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Hindustani Classical Vocal: Foundations

Swar, alankar, raag basics and riyaz routine — Banaras gharana

4.9 (98 ratings) 860 students 2h 34m total 10 lessons

Created by Pt. Vivek Shukla
Updated Oct 2026

What you'll learn

  • Sargam practice
  • Alankars 1-10
  • Taal: Teentaal & Dadra
  • Raag Yaman
  • Raag Bhupali
  • Simple bandish

Curriculum

4 sections · 10 lessons · 2h 34m

  • Sargam practice 15:00
  • Alankars 1-10 22:00
  • Taal: Teentaal & Dadra 10:00
  • Raag Yaman 17:00
  • Raag Bhupali 24:00
  • Simple bandish 12:00
  • Daily 30-minute riyaz plan 19:00
  • Recording and self-review 7:00

About this course

Swar, alankar, raag basics and riyaz routine — Banaras gharana. This course is taught by Pt. Vivek Shukla and is designed for learners who want clear concepts, plenty of worked examples and a structured plan they can follow at their own pace.

Every lesson is short and focused, so you can learn on your phone during a commute or on a laptop at home. Download notes, attempt practice questions after each section and earn a TutorPapa certificate of completion when you finish.

Requirements

  • A phone, tablet or laptop with internet
  • A notebook for practice
  • No prior experience beyond the stated level
Suitable for
Ages 13+ · all levels
Version
v1.0 · updated Oct 2026
Content source & licence
Original content by the instructor (SAMPLE) · All rights reserved — personal use only
What changed
First published version.

Your instructor

Pt. Vivek Shukla
Pt. Vivek Shukla

Hindustani classical vocal & harmonium

4.8 rating 18 yrs experience Sangeet Visharad, Banaras Hindu University

Learn raag, taal and riyaz the traditional Banaras gharana way, adapted for online learners. Beginners start with swar practice and simple bhajans; advanced students prepare for Prayag Sangeet Samiti exams.

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Student reviews

Sample reviews for preview

4.9

98 ratings

M

Mohd. Arif

2 weeks ago

Clear explanations in simple language. I finally understand topics I struggled with for months.

K

Kritika J.

3 weeks ago

Great value for money compared to coaching fees. The certificate was a nice bonus.

D

Deepak Y.

1 month ago

Well-structured curriculum and the instructor answers questions quickly.

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