| Music Classes Schedule |
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| Rupi conducts a range of music classes for both children as well as adults in Gurgaon and Delhi (Saturday in Defence Colony, Delhi). Below is a summary of the classes that are conducted by her. Please contact for current availability, class schedule and timings: |
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| Indian Music Appreciation Workshop |
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| This is an informal fun filled interactive workshop designed to give the novice listener an understanding of the basic elements that make up an Indian classical music performance. The mode of teaching will be primarily through practical lecture demonstration. |
| It is aimed at beginners. No prior exposure to Indian music or culture is necessary. The goal is that the student who comes out of the course will have a clear understanding of Indian classical music, as well as be able to perform a classical piece at the end of the workshop . |
| Main Topics |
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Historical aspect of Ragas |
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Understanding The Concept Of A Raga |
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Discussion Of Creativity And Technical Aspects |
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Basics Of Tala |
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Composition Genres: Dhrupad, Khyal, Thumri, Tarana, Alap-Jod-Jhala In Hindustani Music |
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Practically Teaching: How To Perform A Raga And Develop It |
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| Duration: 3 day workshop Module 1 and a 1/2 hours each day;
Can be customized to a weekend module |
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| Music Classes - Level 1 |
| Age Group: 4.5 to 6 years |
| Children will be taught |
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To sing various combinations / patterns of the Indian & Western music scale (Sa, Re, Ga, Ma/ Do, Re, Me...) |
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Voice training |
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Indian classical songs based on pure notes |
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To play fun children songs on the keyboard |
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| Duration: Once / Twice a week. 1 hour each class |
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| Music Classes - Level 2 |
| Age Group:
6 to 9 years |
| Children will be taught |
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To sing various combinations / patterns of the Indian music scale |
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Voice training |
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Indian Classical Compositions based on Ragas with Raga description,Taans and Tala system covered |
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Ragas- Khamaaj, Bhupali, Yaman, Bilaval, Kaafi |
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Educational songs based on Classical music |
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Select songs on the harmonium/ keyboard |
| Guitar Classes |
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Basic scale of the Western music system, |
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Technique of playing guitar with simple songs, chords |
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| Duration: Once / Twice a week. 1 hour each class |
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| Music Classes - Level 3 |
| Age Group: 9 to 16 years |
| Children will be taught: |
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To sing various combinations / patterns of the Indian music scale at an advanced level |
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Voice training techniques |
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Indian Classical Compositions based on Ragas with Raga description ,Taans and Tala system covered |
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Ragas- Khamaaj, Bhupali, Yaman, Bilaval, Kaafi |
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Students can be trained to appear for music exams (Diploma) at the Gandharva Mahavidyalaya and Pracheen Kala Kendra |
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| Duration: Once / Twice a week. 1 hour each class |
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| Music Classes - Level 4 |
| Age Group: Adults (Age 16 and above) |
| The following will be covered: |
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Classical music, light music and devotional music |
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These classes are primarily individual classes catering to each individual's levels, interests and needs. Focus would be on a basic understanding and training of classical music, compositions in Ragas and their development, devotional music (Bhajans, Gurbani ) and folk songs. |
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Duration: Once / Twice a week. 1 hour each class
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