Gandharva Prarambhik Year 1 - Beginner
Priya Purushothaman

Classes starting at

$ 20 / hour

About the course

Teacher Bio

Teaching & Mentoring

  • Priya Purushothaman, a Hindustani classical vocalist based in Mumbai and Bangalore, specializes in the Agra gharana style known for its robustness, vibrancy, and playfulness
  • Disciple of Vidushi Aditi Kaikini Upadhya and Pandit Sudhindra Bhaumik, guided by Smt Shashikala Kaikini, with additional training under the late Pandit Dinkar Kaikini
  • With teaching experience of more than 15 years, dedicated educator of Hindustani classical music, offering private lessons, lecture-demonstrations, and workshops
  • Worked with diverse audiences, including children, contemporary dancers, and graduate students of music, to raise awareness about the Agra gharana style


Work Experience & Collaborations

  • Toured with Dutch Jazz ensemble, Spinifex
  • Artist-in-residence for the Bagh Sound Lab in Rajasthan in 2019, conducting research on the compositional aesthetics of scholar-com
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Degrees & Certifications

Not Available

Awards & Recognition

  • Awarded as an artist by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations

  • Awarded as a graded artist by All India Radio

Content
  • Knowledge of Thaath,Shudha Swaras, Vadi, Samvadi, Audav-Shadav,Aaroh-Avroh and one Chhota Khayal in each raga of the first year course.
  • Knowledge of Shudha and Vikrit Swaras, Alankar, Nad, Saptak, Mela, Raga, Jati, Alap, Tan and Pakar.
  • Knowledge of Taal Keherva, Taal Daadra, Taal Teen Taal.
  • Ragas: asavari (shuddha rishabh), Bibhas,Kaafi, Khamaj, Bhup, Bageshri, Vridavani Sarang, Bhimpalas, Durga, Des.
Certification
Gandharva Mahavidyalaya

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