Carnatic Music
Our Affiliations
We are affiliated with Suro Bharati Sangeeth Kala Kendra, enabling students to follow the prescribed Carnatic Vocal syllabus and appear for affiliated examinations. Affiliation Carnatic Vocal Syllabus
Learning Options
- Online Classes :
One-on-one or Group sessions, lasting 40-60 minutes. - Offline Classes :
Location: Mettupalayam, Thursday & Saturday, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Veerapandi Pirivu, Sunday & Monday 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Enrollment Process
- Inquiry: Register on our website and choose your course.
- Trial Session: Book a group free trial / 1:1 paid trial at a convenient time through WhatsApp
Registration and Learning Management system fee is mandatory. One-time fee (lifetime) 500₹ (Excluding Book fee and monthly fee)
- Payment: Confirm your schedule, attend trial, and complete payment within 1 day.
Slot Reservation: We understand you may need some time to finalize, but we can hold a slot for only up to 2 days. To reserve your slot during this period, a nominal reservation fee is required. This fee will be deducted from the total course fee.
Course Fees
- Fees vary based on location and class format/slot.
- View the syllabus and fee structure for details.
After Enrollment: Students receive LMS login credentials to access their course and learning materials. Will be added in WhatsApp Group.
(Updated September, 2026)
Syllabus
We follow our own structured training method, and we conduct exams. We focus on strong foundations, technique, and artistic growth rather than exam preparation.
Beginner Course
- Introduction to Carnatic music, SA PA SA, Swarams and their sounds, Shruthi and thaalam.
- 14 Sarali varisais in 3 speeds, 9 Jantai varisais in 3 speeds
- 30 shlokams, 3 Ganesha songs, 2 Bhajans and Ganesha Pancharathnam without notation
- Understanding Sthayi
- 5 Upper Sthayi varisai in 3 speeds, 6 Mandhra Sthayi varisais in 3 speeds, 6 Dhaattu varisais in 3 speeds
- 1 Ganesh and 3 Krishna songs and 2 Bhajans of choice without notation
- Concept of Thaalas,
- Saptha thaala Alankaaraas, Voice techniques,
- 3 Devi songs, Devaram, 2 Bhajans of choice without notation
- Swarasthanas, Raagas, Melakartha system
- Geethams : Malahari, Mohanam
- 1 Shiva, 4 Devi/Saraswathi, 4 Krishna/Perumal and 1 Patriotic songs, Optional : Bhajan of students’ choice without notation
- Geethams : Kalyani, Suddha saveri, Saveri, Kambhoji, Aarabi, Anandha bairavi, Bilahari Swarajathi
- Thiruppugazh, Bhaja Govindham, 1 Shiva, 4 Devi, 4 Krishna and 1 Patriotic song, Optional : Bhajan of student’s choice without notation
- Khamas Swarajathi, 3/4 Nottuswaram, 10 ragas – Sarali varisais
- Achyuthashtakam, Kandhar Sashti kavacham, Madhurashtakam, Lingashtakam, Mahishasura mardhini, Kanakadhara stothram, Sri Hari Sthothram without notation
- Vakra Jantai varisai, Bruga sadhana varisais
- Songs: Thiruppugazh, Thiruvarutpa, 4 Saraswathi/Devi/Lakshmi, 2 Bharathiyar, 3 Murugar, 1 Shivan without notation
Intermediate Course
Level 1: Trinity Foundations & Intermediate Technique
Concepts:
Introduction to the Trinity of Carnatic Music – Thyagaraja, Muthuswami Dikshithar & Syama Sastri
(Their style differences, signature features, lyrical themes)Voice culture: briga control + alankara refinement
Varnam Training: Aadhi Tāla Varnams in: Mohanam, Shankarabharanam, Abhogi.
Kriti Repertoire: 5 compositions each of: Muthuswami Dikshithar, Thyagarajar
Level 2: Composers Study – Dikshithar & Periyasami Thooran
Composer Study Focus:
Muthuswami Dikshithar:
Structure of his compositions, usage of sama eduppu, madhyama kala sahityam
Introduction to ashtottara shatha kritis patterns
Periyasami Thooran:
Tamil lyrical beauty, simple rhythmic flow
Usage of ragas for bhakti expression
Varnam Training: Aadhi Tāla Varnams inHamsadhwani, Kalyani
Kriti Repertoire: 5 compositions each of Periyasami Thooran, Muthuswami Dikshithar
Level 3: Intermediate Performance & Composer Expansion
Varnams (Aadhi Tālam): Sahana, Saveri, Navaragamalika Varnam
Kritis (5 Each):
Harikesavanallur Muthaiah Bhagavathar
Muthuswami Dikshithar
Periyasami Thooran
Tyagaraja
Syama Sastri
Manodharma Basics:
Simple alaapana for Sahana & Saveri
Basic swarakalpana (1st & 2nd speed)
Identifying neraval points
Level 4: Varnam Expansion & Composer Training
Aadhi Tāla Varnams: Shree, Khamboji, Madhyamavathi
Kriti Repertoire:
4 compositions of Shyama Shastri, 4 compositions of Papanasam Sivan, 4 compositions of Tyagaraja, 2 compositions of Subramania Bharathi/Suddhananda Bharathi
Additional Learning:
Varnams in 2 speeds
Basic alaapana for Madhyamavathi / Khamboji
Swarams for selected kritis
Tala practice: Aadhi, Ata
Level 5: Advanced Intermediate Level
Aadhi Tālam Varnams : Vasantha, Begada
Ata Tālam Bhairavi
Kriti Repertoire:
1 Pancharatna Kriti
2 Kritis of student’s choice
1 Tillana
Additional Learning:
Swarams for selected kritis
Basic alapana for Vasantha / Begada
Advance Course
Level 1: Advanced Raagaa & Thaalaa Foundations
Raagaa Exploration:
- Rare Raagaas: Keeravani, Hemavati, Dharmavati, Charukesi, Rasikapriya, Gamanashrama, Kiravani.
- Raagaa Analysis: Detailed study of raagaa characteristics (lakshanas) and usage (prayogas).
- Complex Raagaa Kritis
- Raagaa Alaapanaa: Advanced techniques, focusing on gamakas and intricate phrases.
Thaalaa Mastery:
- Advanced Talas: Khanda Chapu, Misra Chapu, Sankeerna Chapu.
- Tala Calculations: Advanced rhythmic variations.
- Rhythmic Patterns: Korvai and Teermanam development.
- Tala Improvisation: Improvisation within complex tala cycles.
Compositional Study:
- Advanced Kritis: Learning kritis with intricate sangatis and chittaswarams.
- Complex Compositions: Introduction to ragamalikas and complex tillanas. Compositions: Swathi Thirunal’s Ragamalika’s, and complex Thillanas.
Manodharma Introduction:
- Neraval: Introduction to Neraval in complex ragas and talas.
- Kalpanaswaram: Basic Kalpanaswaram techniques in advanced ragas.
Level 2: Manodharma & Improvisation (Concise)
- Manodharma:
- Advanced Neraval & Kalpanaswaram.
- Introduction to RTP & Tri kaalam.
- Focus: Varali & Kalyani.
- Raagaa/Thaalaa:
- Advanced raagaa nuances & complex gamakas.
- Advanced thaalaa improvisation.
- Focus: Ranjani & ShreeRanjani.
- Performance:
- Stage presence & vocal control.
- Concert format training.
- Compositions:
- Rare kritis & complex rhythms.
- Papanasam Sivan kritis focus.
Fee Structure
Session duration - 40 - 60 mins
Group (4 students) - India
Age criteria - 5 years to 25 years
Level 1, 2, 3 - 2000₹
Level 4, 5, 6 - 2800₹
Registration Fee ₹500
(Less no. of students = Less duration of session)
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One - on - one session - India
Age criteria - 8 years and above
Beginner Level 1, 2, 3 - 5000₹ (650 per session)
Registration Fee ₹500
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One - on - one session - Abroad (5am - 7am, 9pm-11pm IST)
Age criteria - 9 years to 45 years
Level 1, 2, 3 - 6400₹ (800 per session)
Level 4, 5, 6 - 8100₹ (900 per session)
Registration Fee ₹500
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Please note: Carnatic music students must attend at least 8 classes monthly
(updated June 13, 2026)
Group (3 students) - India
Session duration - 1 hour
Age criteria - 8 years and above
Level 1, 2, 3 - 4800₹ (600 per session)
Level 4, 5 - 5600₹ (700 per session)
(Less no. of stuents = Less duration of session)
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One - on - one session - India and Abroad
Session duration - 1 hour
Age criteria - 8 years and above
Level 1 to 6 - ₹7200 (900 per session)
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Please note: Carnatic music students must attend at least 8 classes monthly.
Registration Fee ₹500
(updated June 13, 2026)
One - on - one sessions
Age criteria - 15 years and above
All levels - Per session 2000₹
Please note: Carnatic music students must attend at least 8 classes monthly.
Registration Fee ₹800
(updated June 13, 2026)
Group batch only
Thursday and Saturday 6 PM - 7 PM
Age criteria - 5 years to 18 years
1250₹ per month
Age criteria - 18 years and above
1500₹ per month
Please note: Carnatic music students must attend at least 8 classes monthly
Registration Fee ₹200
(updated June 13, 2026)
Carnatic Music Teachers
Miss. Aadharshini Madhanagopal
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Miss. Aboorva P B
Mrs. Khiruthiga Natarajan
