Carnatic 101 - Beginner
Shyam Kumar K

Classes starting at

$ 19 / hour

About the course

Teaching & Mentoring

  • Son of the late K. Vedagiri Rao, National Best Teacher Awardee in 1994
  • Carries forward a legacy of excellence in music and education
  • "A" Grade from AIR & Doordarshan in Kanjira (2014)
  • "B" High Grade in Mridangam and "B" Grade in Carnatic Vocal (2014)
  • Actively involved in conducting National Festival Programmes and Mass Music Classes in schools
  • Offers Carnatic Music classes at home, contributing to the propagation of the musical tradition


Performance experiences

  • Various accolades, including "Sunada Kanjeera Vandya Vidwanmani" and Akashvani Sangitha Sammelan participation
  • Accompanied international artists such as Mangalampali Bala Murali Krishna, Nedunoori Krishna Murthy, Mandalene Srinivas, Hyderabad Brothers, Hyderabad Sisters, Nityasri Mahadevan, Unnikrishnan, and many others


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M.A. (Karnatic Vocal)

  from

 Potti Sriramulu Telugu University

Sangith Alankar (Mridangam)

  from

 Gandhavara Mahavidyalaya Mandal

Sangith Alankar (Karnatic Vocal)

  from

 Gandhavara Mahavidyalaya Mandal

  • Senior Fellowship in Karnatic Music from the Department of Culture (2000)

  • Asthana Vidwan Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham (2014-2015)

  • Neela - Kunjumani Award for the best Upapakka Vaadyam (2005) from Kalasagaram, Hyderabad

  • Completed Technical Teacher Training Course Higher Grade in Karnatic Vocal

Content
  1. Voice basics: Learn breathing techniques, pitch control, rhythm, and improve pronunciation and diction.
  2. Swara exercises: Practice Saralee swaras, Janta swaras, Dhatu swaras, Alankaras, and Geethas.
  3. Theory: Understand Carnatic music theory, including ragas, talas, and basic notation.
  4. Semi-Classical Songs: Explore compositions by Annamacharya and Ramadasu Keerthanas.
  5. Bhajans: Sing devotional songs in the Carnatic style.
  6. Improving mu
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