Veena 101 - Beginner
Saipriya Viswanathan

Classes starting at

$ 22 / hour

About the course

Teaching & Mentoring

  • Saipriya Viswanathan, a senior disciple of Veena Vidushi, late Smt. Mangalam Muthuswamy, is a dedicated teacher and performer of the Saraswati Veena
  • Proficient in all genres, including classical, light, film, fusion, and world music
  • Teaching experience of 30+ years to students in India and abroad
  • Currently, conducting online and offline classes for Veena


Work Experience and Collaborations

  • Established Kalaa Kaumudi, a center specializing in imparting training in dance, music, and Veena
  • Recorded artist, contributed to events like the Commonwealth Games 2010, Khelo India 2019, and worked with Rajshri Productions
  • Collaborated on the title track of the fusion album "Raga Punch" with renowned guitarist Ravi Iyer
  • Numerous singles to her credit, showcasing a diverse range of musical expressions


Creative Pursuits

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Diploma in Vocal Music (KVC)

  from

 University of Mumbai

  • Sur Mani (Veena)

  • Singar Mani (Bharatanatyam)

  • National Merit Scholarship Bharatanatyam

Content
  1. Understand the basic elements of music, rhythms, and musical notes
  2. Play all major notes in middle octave and available portions of lower & higher octaves
  3. Learn basic 4 and 8 beats cycles and finally understand to play basic Carnatic Talams
  4. Learn to use electronic tanpura, and metronome
  5. Learn to play 3-5 basic songs or tunes
Certification
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