Vocal course

Hindustani Vocal Classes in Udupi

Learn North Indian classical singing, from sargam and alankars to ragas and bandishes, in small Junior and Senior batches.

What you’ll learn

From sargam to your first bandish

Lessons begin with voice culture: holding the sa against the tanpura, steady breath and clean sargam. Alankars train the voice, and then each raga is learnt through its movement and short compositions set to common taals.

Syllabus

Two levels, one clear path

Both levels follow the Junior and Senior music exam syllabus of Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University, Mysuru, so you can sit the exams when you’re ready.

Junior level

For beginners, leading up to the state Junior exam.

  • Alankars in thah, dugun and chaugun
  • Sargam geet, lakshan geet and chhota khayal with alaps and tans
  • 16 ragas, including Bhupali, Des, Khamaj, Bhimpalasi, Bhairav, Durga, Bihag, Malkauns and Bhairavi
  • A dhrupad, a bhajan by Meera, Kabir or Surdas, a Dasara pada and a vachana
  • Teentaal, Ektaal, Jhaptaal, Rupak, Chautaal, Dadra and Kaherva
  • Recognising ragas by ear
Senior level

For students who have passed Junior, leading up to the state Senior exam.

  • Bada and chhota khayal in 10 ragas, including Yaman, Bhimpalasi, Kedar, Malkauns and Bahar
  • 20 more chhota khayals
  • Dhrupad and dhamar, from thah to chaugun
  • Tarana, chaturang, bhajan, vachana and Dasara pada
  • Vilambit Ektaal, Jhaptaal, Teentaal, Ada Chautaal and Tilwada
  • Tuning the tanpura
Portrait of Sandhya R Upadhyaya
Your teacher

Sandhya R Upadhyaya

Hindustani vocalist · 35 years teaching

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

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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No. Beginners start in the Junior level with voice culture and sargam.

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