Carnatic Music Classes
The LEAP program (Learn- Engage - Advance- Perform) is a goal oriented program on instruction in Carnatic music that is focused on developing musical skills steadily and systematically within the framework of classicism and grammar. The program will maintain balance among bhavam, bhakti, ragam, talam and sahityam in developing the musical acumen of the students. The program emphasizes mutual appreciation rather than competition among students to build their competence.
Information sessions will be held from 3 PM - 4 PM Central time on the last Sunday of every month.
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Beginner
Fun introduction to Carnatic music. Students will start singing small compositions right away and learn musical aspects alongside covering…
Junior
Students will learn core compositions by trinity in a variety of taalams, suddhamadhyama/pratimadhyama ragams and start to develop ability to sing alapana and...
Senior
Students will expand repertoire into a variety of compositions beyond trinity, in scholarly ragas like Begada, Sahana, Nattaikurinji, Surutti, Durbar, Nayaki and...
Concert
Students will continue to expand repertoire into a variety of composition beyond trinity with kritis by Papanasam Sivan, Gopalakrishna Bharati...
Beginner Level
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Junior
Students will learn nuanced violin playing technique along the way in video demonstrations. and competitions. music performances…
Senior
Students will expand repertoire into a variety of compositions beyond trinity, in scholarly ragas like Begada…
Concert
Students will learn nuanced aspects and etiquette of violin accompaniment and acquire the ability to mirror the main artiste’s musical ideas and augment the concert…
About the Instructor
The classes will be taught by Dr. Vijaykumar Krishnan who is a music teacher, musician and researcher with a traditional musical lineage steeped in classicism. He was initiated into Carnatic music by his maternal grandfather Shri Erode Viswanatha Iyer at age five. He primarily learnt in the traditional guru-shishya parampara from his Guru and mother Late Smt. Akhila Krishnan, an eminent vocalist who has the great opportunity to learn from stalwarts like Shri Palghat Mani Iyer, Shri K.V Narayanaswamy, and Shri T. K Jayarama Iyer.
Dr. Vijaykumar Krishnan has performed in hundreds of concerts, both solo and accompaniment on the violin, including those at Music Academy Madras, All India Radio mini national program and Doordarshan. He has accompanied musical stalwarts including Dr. Balamurali Krishna, Rama Lakshmana brothers, Shri D.K.Jayaraman, Shri Maharajapuram Santhanam, Shri T.R.Subramanyam, Shri Neyveli Santhanagopalan, and Vidushi Aruna Sairam among other vidwans.
About Us
Mission
To become a center of excellence in Carnatic music.
Vision
Create musical knowledge, develop Carnatic music talent through innovative, active, collaborative learning, and individualized experiences.
