Carnatic Music
Our Affiliations
We are proud to be affiliated with Suro Bharati Sangeeth Kala Kendra, a prestigious institution in music and performing arts. This affiliation allows our students to follow their exam guidelines and earn recognized certifications, ensuring top-quality education.
Learning Options
- Online Classes : One-on-one or Group sessions, lasting 40-60 minutes.
- Offline Classes : Location: Mettupalayam, Wednesdays and Saturdays, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Enrollment Process
- Inquiry: Register on our website and choose your course.
- Trial Session: Book a free trial at a convenient time.
- Registration and Learning Management system fee is mandatory. One-time fee (lifetime) 2000₹ (Excluding Book fee and monthly fee)
- Payment: Confirm your schedule, and complete payment within 2 days.
- 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 (India or abroad) and your class slot.
- Check the course syllabus and fee structure for detailed pricing.
Accessing Your Course
Once enrolled, you’ll receive a unique username and password to access your courses. Practice regularly and complete each module before moving on. Please read our students instructions in Music portal for more details.
(Updated September, 2025)
Beginner Course Syllabus
- 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 Syllabus
- Trinity of Carnatic music
- Aadhi thaala varnam: Mohanam, Shankarabaranam, Abhogi
- Krithi: 5 Compositions of Dhikshithar and Tyragarajar.
- About Dikshithar and Thooran
- Aadhi thaala varnam: Hamsadhvani, Kalyani
- Kriti: 5 Compositions of Periyasaami thooran and Muthuswami Dikshithar
- Aadhi thaala varnam: Sahana, Saveri, Navaragamalika
- Kriti: 5 Compositions of Harikesavanallur Muthaiah Bhagavathar, Dikshithar, Thooran, Tyagarajar and Shyama shastri
- Aadhi thaala varnam: Shree, Khambhoji, Madhyamavathi
- Ada Thaala varnam: Bairavi
- Kriti: 4 Compositions of Shyama shastri, Papanasam sivan and Tyagarajar, 2 Suddhanadha bharathi
- Aadhi thaala varnam: Vasantha, Bekada
- Ada thaala varnam: Bairavi
- 1 Pancharathna Krithi and 2 Kriti of choice, Thillaana
Advance Course Syllabus
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 (5 students) - India
Age criteria - 5 years to 25 years
Level 1, 2, 3 - 1800₹
Level 4, 5, 6 - 2400₹
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One - on - one session - India
Age criteria - 5 to 19 years
Level 1, 2, 3 - 4000₹ (500 per session)
Level 4, 5, 6 - 4800₹ (600 per session)
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One - on - one session - Abroad
Age criteria - 5 years to 45 years
Level 1, 2, 3 - 5000₹
Level 4, 5, 6 - 6000₹
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Please note: Carnatic music students must attend at least 8 classes monthly
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(updated August 26, 2025)
Group (3 students) - India
Session duration - 1 hour
Age criteria - 8 years and above
Level 1, 2, 3 - 4000₹
Level 4, 5 - 4800₹
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One - on - one session - India
Session duration - 1 hour
Age criteria - 8 years and above
Level 1 to 3 - 5000₹
Level 4 to 6 - 6500₹
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One - on - one session - Abroad
Session duration - 1 hour
Age criteria - 8 years and above
Level 1, 2, 3 - 7000₹
Level 4, 5 - 8000₹
Please note: Carnatic music students must attend at least 8 classes monthly.
(updated August 26, 2025)
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.
(updated August 26, 2025)
Group batch only
Wednesday and Saturday 6 PM - 7 PM
Age criteria - 5 years to 20 years
1200₹ per month
Age criteria - 21 years and above
1500₹ per month
Please note: Carnatic music students must attend at least 8 classes monthly
(updated August 26, 2025)
Carnatic Music Teachers
Miss. Aadharshini Madhanagopal
Mrs. Bhargavi Guruprasad
