Ghatam and Konnakol for Beginners

During the duration of this course, students will learn basic Ghatam fingering patterns, exclusive Ghatam fingering techniques, the fundamental lessons of the four major talas, as well as the essential skills required of any musician for the successful recitation of the Ghatam Konnakol. In addition to these lessons, students of this course will also improve their listening skills and become well versed in tala exercises. This course helps to develop overall skills in musicianship as it relates to Carnatic tradition.

ABOUT THE TEACHER: Ghatam Karthick Subramaniam has achieved an M.A. in Music Philosophy as well as a Ph.D. in Sanskrit from Ramakrishna Mission (RKM) Vivekananda College. He continued on to further his education with another M.A. in Indian Music from the University of Madras. Today, he performs in India and abroad playing music and presenting lectures on many musical topics. Leading by example, Subramaniam is still learning as a student of Sri. T.H. Vikku Vinayakram and Sri. T.H. Subash Chandran. Honored to be graded an ‘A-TOP’ artist by All India Radio, he is eager to ensure the tradition of Classical Indian Music continues into the next generation and to that end is currently serving as an instructor in addition to performing and study.