Instrumental course

Harmonium Classes in Udupi

Learn the harmonium for light and devotional music, including how to accompany a singer.

What you’ll learn

Play, sing along and accompany

Lessons start with steady bellows and clean notes, then sargam and alankars on the keys. You learn songs and bhajans, and how to follow and support a singer.

Course plan

How the course runs

One batch, with pieces chosen to suit each student.

Foundations

Building a steady, clear sound.

  • Bellows control
  • Sargam and alankars on the keys
  • Finding the scale of a song
Playing and accompanying

Using the harmonium the way it’s played in concerts and bhajans.

  • Bhajans and light music
  • Playing while you sing
  • Accompanying another singer
Teachers

Your teachers

Portrait of P Raviraja Upadhyaya

P Raviraja Upadhyaya

Violinist and founder · 40 years teaching

Retired lecturer. Junior and Senior certified in Carnatic vocal and Carnatic violin. MA, B.Ed (Kannada).

Portrait of Sandhya R Upadhyaya

Sandhya R Upadhyaya

Hindustani vocalist · 35 years teaching

Visharad in Hindustani vocal, Junior certified in Carnatic vocal. B.Com, LLB.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Something else? Ask us directly.

No. We provide instruments in class, so you don’t need to buy one to start. Your teacher will tell you when it’s time to get your own for practice.