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Classical Music Exam Prep - Prarambhik tp Praveshika Pratham

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by Onkar Deshmukh

16 Years Experience

A Graded Radio Artist for Light Music by Prasar Bharti Aakashvani Pune, Onkar Deshmukh has won several music competitions and performed as a lead singer in various music shows in major cities.

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Instruction Language

: English

Course Summary

This course is designed for students who are preparing for their Prarambhik and Praveshika Pratham examination in Hindustani Classical Vocals. However, students who don’t wish to appear for the exams can also enroll.

The course curriculum is created in accordance with the Akhil Bhartiya Gandharva Mahavidyalay Mandal syllabus. Hence, the syllabus follows a well-defined progression, ensuring systematic learning from basics to advanced levels.

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Onkar Deshmukh

Onkar Deshmukh

Experience: 16 Years

From: India

  • Teacher Skill Keywords

    Teacher Skill Keywords

    Indian Classical Music, Vocal Training, Advanced Vocals, Classical Singing, Vocalist, Classical Music, Hindustani Vocals, Indian Music, Indian Vocals, International Artist
  • Education

    Education

    Sangeet Visharad from Akhil Bhartiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, Mumbai

About the Course

The highlights of this course include -

  1. Practical knowledge of notes that include the following combination of structured exercises, listening practice, and vocal training -

  • Students are introduced to the seven fundamental notes (Sa, Re, Ga, Ma, Pa, Dha, Ni) in Shuddha (natural) and Vakra (distorted) form.

  • Repeated practice of individual swaras to develop clarity and singing notes using the vowel sound.

  • Doing the Sargam practice by singing swaras in different patterns to build accuracy.

  • Basic Alankars will be taught that are expected in the exam. Additionally, information on how swaras are identified will also be taught. 

  • Emphasis on ear training by recommended song list.

  1. Practical knowledge of Raagas set for the exam

  • Raag Durga

  • Raag Khamaj

  • Raag Kafi

  • Raag Bhimpalasi

  • Raag Des

  • Raag Bhoop

  • Raag Bageshree

  • Information on full grammar of all the above raagas will be given and taught

  • One Bandish in each raag stated above will be taught

  1. Primary information on Taal

  • Taal Teentaal

  • Taal Keherva

  • Taal Dadra

  1. Basic musical terms and definitions asked in the exam

  • Thaat

  • Swar

  • Vaadi-Sanvaadi

  • Samay

  • Aaroh-Avaroh

  • Varjya swar

About the Teacher

Born in a family of music lovers he has been learning music and performing since 3 years of age. At the age of 9, he sang a Marathi duet for All India Radio. 

Onkar received advanced training in light music from Dr Saleel Kulkarni, Pandit Ramesh Kanole, and Pandita. Sita for Indian classical Music. Onkar is a ‘Sangeet Visharad’ with a special qualification from Akhil Bhartiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal, Mumbai. He is a Graded Radio Artist for Light Music by Prasar Bharti Aakashvani Pune.   

He has won several music competitions and performed as a lead singer in various music shows in major cities in India. He has also performed in front of renowned people like eminent historian Padma Vibhushan Shri. Babasaheb Purandare, Lyricist Shri. Pravin Devane, Singer Shri Shridhar Fadke, International Jaltarang player Pandit. Shri Milind Tulankar.  

In the United Kingdom, he has performed at prestigious venues like Maharashtra Mandal, London and Mauritian Marathi Society, London and also several other venues in the U.K

Few of his music performance clips can be seen on YouTube and other social media sources. He is actively involved in teaching music.

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Available For All Age-Groups

Available For All Age-Groups

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344 Online live sessions completed

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  • Has different breathing capabilities

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