These classes are ideal for students looking to start or continue their journey in the world of Kannada Sugama Sangeetha which includes Bhavageethe (Poetic songs), Devotional songs, Janapada (Folk songs), Vachana and Ranga Geethe(Theatre music). Entry level foundation course and Intermediate courses available depending on students prior experience and music skills.
Topics covered: - Prayer - Basic Swara knowledge - Octaves and Scales - Introduction to different genres of Kannada Sugama Sangeetha - Learning new songs from various genres of Sugama Sangeetha - Singing the songs set in Tanpura and Metronome/iTabla - Warmup and breathing exercises - Adding expressions to the songs - Deeper understanding of lyrics and composition of various songs - Assignments to assess student's understanding at the end of the course
Methodology: Scaffolding and practical learning methodology of teaching will be adopted to break down the concepts to bite sized concepts for easy comprehension. Students will be prepared to perform in contests and shows with confidence. The course is designed to foster creativity by understanding and analyzing deeper meaning of the lyrics and composition. Students will be set up for success to not just learn the technicalities of Sugama Sangeetha but encouraged to come up with creative ways to improve their performance.
Prerequisites: Anyone who has an interest and passion to learn music and is above the age of 6 years. Students will be divided into batches based on their skill levels.
Course Format & Pricing:
Beginner level Wednesdays : 5.35pm to 6.30pm Batch size : 4 to 6 Pricing : $25 per class Location: Virtual only Prerequisite: None except interest in music.
Intermediate level Thursdays : 7.05pm to 8.00pm Batch size : 4 to 6 Pricing : $30 per class Location: Virtual only Prerequisite: Above the age of 14years, minimum 6months music learning experience in any genre/instrument, basic knowledge of pitch and rhythm.
Your Instructor : Namratha Prasad Singer | Vocal Coach
Namratha is known for her participation in Indian Idol season 3. In her musical journey of over 15 years, she has performed in over 250 live shows, 100 radio shows, 35 virtual live streams and has recorded in more than 20 albums with various renowned musicians like C Ashwath and Raju Ananthaswamy. She is the recipient of Aryabhata award and was awarded the "Gana Kogile" title by Karnataka Writers Guild. In 2003, she started imparting vocal training classes and teaching Bhavageethe and has continued to train more than 50 music lovers ever since.
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You can learn more about Namratha and courses @ https://www.namrathaprasad.com
