti, Baramasa, and Classical Bhajans.
  • Exploring different thumri-related raags in detail, including their characteristic features, scale, and melodic phrases.
  • Developing an understanding of the traditional forms of improvisation used in thumri and other semi-classica
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