This course is designed to develop and enhance a student's vocal abilities beyond basic singing, focusing on technical skills vital for performance and professional communication.
Vocal Techniques: Essential training in the mechanics of voice production.
Breath Control: Learning proper breathing exercises for sustaining pitch and power.
Pitch, Resonance, and Tone: Understanding how to manipulate these elements to achieve different vocal textures and emotional expressions.
Diction and Pronunciation: Improving clarity, articulation, and accentual patterns for effective speech and singing.
Voice Culture: Exercises and practices aimed at cultivating and preserving the health, flexibility, and range of the voice.
Certification: Students will get Naadbramha's Certification after completing the successful assessments.
Vocal Foundation: Voice culture, correct breathing techniques, Alankaar (vocal runs/exercises), and Taalim (training) for flexibility and pitch control.
Raga Study (Practical): Learning fundamental Ragas (melodic frameworks), starting with simple ones (e.g., Durga, Bhupali, Yaman) and progressing to complex ones.
Composition: Singing different types of compositions like Bandish (Chota Khayal/Bada Khayal), Sargam Geet, Lakshan Geet, and specialized forms like Dhrupad and Tarana.
Rhythm (Taal): Understanding and practicing various Taals (rhythmic cycles) like Teen Taal, Dadra, Keherwa, and others, often with complex arithmetic variations (Laya).
Theory: Introduction to musicology, terms related to classical music, history, and the biographies of great musicians.
The course is designed to take students from a beginner level to advanced mastery level.
Indian Classical Music: Students are trained in the fundamentals of Hindustani music, including the practical application of Raags and Taals (rhythmic cycles).
Techniques: The classes focus on crucial skills like finger strengthening techniques, hand positioning, bellows control for fluid and consistent sound, and developing dexterity for advanced compositions.
Compositions: Students learn various traditional compositions like Sargam Geet, Bandishi, and advanced forms such as Dhrupad and Tarana.
Theory: The classes integrate theory and cultural insight, covering the harmonium's role and significance in Indian music traditions.
Repertoire: While the core is classical, some courses incorporate the instrument's application in light music, bhajans, and Bollywood songs.
Kathak classes at Naadbramha focus on providing specialized training in the traditional North Indian classical dance form, with an emphasis on performance and classical rigor. The training is structured to provide a comprehensive understanding of the dance form, which is rooted in storytelling (Katha).
Gharanas Taught: The academy specifically teaches the styles of the Jaipur and Banaras Gharanas of Kathak.
Core Components: The general Kathak curriculum, which is followed by most affiliated academies, includes:
Footwork (Tatkaar): Mastering the rhythmic tapping of the feet, which synchronizes with the Taal (rhythmic cycle). Students learn various rhythmic compositions like Tukdas and Todas.
Rhythm (Taal): Developing a strong sense of rhythm, often practicing commonly used Taals like Teentaal (16 beats).
Expression (Abhinaya): Learning to convey emotions, characters, and stories through facial expressions, hand gestures (Mudras), and eye movements.
Spins (Chakkars): Training to execute graceful and controlled spins with precision and balance.
Certifications: Naadbramha is affiliated with the Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya (ABGMVM) Mandal, Miraj. This affiliation indicates that students can pursue certified music exams.
Keyboard classes, often encompassing Piano and Electronic Keyboard lessons, at Naadbramha Music Academy emphasize a practical, performance-oriented approach to musical training.
Keyboard classes, often encompassing Electronic Keyboard lessons, at Naadbramha Music Academy emphasize a practical, performance-oriented approach to musical training.
Fundamentals: Basic music theory, pitch, rhythm, finger placement, and reading sheet music (notation).
Technique: Scales, arpeggios, and exercises to build finger dexterity and hand coordination.
Repertoire: Learning to play various pieces, which can range from Western Classical compositions to popular film songs and light music.
Electronic Keyboard: The Electronic Keyboard is often used as a more accessible entry point, allowing students to learn both Western and Indian Classical music concepts, including:
Chords and Accompaniment: Learning to play chords for songs (Bollywood, Pop, etc.).
Methodology: The academy emphasizes individual teaching over a batch system and focuses on a practical performance approach, which is designed to give students the confidence and opportunity to perform on stage.
Naadbramha Music Academy is affiliated with Trinity College of Music, London. The Academy often prepare students for international exams like those from the Trinity College London for keyboard.
Guitar classes offer comprehensive training for all skill levels, covering fundamental techniques, music theory, and various genres. Many academies provide options for both acoustic and electric guitar.
Course Content and Structure:
Guitar classes typically aim to develop proficiency in the technical, musical, and creative aspects of playing.
1. Types of Guitar and Genres
Classes often cover multiple guitar types and musical styles:
Guitar Types: Training is commonly offered for Acoustic, Electric, Bass, and Classical guitars.
Genres: Students can explore diverse genres, including Western Classical, Jazz & Blues, Rock, Pop, and Indian Film Music.
2. Curriculum Highlights
The curriculum is generally structured from beginner to advanced levels:
Beginner Level: Focuses on basics like:
Proper Technique: Right and left-hand positioning.
Fundamentals: Learning scales, simple chords, and basic strumming patterns.
Music Reading: Introduction to reading music notation and tablature.
Intermediate/Advanced Level: Progresses to more complex skills:
Advanced Techniques: Position playing, arpeggios, finger-picking, and tapping.
Music Theory: In-depth study of chord structures, colors, and harmony.
Improvisation: Developing the ability to create music spontaneously within a given framework.
Gear Knowledge: Introduction to FX processors and amplifiers (for electric guitar).
Certification: Some courses prepare students for international certification exams, such as those offered by the Trinity College of London.
Tabla classes generally follow a structured progression from fundamental concepts to advanced performance and accompaniment.
1. Beginner or Foundation Course:
This level is for students with little to no prior experience and focuses on establishing the essential foundation:
Basic Strokes (Bol): Learning the fundamental phonetic syllables or strokes (bols) like Dha, Na, Tin, Ta, and developing proper hand and finger positioning on the dayan (treble drum) and bayan (bass drum).
Simple Taals (Rhythmic Cycles): Introduction to easy and commonly used taals, such as Teen Taal (16 beats) and Dadra Taal (6 beats).
Theka and Laya: Mastering the basic rhythmic pattern (theka) of the taal and developing a consistent sense of tempo (laya).
2. Intermediate to Advanced Courses:
As students progress, the focus shifts to composition, improvisation, and versatility:
Advanced Taals: Exploring more complex rhythmic cycles like Jhaptal (10 beats), Rupak (7 beats), and Ektaal (12 beats).
Compositions: Learning and practicing various intricate compositions of the bols within the taals, including:
Kaida: A theme-and-variation-based composition.
Rela: A fast, running composition of bols.
Gat, Tukda, Paran: Fixed compositions used in solo performance.
Layakari and Tihai: Developing complex rhythmic variations (layakari) and mastering the precise placement of the tihai (a repetitive phrase played three times that ends exactly on the first beat of the taal).
Accompaniment Skills: Training in how to accompany various forms of Hindustani Classical Music (vocal, instrumental, and dance), requiring sensitivity to the main artist's performance.
Solo Performance: Learning to structure and perform a full Tabla solo recital.
Structure and Affiliation:
Teaching Style: Many academies, such as Naadbramha Music Academy, offer individual/private tuition for personalized attention, which is crucial for mastering an intricate instrument like the Tabla.
Certification: Tabla classes often prepare students for formal certification and graded examinations from recognized bodies in Indian Classical Music, such as the Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya (ABGMV) Mandal, Miraj.
Pakhawaj, a barrel-shaped, two-headed drum, is primarily used in the accompaniment of the Dhrupad style of Indian classical music. Classes are structured to cater to students from beginner to advanced levels.
Pakhawaj classes provide comprehensive training in this traditional Indian percussion instrument, focusing on rhythmic skills, hand techniques, and the classical theory essential for mastery.
Core Curriculum
The foundational training centers on mastering the physical and theoretical elements of the instrument:
Bols (Syllables) and Strokes: Students learn the foundational strokes and specific hand positions to produce the various syllables (mnemonics) unique to the Pakhawaj. This includes techniques for the open hand blows that characterize its martial playing style.
Taal and Laya (Rhythm and Tempo): A deep study of Talas (rhythmic cycles) is crucial, including popular and classical Talas like Chautala, Dhamar, Sooltala, and Tevra. Students learn to perform theke ka vistar (theme expansion) and variations in different tempos (layas).
Compositions and Repertoire: The course covers important rhythmic compositions:
Parans: Long, powerful compositions.
Relas: Fast, continuous rhythmic patterns.
Tukdas and Chakradars: Short, concluding pieces with a recurring rhythmic motif.
Tihais: Complex rhythmic cadences that typically repeat three times and end on the Sum (the first beat).
Certification: Pakhawaj classes often prepare students for formal certification and graded examinations from recognized bodies in Indian Classical Music, such as the Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya (ABGMV) Mandal, Miraj.
Bhajan Course is a short termed course which focus on teaching devotional songs from the Indian spiritual tradition, emphasizing both musical skill and spiritual connection.
A typical curriculum for a bhajan class often includes a blend of vocal technique, music theory, and spiritual context:
Indian Music Fundamentals: Students are usually introduced to the basic concepts of Indian classical music, which forms the foundation of many bhajans. This includes:
Swara Sadhana (Vocal Practice): Exercises to improve pitch accuracy Shruthi, voice control, and breath control.
Alankar: Basic melodic patterns and vocal exercises.
Laya (Tempo) and Taal (Rhythm): Understanding the fundamental rhythm cycles, such as Keherva, Bhajani or Dadra, commonly used in devotional music.
Introduction to Raga: Learning the characteristics, structure, and mood of basic Ragas and melodic frameworks often used in bhajans.
Available For: Any Age and Any Gender.
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