Fundamentals of Carnatic Music Online

The highlights of the course -

• Comprehending the concept of Shruthi heuristically till the learner catches it to ascertain the comfortable pitch
• Voice Culture: For getting Swarasthanas right, Thalam right. It also aids in developing good breadth control. 
• Sarali Varisai: 3 Speeds in Mayamalavagowlai Ragam to get a better understanding of the swarasthanas, and basics of Laya pattern. (This can be done in other Major Melakartha Ragas as well).
• Janta Varisai: 3 Speeds - Provides insight into the Chowla Kaalam, Dvikalai Thalam used in Varnams, Pallavi besides help in the fast rendering of Swaram and sarvalaghu swaras.
• Dhattu Varisai- Gaining Mastery over the Swarasthanas by rendering the Zig-Zag patterns of swaras
• Thaara Sthaayi Varisai: Help increase the range of the voice to traverse easily in the higher octave
• Mandara Sthayi Varisai: Helps to reach the lower octave with ease thereby increasing the voice range.
• Alankarams: Provide insight into the 7 major thalas ( Sooladhi Saptha thalas ) and various concepts of the Thala Dasa Praanas.
• Geethams: Introduction to ragas, different Swarasthanas, different types of gamakas, the differentiation and identification of ragas
• Jathiswaras and Lakshaman Geetham: For exams and a better understanding of the raaga
• Bruga Sadaga Varisai: To get the gamakas properly
• Swarajathis: Understanding Swara Sahithya patterns
• Varisais and geethams in Thishram: Introduction to Thishra Nadai

About the Teacher

Smt. Annapoorna Karthik has over 20 years of experience in teaching music. She has trained under the tutelage of Sri. T.G. Badrinarayananin her initial years. Thereafter, she trained with Vid. S. Sowmya at the advanced level. She completed her Master's in Music at Madras University, Tamil Nadu. At present, she is training under the guidance of Prof. Mysore Nagamani Srinath.    

Annapoorna has performed at several music concerts in India and abroad on esteemed platforms. They are - the Indian High Commission, London, UK, London International Arts Festival, UK, and Sri Rama Mandira Malleshwaram, Bangalore - to name a few. 

Annapoorna’s dedication to music and her soulful renditions have been rewarded with accolades. Some of her noteworthy awards include Best Performance by VDS Arts Academy Award consecutively for 2006 and 2007, Outstanding Performance by Ayyappa Seva Samaj Nairobi in 2010, and  K. B.Sundarambal Endowment Award by MGR Janaki College - to name a few. 

Currently, she teaches music online to students from diverse age groups and geographical locations. The students who have trained under her are taking her legacy ahead by making their mark on several concerts and have won several awards.