Swaraa and Thaalaa Cultural Academy

General Students Instructions

Welcome to Your Artistic Journey!

We are delighted to have you join us. Please read the guidelines carefully as they explain how classes, fees, and practice work. This ensures smooth learning for students and parents alike.

Registration Process
  • Step 1: Fill out the Student Registration Form (link will be provided by the Academy).

  • Step 2: Submit the form with accurate details of the student and parent.

  • Step 3: Pay the registration fee (if applicable) + monthly fee to confirm admission.

  • Step 4: Once payment is received, you will get:

    • Login credentials (username & password) for the LMS.

    • Access to practice audios, videos, and learning materials.

    • Added to the Google Calendar for class timings.

    • Added to the WhatsApp Announcements Group for updates.

  • Step 5: Purchase the required syllabus books before the first class.

  • Step 6: Begin your learning journey 🎶 with Sruthi and discipline!

  • Fees must be paid before the 3rd of every month.

  • Class slots will be assigned only after fee payment.

  • No refunds or reductions for missed classes.

  • If absent for the whole month, a minimum holding fee is required to retain the slot.

  • No carry forward of missed classes.

  • Fee payment confirms registration.

  • After payment, class/event links sent to your email.

  • Always check Google Calendar (no reminders sent).

  • Download Google Calendar app on your device for updates.

  • Max 1 compensation classes per month.
  • Valid reasons: illness (doctor’s note), family emergency.

  • Invalid reasons: travel, social events, family guests, appointments, School/college works.

  • Compensation depends on teacher availability; timings cannot be guaranteed.

  • Practice minimum 40 mins daily with Sruthi.

  • Sit cross-legged, keep right hand for thaalam (no hand gestures).

  • Good posture = better breathing, clear voice, less strain.
  • For online classes, Use bigger screens (laptop/iPad). Avoid mobiles if possible.

  • If using mobile, keep it on a stand at eye level – not on the floor and 2–3 feet away. Sit in a well-lit place, face the light.
  • No food, water, or breaks during class. Keep essentials ready.

  • Video must remain ON. If video is off > 2 minutes, student will be removed.

  • Maintain a quiet environment. Parents shouldn’t interfere during class unless requested.

If a student is travelling for an entire month and has paid the fee for that month, requests to cancel the ongoing month’s classes and shift them to the following month will not be accepted. As per academy policy followed consistently over the years, we do not carry forward classes under any circumstances.

Once one or two classes of the month are attended, parents cannot later request cancellation of the remaining classes stating that the student will not be available for the rest of the month. Partial attendance followed by non-availability does not qualify for rescheduling, carry-forward, or adjustments.

If there is a genuine emergency and the student is unable to attend the entire month, the student may:

  • Pay the monthly fee and hold the slot, and

  • Resume classes the following month without loss of the slot, subject to timely payment of the next month’s fee.

However:

  • Classes of the paid month will be considered completed/absent if not attended.

  • No pending or missed classes will be moved to the next month.

  • The academy will not modify schedules, disturb other students’ permanent slots, or make repeated adjustments for one student’s availability or travel plans.

For example:
If December fee is paid and the student attends only a few classes or does not attend the remaining classes, December classes are considered completed.
January classes will begin only after January fee payment is received at the beginning of the month.

Multiple availability conditions such as “student is available only on certain days and not on others” will not be accommodated. The academy will follow the fixed schedule, and non-attendance will be treated as absence.

This policy is essential to maintain fairness, consistency, and smooth functioning for all students.

  • Join our WhatsApp Announcements Group for updates, class changes, and fee reminders.

  • Feedback can be given once a month via phone call or Feedback Form.

  • New students must complete the Registration Form before starting.

  • Existing students should ensure they’re in the announcements group.

📖 For Students Abroad

  • PDF Notations: ₹800 (mandatory).

  • Physical copy can be couriered if visiting India.

  • Must purchase books independently:

    • Beginner: Ganamrutha Bodhini Bala Padam

    • Intermediate: Ganamrutha Bodhini Varna Malika

📖 For Indian Students

  • Beginner Package: ₹1600 (Bala Padam + Beginner Songs)

  • Intermediate Package: ₹2200 (Varna Malika + Intermediate Songs)

  • Only after completing Beginner course of Our Academy, Intermediate package can be bought.

👉 Mandatory purchase of books is required to continue lessons.

  • No lessons will be sent via WhatsApp.

  • All audio, video, and practice materials for Only Carnatic music are available only in our LMS (Learning Management System) on the website. Bharatantayam – no LMS courses

  • Login credentials (username & password) will be provided after fee payment is confirmed.

  • Once activated, carnatic music students can access lessons anytime.

  • Sruthi is mandatory for every class.

  • Recommended Sruthi Boxes (Radel): Micro V6, Raagini Plus 5, Saarang Miraj Plus, Maestro DX.

  • Alternatively, download (Android/iOS) ‘Isruthi’/‘Isruthi’ 
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    We usually use G# pitch (sometimes G / F#). Confirm with your teacher.

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  • Always switch on Sruthi during class & practice.

  • Use Tuner Pitched app for note checking – but keep Sruthi volume low if using same device.

  • Ensure quiet surroundings for clear pitch detection.