Hi myself T.Sailaja Vyshnavi from Andhra Pradesh. I am a Carnatic music teacher . I have teaching experience of 5 years in music.  Presently I take classes offline and online both ( US and Australia) About my qualification I have done MBA (FINANCE) and now I am pursuing diploma in music .

My area of interest is Carnatic music in Telugu . I enjoy teaching to interested students

Degree: Bachelors of Commerce - University: Andhra University

Degree: Masters of Business Administration - University: Pondicherry University

Degree:

Carnatic music is a classical music tradition of South India with a rich history and a highly structured system. Learning Carnatic music involves a systematic approach to understanding the theory, practice, and performance of this art form. Here's a general outline of the course content for learning Carnatic music:

• Learning Objectives:

  Introduction to Carnatic Music

  Elements of Carnatic Music

  Raga System

  Tala System

  Vocal Training

  Compositions

  Alankaras and Exercises

  Listening and Analysis

  Concert Structure

• Course Outline:

  Introduction to Carnatic Music:

      Overview of Carnatic music and its historical background

      Understanding the raga and tala systems

  • • Introduction to important concepts like shruti, swara, and laya
  •   Elements of Carnatic Music:
    • Swaras (notes) and their names (Sa, Ri, Ga, Ma, Pa, Dha, Ni)
    • Sthayi (octave) and antara (upper octave) regions
    • Concept of gamakas (ornamentations) in music
  •         Raga System:
    • Understanding and identifying different ragas
    • Melakarta and Janya ragas
    • Practice in singing arohana and avarohana (ascending and descending scales) of ragas
  •         Tala System:
    • Basics of tala (rhythmic cycle) and understanding talas like Adi, Rupaka, Misra Chapu
    • Tala variations and intricate patterns
    • Tala alankaras (rhythmic patterns)
  •         Vocal Training:
    • Voice culture and development
    • Practicing basic exercises for pitch control
    • Learning to sing simple swara patterns and sequences
  •         Compositions:
    • Learning popular compositions (krithis) of Carnatic music
    • Exploring varnams, padams, and javalis
    • Understanding the meaning and emotion behind compositions
  •         Alankaras and Exercises:
    • Practicing alankaras (melodic patterns) for finger agility
    • Voice exercises for improving flexibility and range
  •         Manodharma Sangita (Improvisation):
    • Introduction to raga alapana and swara kalpana
    • Exploring neraval (singing improvisational passages in compositions)
    • Introduction to ragam-tanam-pallavi (RTP)
  •         Concert Structure:
    • Understanding the structure of a Carnatic music concert
    • The role of different components like varnam, krithi, RTP, tani avartanam
  •         Accompaniment Skills:
    • Basics of playing instruments like the mridangam, violin, and ghatam
    • Understanding the role of accompanists in a concert
  •         Listening and Analysis:
    • Listening to recordings of renowned Carnatic musicians
    • Analyzing different renditions and styles
• Recomended Audience:

  These Hobbies classes and Extracurricular activities are suitable for students whose age is more than or equal to 5 years old. As your child continues to grow, you will notice new and exciting abilities that your child develops. A child’s  brain grows the most during the first five years of life. By age 5, the brain has reached approximately 90 percent of its adult size. This means that much of the brain  structure and function has been established. Hence our best recommended audience for these hobbies classes are all students who are minimum 5 years old and more. Even a grownup student upto 16 years old can also go ahead for these Hobbies & Extra Curricular classes with their learning.

• Pre-Requisite Requirement:

  For attending Hobbies and Extra curricular activities classes, Basic prerequisite requirement is having interest in learning of that class. Without having natural interest on particular topic/class, it's not meaningful to proceed with it along with Instructor . So it's advisable to have these as a part of the learning phase of your life  if you are really inclined and motivated to learn that hobby or activity. You should have all the items and required things with you at your home which are needed in that class. If not then you must buy from the market after taking suggestions from Instructors as per provided standard.

• Course Level:
  Beginner
• Language of Teaching:
  English
• Class Schedule Availiability:
  Morning