Carnatic Violin & Vocal

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

Dive right into class with our expert teachers. Our goal as educators is to spur our students’ curiosity and allow them to learn at their own pace.

​Beginner level (2 years) – Foundation Swara exercises taught in a very traditional and systematic manner. Simpler bhajans and traditional Geethams and swarajathis are also covered in the basic level curriculum.

Intermediate level (2 years) – Begins with Varnams and application of complex gamakams which is an integral part of Indian classical music. Simpler Krithis and Keerthanams are taught at this stage.

Advance training (4 years) – More complex compositions of great composers of Carnatic music in different regional Indian languages are taught at this stage. Students will be ready for small recitals at this level.

All the levels will have performance opportunities during different community based cultural events, school recitals, etc. Violin/ Vocal Arangetram Preparation:

This class prepares dedicated students for Arangetram (Debut Concert) based on eligibility.

Advanced level, no age restriction. The complexity of compositions will increase and basic forms of improvisation will be taught.

Please note that depending on requests received, we will entertain Intermediate and Advanced students first and then tend to Beginners based on availability.

Online classes also will be based on availability.

Note: The teacher provides additional online guidance at no extra cost during office hours for enrolled students.

Timings
Samspra North location
Saturday afternoons
1pm - 4pm
Samspra South location
Sunday evenings
5pm - 7pm
FEES STRUCTURE
( Class Duration - 45min )
Private in person
$310/Month
$1200/Term
Group in person
$180/Month
$680/Term
Private Online
$285/Month
$1100/Term
Group Online
$165/Month
$620/Term
FEES STRUCTURE
( Class Duration - 30min )
Private in person
$250/Month
$960/Term
Group in person
$150/Month
$560/Term
Private Online
$225/Month
$860/Term
Private Online
$135/Month
$500/Term
Violin, notebook, pencil, eraser, and music notes including exercises learned.
  • Practice is the only way to improve over the long term. A commitment to practice a minimum of 4 times a week.

  • Before class allotment, the teacher will assess the students and place them in the appropriate class.

  • Aarti Shankar

    Violin & Vocal Teacher

    Aarti Shankar is a distinguished Carnatic violinist and a devoted disciple of Sangita Kalanidhi Lalgudi GJR Krishnan. She had the rare privilege of learning under the legendary violinist Padma Bhushan Lalgudi G Jayaraman for a brief yet formative period.