Hindustani Vocal music is the classical music of Northern India. Shankar Mahadevan Academy provides the unique opportunity for students everywhere to learn Hindustani Vocal music from the convenience of their own home through a highly structured curriculum, a clear path for progression, and certifications for completion. Level Certificates are given to students at each of seven levels: Sa, Re, Ga, Ma, Pa, Dha and Ni. Each level requires the student to complete the courses listed under it and pass the level exam. Students who are new to the Academy start with the first course in each of the levels, depending on prior experience. Entry into any level will require new students to take and pass the assessment for the prior level.
The minimum age for this course is 6 years completed. This course is best suited for children from 6 years to 9 years of age.
The HV100 series of courses for children are designed to introduce young children to Hindustani Music. These courses provide a foundation for young children to enjoy and appreciate Indian music. The lessons introduce the children to the fundamentals…
The student has completed HV100A at the academy OR
The child has learnt music, sings seven Shuddh Swaras in Swar and Aakar. The child is able to sing repetitive Alankar patterns and simple Alankar patterns (in rhythms of 2 and 3). The child is able to sing a prayer and a Hindi song(non film) in Sur and Taal. The admission in this case would be done as per the advise of experts at the academy.
This course is best suited for children of 6 years to 9 years of age
In this course HV100B, Shuddh Swar Saptak is reinforced with the song “Sa se Savan”. The mellifluous Bengali song introduces the rhythm of three. The child gets the exposure for singing with the Electronic Tanpura OR Tanpura app. There i…
The student has completed HV100B at the academy OR
The child has learnt music, sings seven Shuddh Swaras in Swar and Aakar. The child is able to sing repetitive Alankar patterns and simple Alankar patterns.
The child is able to sing a prayer and 2 Hindi songs (non film) in Sur and Taal. The admission in this case would be done as per the advise of experts at the academy.
This course is best suited for children of 6.5 years to 10 years of age
This is the third of the 4 courses designed to introduce young children to Hindustani Music. Know the names of the seven Swaras with a beautiful song “Ek Saptak mein’! This course includes a Sargam Geet/Swarmalika. This composition…
The student has completed HV100C at the academy OR
The child sings seven Shuddh Swaras in Swar and Aakar. The child is able to sing repetitive Alankar patterns and simple Alankar patterns (in rhythms of 2,3,4)
The child is able to sing a prayer and 3 Hindi songs (non film) in Sur and Taal. The admission in this case would be done as per the advise of experts at the academy.
This course is suitable for chidren from age of about 7 years to any age
This is one among the courses designed to introduce young children to Hindustani Music. This course includes a melodious Saraswati Vandana, and two Bhajans. Kheti Karo is a Bhajan by saint poet Kabir. The student reviews the songs learnt earlier.&nb…
The student has completed HV100D at the academy OR
The child sings seven Shuddh Swaras in Swar and Aakar. The child is able to sing repetitive Alankar patterns and simple Alankar patterns (in rhythms of 2,3,4)
The child is able to sing a prayer and 3 Hindi songs (non film) in Sur and Taal. The admission in this case would be done as per the advise of experts at the academy.
This course suited for students of about 7 years to any age.
This course is designed for young learners of Hindustani Music. This course includes a Guru Vandana and two Bhajans. Kinare Lagaao is a Bhajan by saint poet Meera and Ehi Mudam is a Bhajan by Sri Narayana Tertha. The student reviews the songs learnt…
The students who are of 7 yrs of age need to have previous learning experience of one year.
It is advisable that children less than age 10 years, who wish to learn Hindustani vocal start from HV100A of HV100 series courses. These are specially designed foundational courses. Children of age 10years or below may be moved to HV100 series of courses.
Interest in music and curiosity to discover the joy of learning are the other prerequisites. There is no upper age limit. Music can be learnt at any age.
This course is ideal for students looking to take their first steps into the world of Hindustani Vocal Music. The course aims at providing a strong foundation where learning is a process of constant discovery. The student acquires the ability to use…
In order to enrol for level HV102 the students should have completed Hindustani Vocal Beginner 101 from Academy or must demonstrate the ability to sing Shudh Swaras and simple Alankar patterns in different rhythm structures. They must be able to sing a Prayer or a song in Sur and Laya. They need to be able to sing Aaroh Avaroh of Raga Bhupali, Alankar in Raga Bhupali and a Bandish in Raga Bhupali in Sur and Laya.
This course reinforces the concepts of Swar Sadhana and patterning of Swaras by the repetitive practice of Alankars. The idea of Swara mapping is introduced to the student by taking up simple songs like Jana gana Mana OR Honge Kamyab. Samooha Gaan o…
Student should have completed HV102 from the academy OR; the student should have the ability to: • Create and sing Alankar patterns in Shuddh Swar Saptak and Ragas Bhupali and Durga • Render Chhota Khayal Bandish with simple Aalap and Taan in Ragas Bhupali and Durga • Create a Sargam Geet
The process of identifying Swaras may seem daunting but in reality it can be taught in such a way that the learner can pick up this skill by connecting the right dots. This is what the Beginner Hindustani Vocal 103 enables the learner to do. Differe…
The student has completed Hindustani Vocal Beginner 103 course at the academy.
The Sa Level Exam summarizes and reinforces HV101, 102 and 103. The initiation into Swar Sadhana has been done at this level. This includes perfection in Shruti, Stability of note, singing with a free voice, practice with different vowel sounds Aaka…
Student needs to complete HV103 at the academy OR the student should demonstrate the ability to sing stable notes perfectly in tune with the Tanpura, to sing Chhota Khayal with self-created Aalap and Taan in Ragas Bhupali and Durga in Taal Teentaal and Jhaptaal, to create a Sargam Geet and present it, to listen to a musical sound and identify Swaras- at least one Swara sung at a time
This course, HV104 reinforces concepts of Swar Pehchan or Swara identification by practice of certain exercises. The Swar Sadhana process is unbroken and is enhanced by encouraging the student to create and sing various Swara patterns. The Raga that…
This course includes study of Raga characteristics. Raga Brindavani Sarang, a Raga that points out towards the folk music roots of Ragas is introduced. A Chhota Khayal in this Raga is learned in detail with Aalap, Bol Aalap and Taan. The principles …
The student needs to complete HV105 from the academy OR the student should be able to:
In this course the creative elements of Chhota Khayal are dealt with a deeper understanding of the Taal. The principles and guidelines to create Swar Vistar are reinforced. Aalap, BolAalap and Taan are practised to perform with confidence within the…
The student should have completed HV106 from the academy ‘OR’ the student should be able to:
This course HV107 reinforces the techniques of Swara Sadhana and Swara patterning with the practice of complex or Vakra Swara patterns. The Chhota Khayal in Raga Des is detailed out with development of Aalap and Taan, Bol Aalap gains focus. Raga Kaf…
The student should have completed HV107 at the academy or the student should be able to:
This course HV108 focuses on navigating from one Raga to another with ease. This is done with the practice of a variety of Swara patterns in each Raga and the Swar Vistar. The student creates a composition of a Sargam geet by taking two Ragas. …
The student should have completed HV108 from the academy OR
The student should be able to:
In this course HV109 the student revisits and reviews Ragas learned earlier, works on the Raga roop and Swar Vistar with attention to developing the ability of switching Ragas. The create their own composition of a medley of about 4 Ragas, with the …
The student should have completed HV109 from the academy OR
The student should be able to:
The course HV110 is the concluding course of the Beginners Level, before the Re level certification course. The student is introduced to Raga Bhimpalasi and reviews Ragas learnt until now. Ragas Kafi and Des are revised in detail along with th…
The student has completed HV108 at the academy and completed the Sa level.
This course provides the reference material for the second level examination at the academy, the Re level. With the introduction of the concepts of Swar Vistar, the understanding of each Raga is more clear. Along with the Pakad the student has aware…
The student should have completed HV110 with honours or high honours, at the academy and complete the Re level examination with honours or high honours OR The student should have at least 2.5 years of learning experience with an ability to sing a simple Swara Vistar,Chhota Khayal with self composed Aalap, Taan in at least eight Ragas. The student should be able to sing a Dhrupad composition with Dugun and a Tarana. The student should have the ability to compose a simple Sargam Geet in any of the Ragas learnt. The students who wish to join this level directly need to submit the prerequisite assessment assigned by the academy on enrolment
With the initiation into singing the Bada Khayal Bandish, the student enters the Intermediate level of learning. The Vilambit Laya forms the framework of the Bada Khayal. Practice of holding this slow Laya is given importance here in order to lay a …
The student should have completed HV201 at the academy OR The student should have above two years of learning experience with an ability to sing a simple Swara Vistar,Chhota Khayal with self composed Aalap, Taan in at least eight Ragas. The student should be able to sing a Dhrupad composition with Dugun, Tarana. The student should have the ability to compose a simple Sargam Geet and a Tarana in any of the Ragas learnt. Students who wish to join this level directly need to submit the prerequisite assessment assigned by the academy on enrolment
The singing of Bada Khayal is reinforced with the introduction of Aalap within the Bandish in Vilambit Ektaal. Raga Asavari and Raga Kedar are chosen for a detailed learning of Raga characteristics and Chhota khayal singing. Raga Malkauns is revisit…
The student should have completed HV202 at the academy OR The student should have above two years of learning experience with an ability to sing a simple Swara Vistar,Chhota Khayal with self composed Aalap, Taan in at least ten Ragas and Bada Khayal with basic Aalap in Yaman. The student should be able to sing a Dhrupad composition with Dugun and Tarana with improvisation. The student should have the ability to compose a simple Sargam Geet and a Tarana in any of the Ragas learnt. Students who wish to join this level directly need to submit the prerequisite assessment assigned by the academy on enrolment
The Bada Khayal learning is in Raga Bhupali. While singing the slow Aalap with the Bada Khayal there is a deeper understanding of the Raga characteristics. Bhupali Chhota Khayal is sung with improvisation. The improvisation here will be done with a …
The student should have completed HV203 at the academy OR The student should have about three years of learning experience, with an ability to sing a simple Swara Vistar,Chhota Khayal with self composed Aalap, Taan in at least ten Ragas. The student should be able to sing a Dhrupad composition with Dugun, Tarana with improvisation. The student should have the ability to compose a simple Sargam Geet in any of the Ragas learnt. The student should be able to sing Bada Khayal with basic Aalap in Yaman. Students who wish to join this level directly need to submit the prerequisite assessment assigned by the academy on enrolment
The singing of Bada Khayal in Bhupali is reinforced with the Aalap within the Bandish in Vilambit Ektaal. The Trivat in Bhupali is sung with rhythmic improvisation concepts. Raga Bhimpalasi Chhota Khayal is revisited with extempore Aalap. Dhrupad co…
The student should have completed HV204 at the academy OR The student should have three years of learning experience, with an ability to sing a Swara Vistar,Chhota Khayal with self composed Aalap, Taan in at least twelve Ragas. The student should be able to sing a Dhrupad composition with Dugun and Tarana. The student should have the ability to compose a simple Sargam Geet and a Tarana in any of the Ragas learnt. The student should be able to develop Aalap and sing Bada Khayal in Yaman and Bhupali. Students who wish to join this level directly need to submit the prerequisite assessment assigned by the academy on enrolment
The student at this level has developed a good sense of Vilambit Laya. The third Vilambit Khayal is learnt in the early morning melody Raga Bhairav. The Swar Vistar and Badhat within the Vilambit Khayal are done with the awareness of the nuances of …
The student has completed HV205 at the academy. The student completed Sa and Re level examinations.
Ga is the level that reviews courses HV201 to HV205 and assesses the progress of the student. This course helps the student to prepare for this level examination by giving the necessary guidelines. The course includes Ragas Yaman and Bhupali B…
The student should have completed HV205 at the academy OR The student should have the ability to sing a Swara Vistar, Chhota Khayal with self composed Aalap, Taan in at least twelve Ragas. The student should be able to sing a Dhrupad composition with Dugun and Tarana with improvisation. The student should have the ability to compose a simple Sargam Geet in any of the Ragas learnt. The student should be able to sing Bada Khayal in any two of Ragas Yaman, Bhairav, Bhupali. Students who wish to join this level directly need to submit the prerequisite assessment assigned by the academy on enrolment
In this course Raga Bageshri is studied. A Dhamar composition is introduced in Raga Bageshri and the Chhota Khayal is revisited. The relationship between Dhrupad and Dhamar is highlighted. Exploring the Bhakti Ras a Bhajan is learnt in Raga Tilang. …
The student should have completed HV206 at the academy OR The student should have above three years of learning experience, with an ability to sing a Swara Vistar, Chhota Khayal with self composed Aalap, Taan in at least twelve Ragas. The student should be able to sing a Dhrupad composition with Dugun with Dugun Tigun Chougun and Tarana with improvisation. The student should have the ability to compose a simple Sargam Geet and a Tarana in any of the Ragas learnt. The student should be able to develop Aalap within the Bada Khayal in Rags Yaman, Bhupali and Bhairav. Students who wish to join this level directly need to submit the prerequisite assessment assigned by the academy on enrolment
In this course we develop the understanding of three Ashraya Ragas: Marva, Kalyan and Bhairavi. Raga Marva is studied in greater detail. A Tarana is learnt in Marva, while reinforcing the placement of the notes in Marva, and the factors that differe…
The student should have completed HV207 at the academy OR The student should have about four years of learning experience, with an ability to sing a Swara Vistar, Chhota Khayal with self composed Aalap, Taan in at least fourteen Ragas. The student should be able to sing a Dhrupad composition with Dugun and Tarana. The student should have the ability to compose a simple Sargam Geet and a Tarana in any of the Ragas learnt. The student should be able to develop Aalap and sing Bada Khayal in Yaman, Bhupali and Bhairav. The student shouls be able to sing Taan with at least one of the Bada Khayals. Students who wish to join this level directly need to submit the prerequisite assessment assigned by the academy on enrolment
This course introduces the Vilambit Teentaal with the Bada Khayal in Bihag set to this slow paced 16 beat cycle. A Dhrupad in Bihag follows this. Raga Jaunpuri Chhota Khayal Bandish is learnt with a reference to how this Raga differs from Asavari th…
The student should have completed HV208 at the academy OR The student should have above five years of learning experience, with an ability to sing a Swara Vistar, Chhota Khayal with self composed Aalap, Taan in at least fourteen Ragas. The student should be able to sing a Dhrupad composition with Dugun, Tigun, Chougun and Tarana with improvisation. The student should have the ability to compose a simple Sargam Geet and a Tarana in any of the Ragas learnt. The student should be able to develop Aalap and Bol Aalap within the structure of the Bada Khayals in Ragas Bhupali, Yaman, Bhairav and Bihag, Layakari and Taan in Bada Khayal in at least one Bada Khayal. Students who wish to join this level directly need to submit the prerequisite assessment assigned by the academy on enrolment
Bada Khayal in Bhairav is revisited. Three Chhota Khayal compositions in Bhairav are in Teentaal, Ektaal and Jhaptaal. These compositions are sung with improvised Aalap and Taan. Raga Shankara comes in with its cascading Swara movements. The Chhota …
The student should have completed HV209 at the academy OR The student should have above five years of learning experience, with an ability to sing a Swara Vistar, Chhota Khayal with self composed Aalap, Taan in at least fifteen Ragas. The student should be able to sing a Dhrupad composition with Dugun, Chougun and Tarana with improvisation. The student should have the ability to compose a simple Sargam Geet and a Tarana in any of the Ragas learnt. The student should be able to sing Bada Khayals in at least 2 Ragas with Aalap, Bol Aalap, Layakari concepts like Bol Taan and Taan. The Ragas for Bada Khayal are Yaman, Bhupali, Bhairav and Bihag. Students who wish to join this level directly need to submit the prerequisite assessment assigned by the academy on enrolment.
At this point the learner has developed intense listening skills in both Sur and Taal. Hence the Ragas learnt earlier are reviewed with a new approach and skill level. Student is encouraged tossing extempore Aalap with different compositions like Ba…
The student has completed HV210 at the academy. The student completed Sa, Re, Ga level examinations.
Ma is the level that reviews courses HV206 to HV210 and assesses the progress of the student. This course helps the student to prepare for this level examination by giving the necessary guidelines. The course includes Ragas Bhairav and Bihag Bada Kh…
The student has completed HV210 at the academy OR The student has learnt Chhota Khayal in about fifteen Ragas and is able to present at least 10 Ragas with Swar Vistar Aalap and Taan. The student is able to sing Bada Khayals with Aalap in Yaman, Bairav, Bhupali and Bihag
The development of each Raga learnt is detailed and the student is encouraged to sing extempore Swar Vistar and Aalap. Swar Sadhana is done with Aakar, Uukar and Mmkar. Raga Poorvi is the first Raga introduced in this course. The Raga descriptions a…
The student has completed HV301 at the academy OR The student has learnt Chhota Khayal in about fifteen Ragas and is able to present at least 10 Ragas with Swar Vistar Aalap and Taan. The student is able to sing Bada Khayals with Aalap in Yaman, Bairav, Bhupali and Bihag. The student is able to compose simple Sargam Geet/Tarana in the Ragas learnt.
The Raga introduced here is the mellifluous Jaijaivanti. The Ragaang system can be applied to study the Raga Roop with clarity. The student attempts to bring out the different shades of this Raga effectively. Swar Sadhana is done with Aakar, Uukar a…
The student has completed HV302 at the academy OR The student has learnt Chhota Khayal in about eighteen Ragas and is able to present at least 12 Ragas with Swar Vistar Aalap and Taan. The student is able to sing Bada Khayals with Aalap in Yaman, Bhairav, Bhupali,Bihag and Malkauns. The student is able to compose simple Sargam Geet/Tarana in the Ragas learnt.
In this course Raga Sohini is taken up for learning. The student has listened to this Raga and seen how Sohini has a different persona as compared to Marva. The study of Raga Chalan is important in this Uttarang Pradhan Raga. The Raga exploration is…
The student has completed HV303 at the academy OR The student has learnt Chhota Khayal in about eighteen Ragas and is able to present at least 12 Ragas with Swar Vistar Aalap and Taan. The student is able to sing Bada Khayals with Aalap in Yaman, Bairav, Bhupali, Malkauns and Bihag. The student is able to compose simple Sargam Geet/Tarana in the Ragas learnt.
The seosonal Raga Bahar is a part of this course. This Raga welcomes the arrival of spring with colourful phrases and combinations of Swaras. The Swar Sadhana concepts are reinforced and practiced regularly. The Bada Khayal in Bhimpalasi is further …
The student has completed HV304 at the academy OR The student has learnt Chhota Khayal in about twenty five Ragas and is able to present at least 12 Ragas with Swar Vistar Aalap and Taan. The student is able to sing Bada Khayals with Aalap in Yaman, Bhairav, Bhupali, Bihag and Malkauns. The student is able to compose Sargam Geet/Tarana in the Ragas learnt.
The association of Ragas with seasons has been an interesting study to every student of music. Raga Basant is introduced with a Chhota Khayal. Another Raga belonging to the Poorvi family is Paraj. Paraj can be differenciated from Basant with change …
The student has completed HV305 at the academy OR The student has learnt Chhota Khayal in about twenty seven Ragas and is able to present at least 14 Ragas with Swar Vistar Aalap and Taan. The student is able to sing Bada Khayals with Aalap in Yaman, Bhairav, Bhupali, Bihag, Bhimpalasi and Malkauns. The student is able to compose Sargam Geet/Tarana in the Ragas learnt set to different basic Taals.
Raga Todi signifies a myriad of emotions from pathos to ecstacy. The journey with this Raga begins here by introducing a Chhota Khayal. This is elaborated with Aalap and Taan. The Raga expresses itself most beautifuly in the Bada Khayal. In addition…
The student has completed HV306 at the academy OR the student has learnt Chhota Khayal in about thirty Ragas and is able to present at least 16 Ragas with Swar Vistar Aalap and Taan. The student is able to sing Bada Khayals with Aalap in Yaman, Bhairav, Bhupali, Bihag, Bageshri, Malkauns and one Thumri composition in Des or Khamaj. The student is able to compose Sargam Geet/Tarana in the Ragas learnt set to different basic Taals.
Raga Jaunpuri is a Raga which is similar to Asavari in substance. This course starts with Swar Sadhana in Jaunpuri Swaras. The Chhota Khayal in this Raga is reviewed. The essence of this Raga is explored by learning a Bada Khayal with Aalap and Taan…
The student has completed HV307 at the academy OR the student has learnt Chhota Khayal in about thirty five Ragas and is able to present at least 18 Ragas with Swar Vistar Aalap and Taan. The student is able to sing Bada Khayals with Aalap and Taan in Yaman, Bhairav, Bhupali, Bihag, Bageshri, Malkauns and one Thumri composition in Des or Khamaj. The student is able to compose Sargam Geet/Tarana in the Ragas learnt set to different basic Taals.
Darbari, as the name suggests is a majestic Raga. The Swar Sadhana includes the practice of Khatkas and meend. Swar Vistar is done with the knowledge of the Raga characteristics. Raga Darbari also called Darbari Kanada is further explored by learnin…
The student has completed HV308 at the academy OR the student has learnt Chhota Khayal in about thirty five Ragas and is able to present at least 20 Ragas with Swar Vistar Aalap and Taan. The student is able to sing Bada Khayals with Aalap and Taan in Yaman, Bhairav, Bhupali, Bihag, Bageshri, Malkauns, Jaijaivanti Todi and Darbari and one Thumri composition in Des or Khamaj. The student is able to compose Sargam Geet/Tarana in the Ragas learnt set to different basic Taals.
Raga Goud Malhar is a beautiful melody, the names indicating that this is sung during the rainy season. The Raga is derived from folk melodies and manifests itself in a unique way in its classical form. Raga Shree is introduced in this course. The S…
The student has completed HV309 at the academy OR the student has learnt Chhota Khayal in about thirty-five Ragas and is able to present at least 20 Ragas with Swar Vistar Aalap and Taan. The student is able to sing Bada Khayals with Aalap and Taan in Yaman, Bhairav, Bhupali, Bihag, Bageshri, Malkauns, Jaijaivanti, Bhimpalasi and one Thumri composition in Des or Khamaj. The student is able to compose Sargam Geet/Tarana in the Ragas learnt set to different basic Taals.
Raga Poorvi is one of the concert favourite evening Ragas. The Bada Khayal is learnt in this course with Aalap Badhat, Bol Aalap and Taan. Singing Swar Vistar, composing and singing various Swara patterns in the Paltas of Poorvi is practised during …
The student has completed HV310 at the academy OR the student has learnt Chhota Khayal in about thirty five Ragas and is able to present at least twenty Ragas with Swar Vistar Aalap and Taan. the student is able to sing Bada Khayals with Aalap and Taan.
Raga Multani is introduced in this course. Multani is one of the Ragas, which is sung elaborately. Beginning with the Swar Sadhana and Paltas in this Raga, we proceed into the Swar Vistar. This Raga though from Todi Thaat, has a Raga Swaroop of its …
The student has completed HV311 from the academy OR the student has Chhota Khayal in about thirty five Ragas and is able to present at least 20 Ragas with Swar Vistar, Aalap and Taan. The student is able to present 20 Bada Khayals with development. The Bada Khayal includes Ragas Yaman, Bhairav, Bhupali, Bihag, Bageshri, Bhimpalasi, malkauns, Jaijaivanti, Todi and Darbari. The student is able to compose ones own Sargam Geet/Tarana in the Ragas learnt set to various basic Taals.
Marva is a Gambhir Raga which paints the picture of the sunset with its contemplative Swaras. The Bada Khayal is sung with a peaceful Aalap Badhat. The Bada Khayal is followed by the Chhota Khayal in Marva. Raga Jog Madhya Laya Khayal and a Ta…
The student has completed HV312 from the academy OR the student has Chhota Khayal in about 35 Ragas and is able to present at least 22 Ragas with Swar Vistar, Aalap and Taan. The student is able to present 22 Bada Khayals with development. The Bada Khayal includes Ragas Yaman, Bhairav, Bhupali, Bihag, Bageshri, Bhimpalasi, Malkauns, Jaijaivanti, Todi and Darbari. The student is able to compose ones own Sargam Geet/Tarana in the Ragas learnt set to various basic Taals.
The students applying for this course need complete the pre requisite assessment.
The next Bada Khayal is in Raga Shuddha Kalyan. Shuddh Kalyan is a Raga which captivates your imagination with the beauty of Meend. Beginning with the Swar Sadhana and Paltas in this Raga, we proceed into the Swar Vistar. This Raga has Swaras o…
The student has completed HV313 from the academy OR the student has Chhota Khayal in about 35 Ragas and is able to present at least 22 Ragas with Swar Vistar, Aalap and Taan. The student is able to present 22 Bada Khayals with development. The Bada Khayal includes Ragas Yaman, Bhairav, Bhupali, Bihag, Bageshri, Bhimpalasi, Malkauns, Jaijaivanti, Todi and Darbari. The student is able to compose ones own Sargam Geet/Tarana in the Ragas learnt set to various basic Taals.
The students applying for this course need complete the pre requisite assessment.
Madhuvanti is a popular Raga. It is also a concert favourite Raga. A Chhota Khayal and Bada Khayal is learnt in Madhuvanti. The Swara Vistar is sung exploring this beautiful night melody. Raga Kaamod has been introduced earlier. In this course the i…
The student has completed HV314 from the academy OR the student has Chhota Khayal in about 35 Ragas and is able to present at least 23 Ragas with Swar Vistar, Aalap and Taan. The student is able to present 23 Bada Khayals with development. The Bada Khayal includes Ragas Yaman, Bhairav, Bhupali, Bihag, Bageshri, Bhimpalasi, Malkauns, Jaijaivanti, Todi and Darbari. The student is able to compose ones own Sargam Geet/Tarana in the Ragas learnt set to various basic Taals.
This morning Raga keeps you engrossed in its mood by the unique way of singing both the Madhyams and the Komal Dhaivat. Raga Lalit is sung in detail with the Bada Khayal and Chhota Khayal improvisation. The emotions of this Raga are expressed by the…
The student has completed HV315 from the academy OR the student has Chhota Khayal in about 35 Ragas and is able to present at least 25 Ragas with Swar Vistar, Aalap and Taan. The student is able to present 25 Bada Khayals with development. The Bada Khayal includes Ragas Yaman, Bhairav, Bhupali, Bihag, Bageshri, Bhimpalasi, Malkauns, Jaijaivanti, Todi and Darbari. The student is able to compose ones own Sargam Geet/Tarana in the Ragas learnt set to various basic Taals.
Raga Puriya Dhanashri is a concert favourite Raga. This Raga has got the depth of emotions, yet has a Raga Roop which is not complex. This Raga which can be sung in all three Saptaks is studied by ltaking a Bada Khayal as well as a Chhota Khayal in …
The student has completed HV305 at the academy. The student completed Sa, Re, Ga, Ma level examinations.
Pa is the level that reviews courses HV301 to HV305 and assesses the progress of the student. This course helps the student to prepare for this level examination by giving the necessary guidelines. The course includes Ragas Malkauns, Bhimpalasi, Bih…
The student has completed HV310 at the academy. The student completed Sa, Re, Ga, Ma,Pa level examinations.
Dha- Part 1 is the level that reviews courses HV306 to HV310 and assesses the progress of the student. This course helps the student to prepare for this level examination by giving the necessary guidelines. The course includes Ragas Todi, Jaunpuri, …
The student has completed HV310 at the academy. The student completed Sa, Re, Ga, Ma,Pa and Dha1 level examinations.
Dha- Part 2 is the level that reviews courses HV311 to HV316 and assesses the progress of the student. This course helps the student to prepare for this level examination by giving the necessary guidelines. The course includes Ragas Multani, Marva, …
The student has completed HV316 at the academy OR the students who have completed about 8 years of learning. The students need to fulfill the prerequisites set by the acdemy.
For a Masters course, content mastery will be approached with a big picture idea. Each course will have a set of Ragas, selected on the basis of a general principle. It is expected that the student analyses the principle and hypothesizes on the link…
The student has completed HV401 at the academy OR the student has learnt Hindustani Vocal for above 8 years. The student needs to fulfill the pre requisites set by the academy.
This course will deal with three varieties of Malhar, the Raga family associated with the life giving season in India, the monsoons. Raga in this family is Miya ki Malhar and is attributed to Miya Tansen. In addition, this course will contain Goud M…
The student has completed HV402 at the academy OR the student has learnt Hindustani Vocal for 8.5 years. The student needs to fulfill the pre requisites set by the academy.
Three Ragas chosen for this course are evocative of seasons. Megh Malhar is sung during the Monsoon, Hemant in winter and Bahar in spring. The texts of Bandhishes in these Ragas as well as their Swara combinations will be explored in the light of th…
The student has completed HV403 at the academy OR the student has learnt Hindustani Vocal for above 8.5 years. The student needs to fulfill the pre requisites set by the academy.
We now move into a selection of morning Ragas, all with nuances and characteristics that a student at this level should be able to grasp: Gurjari Todi, which is very similar to Miya Ki Todi that the student has learnt earlier, except that it has no …
The student has completed HV404 at the academy OR the student has learnt Hindustani Vocal for at least 9 years. The student needs to fulfill the pre requisites set by the academy.
The Ragas chosen for this course are variants of one parent Raga – Bilaval. With the addition of shades of other Ragas, new personalities have emerged in the forms of Ragas Devgiri Bilaval, Kukubh Bilaval, Yamani Bilaval . In this course you w…
The student has completed HV405 at the academy OR the student has learnt Hindustani Vocal for above 9 years. The student needs to fulfill the pre requisites set by the academy.
The three Ragas chosen for this course Puriya Kalyan, Shyam Kalyan and Gorakh Kalyan, all have the title of Kalyan, but whereas the first two are combinations (Jod) of two Ragaangas to yield a variety of the parent Raga Kalyan. The study of how Puri…
The student has completed HV406 at the academy OR the student has learnt Hindustani Vocal for at least 9.5 years. The student needs to fulfill the pre requisites set by the academy.
The four Ragas, Desi, Bhatiyar, Ahir Bhairav and Vibhas are all morning Ragas and will be studied in the context of their distinctive features. Desi and Bhatiyar are both Vakra Ragas, their characteristic movement has twisted ascending and descendin…
The student has completed HV407 at the academy OR the student has learnt Hindustani Vocal for above 9.5 years. The student needs to fulfill the pre requisites set by the academy.
The three Ragas being explored in this course range from having six notes (Puriya) to five (Chandrakauns) and then four with a touch of the fifth to make it to the compulsory number to form a Raga (Hindol). In addition, this study will involve the u…
The student has completed HV408 at the academy OR the student has learnt Hindustani Vocal for at least 10 years. The student needs to fulfill the pre requisites set by the academy.
The three Ragas in this course, Nayaki Kanada, Kalavati and Madhuvanti will not just be explored with their distinctive characteristics in mind, the concept of Taals and Bandhishes will also be researched deeply through these Ragas. Nayaki Kanada, w…
The student needs to have completed HV110 at the academy OR the student needs to have the following skills- Alankar singing in different rhythm patterns.Ability to distiguish and sing Shudh, Komal and Tivra Swaras.Good sense of Laya and Taal. Student has learnt Chhota Khayal in at least 10 Ragas including Yaman with basic improvisattion.
This course , the first in the Raga Deep Dive provides an insight into Raga Yaman. Hindusthani classical music, the Ragdhari Sangeet is the music of improvisation within the perview of the Raga. Singing a Raga is much more than just making permutati…
The student has completed HV104 at the academy OR has learnt the basics of Hindustani classical Music for at least 1.5 years.
Meerabai is one of the most loved and adored saint poets of the Bhakti stream which richly contributed to the music and literature of India. She wrote songs in praise of Lord Krishna This course has three Meera Bhajans, based on Ragas Yaman, Bh…
The student has completed HV308 at the academy OR the student has learnt Chhota Khayal in about 25 Ragas with Swar Vistar, Aalap and Taan. The student is able to sing Bada Khayals with Aalap and Taan in Yaman, Bhairav, Bhupali, Bihag, Bageshri, Malkauns, Jaijaivanti, Bhimpalasi, Todi, Darbari
The Raga deep dive courses are aimed at internalising Raga concepts. Raga Shree leaves a student with no option but deep dive. This Raga can be identified distinctly, the unique melody takes shape not just by the Swara Samoohas but the Shrutis or mi…
The student has completed HV308 at the academy OR the student has learnt Chhota Khayal in about 25 Ragas with Swar Vistar, Aalap and Taan. The student is able to sing Bada Khayals with Aalap and Taan in Yaman, Bhairav, Bhupali, Bihag, Bageshri, Malkauns, Jaijaivanti, Bhimpalasi, Todi, Darbari
The Raga deep dive courses are aimed at internalising Raga concepts. In this Raga Deep dive course the popular Raga Puriya Dhanashri is explored. Raga Puriya Dhanashri is a beautiful evening Raga, which has got immense appeal with the seemingl…
The student has completed HV203 at the academy OR the student has practiced a variety of Alankars, the student has learnt Chhota Khayal in about 10 Ragas with Swar Vistar, Aalap and Taan.
The Raga deep dive courses are aimed at internalising Raga concepts. Bhupali also known as Raga Bhup is one of the first Ragas to be introduced to a student of classical music. The Raga can take the listener into flights of imagination with just fiv…
The student has completed HV304 at the academy OR the student has learnt Chhota Khayal in about 20 Ragas with Swar Vistar, Aalap and Taan. The student is able to sing Bada Khayals with Aalap and Taan in any 4 of the following Ragas- Yaman, Bhairav, Bhupali, Bihag, Bageshri, Malkauns, Bhimpalasi
The Raga deep dive courses are aimed at internalising Raga concepts. In this Raga Deepdive course Raga Todi is explored. Todi is a concert favourite morning Raga. Perfect Sur in the notes of this Raga can be achieved by complete focus and Swar Sadha…
The student has completed HV310 at the academy OR the student has learnt Chhota Khayal and BadaKhayal with improvisation in about 20 Ragas with Swar Vistar, Aalap and Taan. The Bada Khayal includes the following Ragas- Yaman, Bhairav, Bhupali, Bihag, Bageshri, Malkauns, Bhimpalasi
The Raga deep dive courses are aimed at internalising Raga concepts. In this Raga Deepdive course the concert favourite and attractive morning Raga Ahir Bhairav is chosen for exploration. This is a Raga that unfolds with many hues. There is an ele…
The student needs to have completed HV207.
Thumri forms the main compositional form that is identifed with the genre of 'Upa Shastriya Sangit' or allied form of Hindustani classical music. Under the umrella of Thhumri compositional forms like Dadra, Kajri, Chaiti, Hori are included. Thumri h…
The student needs to have learnt music to a level equivalent to HV203 of the academy.
The Natya Geet tradition of Maharashtra and Karnataka has applied classical music to bring an evocativeness into the dramatic art. The story, the emotions, the acting and the music are all in continuous interplay, each heightening the effect of the …
The student needs to have completed HV304.
Thumri forms the main compositional form that is identifed with the genre of 'Upa Shastriya Sangit' or allied form of Hindustani classical music. Under the umrella of Thhumri compositional forms like Dadra, Kajri, Chaiti, Hori are included. Thumri h…
The student has completed HV310 at the academy OR the student has learnt Chhota Khayal and BadaKhayal with improvisation in about 20 Ragas with Swar Vistar, Aalap and Taan. The Bada Khayal includes the following Ragas- Yaman, Bhairav, Bhupali, Bihag, Bageshri, Malkauns, Bhimpalasi
The Raga deep dive courses are aimed at internalising Raga concepts. This course takes up the beautiful Raga Madhuvanti, that gained popularity on the consert stage during modern times. This Raga is also known as Ambika, befittingly adressed as a Ra…
The student needs to complete the course HV204 at the academy OR the student needs to have the following skills- Alankar singing in different rhythm patterns. Ability to distiguish and sing Shudh, Komal and Tivra Swaras. Good sense of Laya and Taal. Student has learnt and practiced Chhota Khayal in at least 12 Ragas
This course in the Raga Deep Dive series, provides an insight into Raga Bageshri. Hindusthani classical music, the Ragdari Sangeet is the music of improvisation within the perview of the Raga. Singing a Raga is much more than just making permutation…
The student has completed HV310 at the academy OR the student has learnt Chhota Khayal in about 20 Ragas with Swar Vistar, Aalap and Taan. The student is able to sing Bada Khayals with Aalap and Taan in any 4 of the following Ragas- Yaman, Bhairav, Bhupali, Bihag, Bageshri, Malkauns, Bhimpalasi
The Raga deep dive courses are aimed at internalising Raga concepts. In this Raga Deepdive course Raga Bhupal Todi is explored. This is a rare prakar of Todi. Perfect Sur in the notes of this Raga can be achieved by complete focus and Swar Sadhana l…
The student has completed HV203 at the academy OR the student has practiced a variety of Alankars, the student has learnt Chhota Khayal in about 10 Ragas with Swar Vistar, Aalap and Taan.
The Raga deep dive courses are aimed at internalising Raga concepts. Brindavani Sarang also known as Sarang is one of the first few Ragas introduced to a student of classical music. This Raga could be traced back to its folk origins as well as the R…
The student has completed HV210 at the academy OR the student has practiced a variety of Alankars, the student has learnt Chhota Khayal in about 15 Ragas with Swar Vistar, Aalap and Taan.
The Raga deep dive courses are aimed at internalising Raga concepts. Bahar is a Raga associated with joy brought by the spring season. The structure may seem to consist of complex phrases that demand specific details. The melody is appealing a…
The student has completed H305 at the academy OR the student has practiced a variety of Alankars, the student has learnt Chhota Khayal in about 20 Ragas with Swar Vistar, Aalap and Taan.
The Raga deep dive courses are aimed at internalising Raga concepts. Basant is a Raga associated with the spring season.This Raga mostly expresses separation from the beloved and description of the season. Theory - Raga characteristics of Basa…
The student has completed H310 at the academy OR the student has practiced a variety of Alankars, the student has learnt Chhota Khayal in about 25 Ragas with Swar Vistar, Aalap and Taan.
The Raga deep dive courses are aimed at internalising Raga concepts. Miyan Malhar also synonymous with Malhar is a popular Raga associated with monsoons. Theory - Raga characteristics of Malhar , Malhar family Ragas
The student has completed HV204 at the academy OR the student has learnt Chhota Khayal in about 12 Ragas with Swar Vistar, Aalap and Taan. The student is introduced to Bada Khayal singing with Aalap.
The Raga deep dive courses are aimed at internalising Raga concepts. In this Raga Deep dive course Raga Bhimpalasi is explored. This is a Raga that has its charm on the listeners in the form of a melody soaked in devotion, love and longing when…
The student has completed HV205 at the academy OR
the student has learnt Chhota Khayal in about 20 Ragas with Swar Vistar, Aalap and Taan. The student is able to sing Bada Khayals with Aalap and Taan in Ragas- Yaman,Bhupali. The student needs to take the pre requisite assessment in order to take admission to this course.
The Raga deep dive courses are aimed at internalising Raga concepts. In this Raga Deepdive course the ancient early morning Raga Bhairav is explored. Bhairav has a simple structure as an outline, but has a Raga roop that is ornamented with Meend, An…
The student has completed HV104 at the academy OR the student has learnt Hindustani classical for at least one year.
Kabir is the mystic poet who greatly influenced the Bhakti movement and generations to come. His Bhajans represent the Nirguni stream of Bhakti. His poetry is deep in philosophy and simple in language. Kabir inspires a classical musician as well as …
The student needs to have completed HV210 at the academy OR the student needs to have the following skills- Alankar singing in different rhythm patterns.Ability to distiguish and sing Shudh, Komal and Tivra Swaras.Good sense of Laya and Taal. Student has learnt Chhota Khayal in at least 12 Ragas .
This course , the first in the Raga Deep Dive provides an insight into Raga Bihag. Hindustani classical music, the Ragdhari Sangeet is the music of improvisation within the perview of the Raga. Singing a Raga is much more than just making permutatio…
The student needs to have completed HV210 at the academy OR the student needs to have the following skills- Alankar singing in different rhythm patterns.Ability to distiguish and sing Shudh, Komal and Tivra Swaras.Good sense of Laya and Taal. Student has learnt Chhota Khayal in at least 12 Ragas
This course provides an insight into the lilting and melodious Raga Tilak Kamod. Singing a Raga is much more than just making permutations and combinations with Swaras. It involves a keen sense of understanding the persona that every Raga has. This …
The student needs to complete the course HV204 at the academy OR the student needs to have the following skills- Alankar singing in different rhythm patterns. Ability to distiguish and sing Shudh, Komal and Tivra Swaras. Good sense of Laya and Taal. Student has learnt and practiced Chhota Khayal in at least 12 Ragas
This course in the Raga Deep Dive series, provides an insight into Raga Malkauns. Hindusthani classical music, the Ragdari Sangeet is the music of improvisation within the perview of the Raga. Singing a Raga is much more than just making permutation…
The student has completed HV207 at the academy OR the student has learnt Chhota Khayal in about 12 Ragas with Swar Vistar, Aalap and Taan. The student is able to sing Bada Khayals with Aalap and Taan in any 4 of the following Ragas- Yaman, Bhairav, Bhupali, Bihag, Bageshri, Malkauns, Bhimpalasi
Raga Marva is an evening Raga that establishes a strong presence with its characteristic swara combinations. The Raga deep dive course aims at internalising Raga concepts and Raga exploration. Paltas and a variety of Taan patterns are practised to p…
The student has completed HV310 at the academy OR the student has learnt Chhota Khayal and BadaKhayal with improvisation in about 20 Ragas with Swar Vistar, Aalap and Taan. The Bada Khayal includes the following Ragas- Yaman, Bhairav, Bhupali, Bihag, Bageshri, Malkauns, Bhimpalasi
The Raga deep dive courses are aimed at internalising Raga concepts by learning and improvising different types of compositions in a Raga. In this Raga Deep dive course the beautiful melodious Raga Kedar is chosen for study. This is a Raga that evok…
The student needs to have completed HV210 at the academy OR the student needs to have the following skills- Alankar singing in different rhythm patterns.Ability to distiguish and sing Shudh, Komal and Tivra Swaras.Good sense of Laya and Taal. Student has learnt Chhota Khayal in at least 12 Ragas
The Raga deep dive courses are aimed at internalising Raga concepts by learning and improvising different types of compositions in a Raga. In this Raga Deep dive course the attractive Raga Kalavati is chosen for learning.
Skill Level HVS105
This evergreen Meera Bhajan set to Raga Yaman, describes the beautiful Lord who wears the peacock feather.
Skill Level HV105
The song Jhoolat Radha describes Radha and Krishna playing Holi on the banks of Jamuna, brings in playful elements of Kafi, maintaining the emotion of Bhakti through Bhimpalasi
Skill Level HV105
"Ya Mohan Ke Main Roop Lubhani" -Meera describes the enchanting form of Lord Krishna. This is one of the beautiful songs representing Sagun Bhakti literature.
Skill Level HV108
Naam Hari Ka' is a popular Bhajan of Kabir, emphasizing the need to recite 'Hari Naam' and feel the presense of the Divine in ones own self
Skill Level HV201
"Remember God as time is flying" says Kabir in this Bhajan 'Beet Gaye Din'. This song set to Raga Bhairavi is a concert favorite song.
Skill Level HV201
Rehena Nahin, Des Birana hai' is a popular Kabir Bhajan seeking for the Divine that is permanant. This song has been composed in Raga Brindavani Sarang set to Taal Dadra
Skill Level HV206
Humko Pandharpur Jaana' is set Tilang expressing enthusiasm to see the Lord of Pandharapur.
Skill Level HV210
Man Laago Yaar Fakiri Mein' has been a concert favorite song repesenting Kabir's philosophy in simple words. The path of devotion is more valuable than all the wealth in the world -this emotion is expressed effectively by Raga Todi
Skill Level HV103
Hey Prabho Anandadaata' is a popular and melodious Bhajan in Yaman set to Taal Roopak. Different singers have sung this Bhajan in their unique syles. This Bhajan can be sung very well as a group prayer also.
Skill Level HV102
This chanting of Ram Naam creates a peaceful atmosphere. This Bhajan in the immortal voice of Jagjit Singh touched many hearts
Skill Level HV203
Prabhu Mori Binati Suno' is a popular Bhajan in the melodious Raga Bihag set to Taal Roopak
Skill Level HV205
The melodious and energetic Bhajan on Lord Shiva is in the Raga Shankara
Skill Level HV204
Hay Prabhu Tum Sab is a melodious and popular prayer which can be sung individually and can be presented very well in a group
Skill Level HV201
Jaya Devi' is a Saraswati Stuti in Sanskrit popularised by Smt. Veena Saharsabudde.
Skill Level HV302
Marma Bandhatali' is a well known Marathi Natya Geet from the play 'Sanyasta Khadga'. Written by Shankar Balaji Shastri, set to tune by Pt. Ramakrishna Bua Vazeand originally sung by Dinanath Mangeshkar, this song conveys the essence of Raga P…
Skill Level HV301
Daya Ghana is the enchanting melody based on Poorvi which has been sung by Suresh Wadkar for a movie based on the life of Master Dinanath Mangeshkar. This immortal song is written by Sudhir Moghe and the music has been composed be Hridaynath Mangesh…
Skill Level HV202
The Bhajan 'Avadhuta Yugan Yugan Hum Yogi' is one of the most loved Nirguni Bhajan of Pt. Kumar Gandharv. This song represents Kabir's Bhakti and quest for finding the Divine within oneself.
Skill Level HV203
This beautiful Kabir Bhajan sung by Pt. Kumar Gandharva has been a favorite among listeners of music. There are versions based on folk traditions. Here we are making an effort to soak into the essence of Kumarji's iterpretation. His rendition is rhy…
Skill Level HV104
Santo Andhadhund Andhiyara' is a Bhajan where Kabir says ,'when there is darkness evrywhere find the light within oneself'. This song has been set to a lilting folk based tune by Smt.Bharati Balakrishnan in her album'Sagun Nirgun'
Skill Level HV106
Mati Kahe' is one of the most loved Kabir Bhajans popularised by Smt. Laksmi Shankar
Skill Level HV102
Kheti Karo' is a Kabir Bhajan which can be highlighted as the best example of how Kabir could explain his profound philosophy of Bhakti in simple language. This Bhajan is sung in a lilting folk based tune and traditional Bhajan style.
Skill Level HV301
Sunta Hai' is a well known song which conveys the essense of Kabir's teachings. The song has been immortalised by Pt. Kumar Gandharv.
Skill Level HV206
Moko Kahan' is a popular and often sung Kabir Bhajan. This song has been beautifully composed in Raga Kalavati.
Skill Level HV201
Bhajo re Bhaiya' is a well known and enjoyable Kabir Bhajan. This song has been immortalised by Smt. M.S. Subbalakshmi
Skill Level HV207
Jheeni Chadariya' is a well known song which conveys the essense of Kabir's teachings. This song has been set to tune in Raga Charukeshi by the Gundecha brothers
Skill Level HV106
Aali Mohe laage Brindavan is a beautiful Meera Bhajan set to an uplifting tune in Raga Des and Taal Ropak by Sri Ravindra P Diwe.
Skill Level HV202
Karam Ki Gati' is a Meera Bhajan which stands out because the nature of the content in this particular Bhajan is Nirgun unlike other Meera Bhajan's. This song has been composed by Hridaynath Mangeshkar and sung by Lataji.
Skill Level HV205
Sawara re' is one of the most often sung Meera Bhajans in Raga Manj Khamaj
Skill Level HV107
Meera Bhajans sung by Lata Mangeshkar are all time favourites. Thaani Kai Kai Bol Sunava' is a popular Meera Bhajan sung in a lively rhythm. This song has been set to music by Hridaynath Mangeshkar. This sweet Bhajan sung in a lilting tune is learnt…
Skill Level HV202
Chalo Mann is a popular Meera Bhajan which has been immortalised by Pt. D.V. Paluskar.
Skill Level HV103
Kinaare Lagao is a Meera Bhajan which expresses profound thought in simple language. This is an attractive melody based on Raga Tilak Kamod, suitable for singing together.
The student has learnt Classical music for at least an year OR Skill Level HV107
Sri Ramachandra is a concert favourite Bhajan soaked in the beauty of the Raga Yaman Kalyan and the Bhakti of TulasiDas. This Bhajan is set to Taal Rupak. This song has been sung by various artists in their unique styles.
Skill Level HV101
Hay Prabhu Tum Sab' is a melodious prayer in Raga Yaman. This can be sung individually and also in a group
Skill Level HV101
Vishwaadhaara Vinayaka is a melodious prayer to Lord Ganesha. This Ganesh Vandana can be sung individually and also in a group. This course includes a Shloka for composition
Skill Level HV203
Veena Vadini' is the Devi Stuti penned by Mahakavi Suryakant Tripathi 'Nirala'. The spirit of this song is effectively and skillfully expressed in Raga Hamsadhwani
The student has learnt Classical music for at least an year OR Skill Level HV106
Jaya jayati' is a popular stuti in Sanskrit sung in Raga Hamsadhrwani set to Taal Roopak. This is a verse from Goswamiji Tulasidas.This song has been performed and popularised by Carnatic and Hindustani classical singers.
Skill Level HV107
Darshan Do' is an enjoyable and popular devotional song. The deep feeling of devotion is beautifully expressed in Raga Kedar
Skill Level HV108
Tum Asha is the melodious and popular Prayer loved by all. This song has been sung by Lata Mangeshkar, composed by Hridaynath Mangeshkar and written by Pt. Narendra Sharma. This song is in the movie called 'Subah' . Students interested in HMS could …
Skill Level HV105
Mere maula Karam ho' is a well known Sufi song soaked in devotion and melody of Raga Pilu
Skill Level HV201
'O Laal meri' is a song that has been synonymous with Sufi singing. This song has been rendered by many artistes in their uniqe styles. This song of the Sufi saint Shabaz Kalandar is an all time favorite devotional song.
Skill Level HV202
Thumak Chalat is the Bhajan that paints the picture of the toddler Sri Ram, just learning to walk. This song of Tulasidas is soaked in 'Vatsalya Bhava' describing affection. The Bhajan is set to Taal Dadra, a six beat rhythm cycle. This course maps …
Skill Level HV108. Sudent has training in classical music for at least 2 years.
The revered and loved saint of the Bhakti era is Meera Bai. Her songs have been sung by great masters like Pt. D.V. Palukar and Pt. Omkarnath Thakur. Singers like M.S. Subbalakshmi, Kishori Amoankar and Parveen Sultana have sung these Bhajans in the…
The Skill Level recomended for this course is HV301. The student needs to have exposure to classical music for at least 4 years.
'Akhiyan Hari Darashan ki pyasi' is a song deeply immersed in the feeling of seperation from the Divine. The depth of devotion is portrayed by Ragas of the Pooriya family and Lalit. The Ragas seemlessly blend into each other highlighting the emotion…
Skill Level HV202
The Bhajan 'Hari Hari Japle' describes the significance of chanting. This song is set to Raga Bageshri. Bageshri is a beautiful night melody. This Raga can be explored in all three Saptaks and is one of the most preffered Ragas for classical m…
Skill Level HV302 or the equivalent level of learning
Jaya Rama Ramaa Ramanam is the beautiful Sanskrit verse from the Ramcharitmanas of Tulasidasji. This has been set to tune in the soothing Swaras of Raga Jaijaivanti. The characteristic expressions of the Raga can be achieved by regular Swar Sadhana.…
Skill Level HV205
Jamuna Kinare is a melody emerging from the culturally rich land of Malwa. This folk melody is based on Raga Pahadi. It is interesting to see the transition of these melodies into classical music, to develop this unique genere of light classical mus…
Skill Level HV205
Meera is the revered and loved saint poet of the Bhakti era. She wrote songs on devotion and her pursuit to spirituality was path breaking. Her love for Krishna is unparalleled. This song describes the pain of seperation of the soul or Atman from th…
Skill Level HV210
This Surdas Bhajan is set to a rare and one of the most beautiful morning Ragas Anand Bhairav. This is set to tune by Smt. Apoorva Gokhale. 'Udho Kaho Hari' is a Bhajan which is a part of the conversation of the Gopikas and Uddhav, who has bee…
Skill Level HV202
Payoji Maine' is the evergreen Meera Bhajan which is a concert favourite. This Bhajan has been immortalised by Pt. D. V. Paluskar. This Bhajan has been later sung by Lataji and various artists in Hindustani as well as Carnatic music styles.
Skill Level HV301
Meera Bai is the revered and loved saint of the Bhakti era. Her songs have been immortalised by great masters like Pt. D.V. Palukar and Pt. Omkarnath Thakur. Singers like M.S. Subbalakshmi, Kishori Amoankar and Parveen Sultana have sung these …
Skill Level HV202
The Bhajan 'Nirbhay Nirgun' is one of the most loved Nirguni Bhajan of Pt. Kumar Gandharv. This song represents Kabir's philosophy of the Divine with no attributes, Nirgun, Nirakar
• A student who has learnt Hindustani Classical Music for at least three years , OR
• A student who has completed the HV201 course in Shankar Mahadevan Academy
• A student who has completed the Madhyama Pratham of the Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya
"I am very happy to bring to you a composition by my beloved Guru, Ustad Khadim Hussain Khan, in the Raga Alhaiya Bilaval. My disciple, Mallika Kilpady, will be teaching you this song in a pre-recorded lesson." - Lalith J. Rao"
• A student who has learnt Hindustani Classical Music for at least three years , OR
• A student who has completed the HV201 course in Shankar Mahadevan Academy
• A student who has completed the Madhyama Pratham of the Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya
"I am very happy to bring to you a composition by my beloved Guru, Ustad Khadim Hussain Khan, in the Raga Bageshri. My disciple, Bharathi Prathap, will be teaching you this song in a pre-recorded lesson." - Lalith J. Rao"
"I am very happy to bring to you a composition by my beloved Guru, Ustad Khadim Hussain Khan, in the Raga Bageshri. My disciple, Pratima Bellave, will be teaching you this song in a pre-recorded lesson." - Lalith J. Rao"
• A student who has learnt Hindustani Classical Music for at least three years , OR
• A student who has completed the HV201 course in Shankar Mahadevan Academy
• A student who has completed the Madhyama Pratham of the Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya
"I am very happy to bring to you a composition by my beloved Guru, Ustad Khadim Hussain Khan, in the Raga Bhairav. My disciple, Niketa Lele, will be teaching you this song in a pre-recorded lesson." - Lalith J. Rao"
• A student who has learnt Hindustani Classical Music for at least three years , OR
• A student who has completed the HV201 course in Shankar Mahadevan Academy
• A student who has completed the Madhyama Pratham of the Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya
"I am very happy to bring to you a composition by my beloved Guru, Ustad Khadim Hussain Khan, in the Raga Bhairavi. My disciple, Bharathi Prathap, will be teaching you this song in a pre-recorded lesson." - Lalith J. Rao"
• A student who has learnt Hindustani Classical Music for at least three years , OR
• A student who has completed the HV201 course in Shankar Mahadevan Academy
• A student who has completed the Madhyama Pratham of the Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya
"I am very happy to bring to you a composition by my beloved Guru, Ustad Khadim Hussain Khan, in the Raga Bhopali. My disciple, Niketa Lele, will be teaching you this song in a pre-recorded lesson." - Lalith J. Rao"
• A student who has learnt Hindustani Classical Music for at least three years , OR
• A student who has completed the HV201 course in Shankar Mahadevan Academy
• A student who has completed the Madhyama Pratham of the Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya
"I am very happy to bring to you a composition by my beloved Guru, Ustad Khadim Hussain Khan, in the Raga Bihag. My disciple, Deepa Karnad, will be teaching you this song in a pre-recorded lesson." - Lalith J. Rao"
• A student who has learnt Hindustani Classical Music for at least three years , OR
• A student who has completed the HV201 course in Shankar Mahadevan Academy
• A student who has completed the Madhyama Pratham of the Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya
"I am very happy to bring to you a composition by my beloved Guru, Ustad Khadim Hussain Khan, in the Raga Bihag. My disciple, Bharathi Prathap, will be teaching you this song in a pre-recorded lesson." - Lalith J. Rao"
• A student who has learnt Hindustani Classical Music for at least three years , OR
• A student who has completed the HV201 course in Shankar Mahadevan Academy
• A student who has completed the Madhyama Pratham of the Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya
"I am very happy to bring to you a composition by my beloved Guru, Ustad Khadim Hussain Khan, in the Raga Brindavani Sarang. My disciple, Nishant Panicker, will be teaching you this song in a pre-recorded lesson." - Lalith J. Rao"
• A student who has learnt Hindustani Classical Music for at least three years , OR
• A student who has completed the HV201 course in Shankar Mahadevan Academy
• A student who has completed the Madhyama Pratham of the Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya
"I am very happy to bring to you a composition by my beloved Guru, Ustad Khadim Hussain Khan, in the Raga Des. My disciple, Pratima Bellave, will be teaching you this song in a pre-recorded lesson." - Lalith J. Rao"
• A student who has learnt Hindustani Classical Music for at least three years , OR
• A student who has completed the HV201 course in Shankar Mahadevan Academy
• A student who has completed the Madhyama Pratham of the Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya
"I am very happy to bring to you a composition by my beloved Guru, Ustad Khadim Hussain Khan, in the Raga Deshkar. My disciple, Meera Sahasrabudhe, will be teaching you this song in a pre-recorded lesson." - Lalith J. Rao"
• A student who has learnt Hindustani Classical Music for at least three years , OR
• A student who has completed the HV201 course in Shankar Mahadevan Academy
• A student who has completed the Madhyama Pratham of the Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya
"I am very happy to bring to you a composition by my beloved Guru, Ustad Khadim Hussain Khan, in the Raga Jaunpuri. My disciple, Meera Sahasrabudhe, will be teaching you this song in a pre-recorded lesson." - Lalith J. Rao"
• A student who has learnt Hindustani Classical Music for at least three years , OR
• A student who has completed the HV201 course in Shankar Mahadevan Academy
• A student who has completed the Madhyama Pratham of the Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya
"I am very happy to bring to you a composition by my beloved Guru, Ustad Khadim Hussain Khan, in the Raga Jog. My disciple, Manohar Patwardhan, will be teaching you this song in a pre-recorded lesson." - Lalith J. Rao"
• A student who has learnt Hindustani Classical Music for at least three years , OR
• A student who has completed the HV201 course in Shankar Mahadevan Academy
• A student who has completed the Madhyama Pratham of the Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya
"I am very happy to bring to you a composition by my beloved Guru, Ustad Khadim Hussain Khan, in the Raga Kafi. My disciple, Manohar Patwardhan, will be teaching you this song in a pre-recorded lesson." - Lalith J. Rao"
• A student who has learnt Hindustani Classical Music for at least three years , OR
• A student who has completed the HV201 course in Shankar Mahadevan Academy
• A student who has completed the Madhyama Pratham of the Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya
"I am very happy to bring to you a composition by my beloved Guru, Ustad Khadim Hussain Khan, in the Raga Kedar. My disciple, Tara Kini, will be teaching you this song in a pre-recorded lesson." - Lalith J. Rao"
• A student who has learnt Hindustani Classical Music for at least three years , OR
• A student who has completed the HV201 course in Shankar Mahadevan Academy
• A student who has completed the Madhyama Pratham of the Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya
"I am very happy to bring to you a composition by my beloved Guru, Ustad Khadim Hussain Khan, in the Raga Khamaj. My disciple, Mallika Kilpady, will be teaching you this song in a pre-recorded lesson." - Lalith J. Rao"
• A student who has learnt Hindustani Classical Music for at least three years , OR
• A student who has completed the HV201 course in Shankar Mahadevan Academy
• A student who has completed the Madhyama Pratham of the Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya
"I am very happy to bring to you a composition by my beloved Guru, Ustad Khadim Hussain Khan, in the Raga Puriya. My disciple, Nishant Panicker, will be teaching you this song in a pre-recorded lesson." - Lalith J. Rao"
• A student who has learnt Hindustani Classical Music for at least three years , OR
• A student who has completed the HV201 course in Shankar Mahadevan Academy
• A student who has completed the Madhyama Pratham of the Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya
"I am very happy to bring to you a composition by my beloved Guru, Ustad Khadim Hussain Khan, in the Raga Shankara. My disciple, Niketa Lele, will be teaching you this song in a pre-recorded lesson." - Lalith J. Rao"
• A student who has learnt Hindustani Classical Music for at least three years , OR
• A student who has completed the HV201 course in Shankar Mahadevan Academy
• A student who has completed the Madhyama Pratham of the Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya
"I am very happy to bring to you a composition by my beloved Guru, Ustad Khadim Hussain Khan, in the Raga Shree. My disciple, Nishant Panicker, will be teaching you this song in a pre-recorded lesson." - Lalith J. Rao"
• A student who has learnt Hindustani Classical Music for at least three years , OR
• A student who has completed the HV201 course in Shankar Mahadevan Academy
• A student who has completed the Madhyama Pratham of the Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya
"I am very happy to bring to you a composition by my beloved Guru, Ustad Khadim Hussain Khan, in the Raga Sohini. My disciple, Kailash Kulkarni, will be teaching you this song in a pre-recorded lesson." - Lalith J. Rao"
• A student who has learnt Hindustani Classical Music for at least three years , OR
• A student who has completed the HV201 course in Shankar Mahadevan Academy
• A student who has completed the Madhyama Pratham of the Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya
"I am very happy to bring to you a composition by my beloved Guru, Ustad Khadim Hussain Khan, in the Raga Tilak Kamod. My disciple, Bharathi Prathap, will be teaching you this song in a pre-recorded lesson." - Lalith J. Rao"
• A student who has learnt Hindustani Classical Music for at least three years , OR
• A student who has completed the HV201 course in Shankar Mahadevan Academy
• A student who has completed the Madhyama Pratham of the Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya
"I am very happy to bring to you a composition by my beloved Guru, Ustad Khadim Hussain Khan, in the Raga Yaman Kalyan. My disciple, Meera Sahasrabudhe, will be teaching you this song in a pre-recorded lesson." - Lalith J. Rao"
• A student who has learnt Hindustani Classical Music for at least five years , OR
• A student who has completed the HV301 course in Shankar Mahadevan Academy
• A student who has completed the Visharad Pratham of the Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya
"I am very happy to bring to you a composition by my beloved Guru, Ustad Khadim Hussain Khan, in the Raga Adana. My disciple, Kailash Kulkarni, will be teaching you this song in a pre-recorded lesson." - Lalith J. Rao"
• A student who has learnt Hindustani Classical Music for at least five years , OR
• A student who has completed the HV301 course in Shankar Mahadevan Academy
• A student who has completed the Visharad Pratham of the Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya
"I am very happy to bring to you a composition by my beloved Guru, Ustad Khadim Hussain Khan, in the Raga Adana. My disciple, Pratima Bellave, will be teaching you this song in a pre-recorded lesson." - Lalith J. Rao"
• A student who has learnt Hindustani Classical Music for at least five years , OR
• A student who has completed the HV301 course in Shankar Mahadevan Academy
• A student who has completed the Visharad Pratham of the Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya
"I am very happy to bring to you a composition by my beloved Guru, Ustad Khadim Hussain Khan, in the Raga Goud Malhar. My disciple, Manohar Patwardhan, will be teaching you this song in a pre-recorded lesson." - Lalith J. Rao"
• A student who has learnt Hindustani Classical Music for at least five years , OR
• A student who has completed the HV301 course in Shankar Mahadevan Academy
• A student who has completed the Visharad Pratham of the Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya
"I am very happy to bring to you a composition by my beloved Guru, Ustad Khadim Hussain Khan, in the Raga Gujari Todi. My disciple, Meera Sahasrabudhe, will be teaching you this song in a pre-recorded lesson." - Lalith J. Rao"
• A student who has learnt Hindustani Classical Music for at least five years , OR
• A student who has completed the HV301 course in Shankar Mahadevan Academy
• A student who has completed the Visharad Pratham of the Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya
"I am very happy to bring to you a composition by my beloved Guru, Ustad Khadim Hussain Khan, in the Raga Hindol. My disciple, Manohar Patwardhan, will be teaching you this song in a pre-recorded lesson." - Lalith J. Rao"
• A student who has learnt Hindustani Classical Music for at least five years , OR
• A student who has completed the HV301 course in Shankar Mahadevan Academy
• A student who has completed the Visharad Pratham of the Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya
"I am very happy to bring to you a composition by my beloved Guru, Ustad Khadim Hussain Khan, in the Raga Jaijaivanti. My disciple, Bharathi Prathap, will be teaching you this song in a pre-recorded lesson." - Lalith J. Rao"
• A student who has learnt Hindustani Classical Music for at least five years , OR
• A student who has completed the HV301 course in Shankar Mahadevan Academy
• A student who has completed the Visharad Pratham of the Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya
"I am very happy to bring to you a composition by my beloved Guru, Ustad Khadim Hussain Khan, in the Raga Jhinjoti. My disciple, Nishant Panicker, will be teaching you this song in a pre-recorded lesson." - Lalith J. Rao"
• A student who has learnt Hindustani Classical Music for at least five years , OR
• A student who has completed the HV301 course in Shankar Mahadevan Academy
• A student who has completed the Visharad Pratham of the Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya
"I am very happy to bring to you a composition by my beloved Guru, Ustad Khadim Hussain Khan, in the Raga Kamod. My disciple, Kailash Kulkarni, will be teaching you this song in a pre-recorded lesson." - Lalith J. Rao"