Our Classes
At Vara Veena Music Academy, we offer structured Carnatic music classes tailored to all levels — from beginners who are just starting their musical journey to advanced students preparing for professional performances.
Beginner Classes
Designed for students with little or no prior experience, these classes introduce fundamental concepts of Carnatic music, including basic vocal exercises, rhythm (Tala), and introductory Veena techniques.
- Introduction to swaras and simple ragas
- Basic voice training and breath control
- Elementary Tala patterns
- First lessons on Veena posture and string plucking
Intermediate Classes
These classes build on the basics and help students refine their skills, explore complex ragas, and enhance rhythmic understanding.
- Learning varnams and kritis
- Advanced Tala cycles and rhythm improvisation
- Vocal exercises for tone and pitch control
- Intermediate Veena fingering and techniques
Advanced Classes
For serious students aiming to perform professionally, these classes focus on mastery, improvisation, and concert preparation.
- Raga alapana and manodharma sangeetham (improvisation)
- Complex kritis and pallavis
- Concert repertoire and stage presence
- Advanced Veena techniques and solo performances
Other Offerings
- Group classes and workshops
- Special sessions on music theory and composition
- Performance opportunities and annual concerts
- Flexible online lessons