• Registrations will be accepted on first come first served basis.
• The fees for the workshop is $225 per participant.
• Workshop payments could be made using one of the following methods:
  • Online using the links /portal provided on our website.
  • By Zelle using swathithirunalfestival@gmail.com to US BANK

Any questions regarding the workshop.. please write to swathithirunalfestival@gmail.com or contact one of us

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Carnatic Music Workshop (Advanced)

Who it will be beneficial for:

Advanced Students / Teachers / Concert Performers

What will be covered:

• Few rare compositions.
• Voice Culture & Voice Usage to meet the demands of long practice hours, concert performances and recordings.
• Gamakas,Brighas and related concepts.
• A walkthrough on how to learn a composition thoroughly, covering the minutest details.
• Manodharmam / Improvisational Singing - insight into
  • Raga Alapana
  • Neraval
  • Kalpana Swaras & Kanakku/Korvai
• Basics to Manodharmam - the proven algorithm
• Ragam, Tanam, Pallavi - The concept and how one can evolve in this space.
• A guided session of listening to a yesteryear doyen's recording, how to learn/ imbibe aspects from their approach.
• Q & A session.

Eligibility:
If you are able to understand and visualize the depth into which the above mentioned points are drilling down, then you are eligible to be apart of this segment.

Takeaway:
Beyond learning a few compositions and learning a few concepts, this workshop intends to set a slightly more long-term goal. The idea is to tune you into a routine of effective practice methodologies to gear you up and make you a more efficient practitioner of this Art Form.

Carnatic Music Workshop (Beginners)

Who it will be beneficial for:
Beginners / Listeners / Casual Singers / Anyone with interest in the Art Form and wants to try and learn more

What will be covered:

• Four to Five compositions which are not overly complex, but at the same time, are great additions to your singing list.
• Basics - How to practice effectively, how to get the right voice projection and how to make minor adjustments.
• A quick look into the art of listening to a Carnatic music concert.
• Essential introduction to manodharamam.
• Q & A Session.
• Interactive & knowledge gaining activities.

Eligibility:
Anyone and Everyone, as long as you have the interest and the panache to learn. Beginners / students who are approaching the end of geethams and stepping into learning Varnams/Krithis will find this session very useful.

Takeaway:
In depth understanding of the compositions along with tips to integrate practice methodologies into your daily practice routine for a more efficient singing experience.