Learn the Basics of Playback Singing

The course will introduce students to important concepts and techniques of Playback singing. Sooraj believes that there are different methods of learning to sing. He breaks down the learning process into smaller parts. He customises the course depending upon the student’s current voice and the types of songs that suit their voice. The following are the topics to be covered:

• Introduction to breathing exercises
• Ear training, voice modulation techniques and vocal exercises
• Learn how to sing in pitch and how to deliver lyrics through 4 simple techniques
• Learn to control breathing while singing
• Different aspects of playback singing

About the Teacher: Sooraj Rajan is a highly trained singer/songwriter from Bangalore. He has been performing and playing music for eight years and is currently working on his new album. Since childhood, he has been a keen learner of music, especially singing and playing the guitar. His first teacher was his father from whom he learnt how to appreciate music first. Songs from movies like Roja and Rangeela inspired him to learn singing and he practised with the playback for hours at a stretch, till he thought he got it right.

He has collaborated with artists like Krfew and Krishanu Borah for their independent projects which are available on all the music streaming platforms. The song 'Kashi' with the renowned producer of Delhi, Krfew, has over a hundred thousand views on Youtube.

Sooraj released a three-track EP called 'Dispose' in 2019 and was a part of the 98.3 Fm radio Artist of the Month podcast.

His original music revolves around Indie pop, inspired by artists such as The Beatles, The Doors, Radiohead, AR Rahman, Illayaraja, Amit Trivedi and many more. The melody of a song is something Sooraj resonates with the most.