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The Roots of
Hindustani Classical

COURSE 002

Mentor: Pt. Prasad Khaparde

Course Overview

Immerse yourself in the timeless art of Hindustani classical singing with this comprehensive learning program designed for aspiring vocalists of all levels.

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Learn directly from Pandit Prasad Khaparde, a legendary Hindustani classical vocalist with over 30 years of experience, trained in the prestigious Rampur Sahaswan gharana under Padma Bhushan Ustad Rashid Khan.

 

Through 5+ exclusive live group sessions where you'll receive personalized feedback & guidance, 500+ minutes of recorded content, quality assessments & certification, this learning program is designed to develop your classical singing abilities.

Learn the sacred nuances, raag structures & vocal techniques that form the foundation of classical Indian music. This learning program takes you on a deep journey through one of the world's oldest musical traditions.

Certification

5+ Live Sessions

500+ Mins Recorded

Gharana Tradition

Quality Assessments

Lifetime Community

Comprehensive Program

Raag Training

What You'll Learn

01

Foundations

Master concepts like swaras, raags, thaats, and taals.

02

Raag Exploration

Understand and interpret multiple raags and their characters.

03

Vocal Technique

Develop proper breathing and vocal discipline.

04

Gharana Tradition

Explore the rich heritage and history of musical traditions.

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Legendary Classical Vocalist

PRASAD KHAPARDE

COURSE MENTOR

A renowned Hindustani classical vocalist of international repute with over 30 years of illustrious career, Pandit Prasad Khaparde is from the Rampur Sahaswan gharana. His musical journey began under the guidance of Padma Bhushan Ustad Rashid Khan Sahab, one of the greatest vocalists of our time. His music captivates both connoisseurs and music lovers globally.

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In this comprehensive course, Prasad shares the sacred traditions and technical mastery he has cultivated over decades. Through live group sessions, you'll experience his teaching methodology that emphasizes both rigorous technique and spiritual connection to music. Join one of India's greatest classical vocalists on your musical journey.

30+ Years Professional Career

Rampur Sahaswan Gharana

Curriculum Overview

  • Meet your mentor and understand the origin.

    • Mentor Introduction

    • Blessings Of A Guru

    • Introduction

    • The Origin

  • Definition and fundamental concepts.

    • Definition 

  • Distinctions and similarities between forms.

    • Definition

  • Tracing the evolution through gharanas.

    • Introduction

    • Gharana, Tradition

  • Mastering the building blocks.

    • Introduction

    • Presentation & Notes Of Thaat

    • Practicing Thaat

  • Deep dive into Yaman, Bhimpalasi, Madhuvanti and Bhairav.

    • Puriya Dhanashree & Yaman

    • Bhimpalasi

    • Yaman & Yaman Kalyan

    • Madhuvanti

    • Bhairav

  • Exploring the music of legends.

    • The music of legends.

  • Finding your tonic note

    • The Process

    • Practice Of Notes

    • Important Books

  • Vocal culture techniques for resonance.

    • Throat, Chest & Navel

    • Breathing Capacity

    • Sustaining The Notes

  • Importance and tuning.

    • Importance Of Tanpura

    • Tuning

  • Mastering core melodic structures.

    • Basic Phrase Practice Of Ragas

  • Rhythmic patterns.

    • Different rhythmic patterns.

  • Bandish practice.

    • Practice.

  • Complex ragas and advanced techniques.

    • Part A

    • Part B

    • Part C

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