North Indian Classical Music Dhrupad, Vocal lessons

From 79.95 C$ /h

Dhrupad is a sophisticated art form of Indian Classical music. At the core of this music lies the practice of Kharaj, which involves early morning vocal exercises. This practice effectively strengthens the vocal cords. In addition to this, the main lessons will encompass the practice of Sargam in Ragas like Yaman or Bhairav, followed by Alap and composition practices.

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Around Rotterdam, Netherlands

At teacher's location :

Waddenzee, Nootdorp, Netherlands

Online from Netherlands

About Me

Ilyas was born in Afghanistan, then moved to Pakistan and afterwards he was lucky to come to the Netherlands. He started his music learning journey in 2010 and is still going until now. meanwhile he also shares his music to those who love to learn singing Dhrupad or have a glimpse of it.

Education

Ilyas is originally from Afghanistan, he is graduated from Codarts conservatory in Rotterdam. And has obtained his bachelor’s and master's degree as a vocalist in Dhrupad and Khayal, the oldest form of Northern Indian classical music. He is also a very appreciated singer of Ghazal songs, Sufi songs and Qawwali.

Experience / Qualifications

With his interest in different religions and our present multi-cultural society, has he already performed in a wide variety of concerts and events in the Netherlands, Germany, India, and Surinam. He has performed as a soloist, and he is also very fond of working together with other musicians in cross-over projects and has already the privilege of performing with many bands/groups and artists, such as concerts with Breathing ensemble for tribute to Mohammad Rafi in The Netherlands as well as in Suriname, many projects with Genetic Choir such as Non Corpus Trilogie, Church songs and Stem & luister and he has performed in Ritual bells and Global gongs with Sinta Wullur and Jos van Kan and 'Temple of time' with Sinta Wullur and Miranda Lakerveld in the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam.
He also has performed in the Mystic festival in Rotterdam, Nowruz festival for the Zuiderstrand theater and Sufi Centre in singing folk songs and Sufi songs like Qawwali and Ghazals.

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Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

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Dutch

Hindi

Persian

Skills

Voice (music)

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5.0

(4)

I am Ai, a Soprano. I am giving lessons for Singing.
I have finished my study at:
Kyoto University of Arts/ Bachelor of Arts
Royal college of Music / Master of Music Performance
Royal conservatory in the Hague / Early Music Singing

I have an official teaching certificate in Japan, also I have wide range of experience of teaching and performing.
I would be grateful to share the music with you!

Marcel

5.0

(4)

Learning to sing is a long but an exciting process. This class is aimed for anyone who feels curious about starting to learn how to control their voice and the basics of vocal technique. It doesn't matter if you want to sing classical, jazz, pop music... learning to understand how your voice works is always good!

I'm a student of singing at the Royal Conservatoire of The Hague, specialised in Early Music.

Filipe

5.0

(4)

The present course is tutored by a Classical Singer and a Classical Pianist, both study connected to the Royal Conservatory Den Haag.

It is preferred to work weekly to optimize results. The singing, and main teacher, is always present to assure the vocal progression. The piano coach will be present as often as requested by the student/advised by the teacher. The pupils will then have the best piano accompaniment.

The main objective of the course is to work accordingly with the student's goals to give a well-driven direction to our study.

The course it's thought with classic technical basics (healthy vocal benefits) but other styles can be added like the musical, jazz, cabaret, etc...

Each case will have a personalized answer. The teachers' connection to the Royal Conservatory also ensures that complex problems can be solved by asking the highest experts.

> Lesson structure:

✓ The lessons start with body/posture awareness, movement and breathing exercises followed by an individual set of vocalizes that may incorporate some scales, cords and/or improvisation.

✓ After the warm-up, depending on the student's level and goals, some song methods may fallow and/or the repertoire on which we decided to work.

✓ While working on the pieces several kinds of information will be provided:

• The Anatomy of the Voice (body, breathing, vocal cord, resonances, prevention and counseling about vocal disorders);

• Language and Phonetic knowledge of Italian, French, German, English, Spanish and Portuguese (+ strategies to enable singing in other languages).

• Vocal Interpretation, phrase, prosody, colors, coordination with the piano and tools how to personalize the 'message', among others based on appropriate bibliography;

• Drama basics, stage preparation, and fright avoidance strategies.

• Music Theory and History in order to understand the pieces more deeply through a quick analysis, period and style.

✓ At the end of each season (non-mandatory) public auditions can be arranged whenever an artistic space would be willing to receive great voices and repertoire. This works as progressive training for students individually and/or coupled - ensemble skills.

The lessons can be given in English, Spanish and Portuguese. They can be held at the teacher's location or at the student's address.

If you would like to have more information please do not hesitate to contact me!

Sanghamitra

5.0

(4)

Learning modules to choose from: Voice training, Hindustani Classical, Rabindra Sangeet, Nazrulgeeti, Indian Folk Songs, Adhunik Bangla Gaan ( Modern Bengali Songs), Bollywood songs, Theory of Hindustani classical music
Homework or Repetition at home is necessary.

Ludovica

5.0

(4)

Hello there, my name is Ludovica and
I am an Italian singer and singing teacher.
I hold a Bachelor's degree in singing from the Venice Conservatoire (Italy) and a Master’s degree in classical singing from the Royal Conservatoire of The Hague.

I believe that singing is, above all, therapeutic. If you feel the urge to sing, it's because you have the desire to communicate in a different way.

I’ve been teaching singing since 2016, and I am specialized in resolving intonation issues that prevent you from fully enjoying your voice and having fun while singing.

My lessons focus on developing a solid, healthy vocal technique that respects the voice, all within a fun and supportive environment.

My mission is to help you become a confident and indipendent musician with a strong artistic identity.

If you're eager to make progress while having fun, don’t hesitate to contact me!

Juncai

5.0

(4)

Hi, my name is Juncai, and I'm very happy that you clicked my profile among all those excellent professionals, I appreciate that!!

In this course, you will learn from me:
1. The vocal technique that I've learned from my teachers.
2. The correct concept of singing.
3. A systematic self-learning process on music learning.
4. How to give yourself feedback efficiently.
5. How to interpret different music styles.

Not-So-Fun facts about learning singing:
1. You should efficiently practice singing every day! (If not, at least 5 times a week.)
2. It really really takes time, so please be patient and kind to yourself.
3. All Songs/Arias/Recits consist of multiple components, you need to dedicate yourself to each part of the component separately, with no shortcuts and no cheating.
4. Singing lessons can be very abstract and vary a lot on each individual, it is super common to feel that you get lost, when you feel that way, don't be afraid to talk it out and we can find sa olution together.

Fun facts about learning singing:
1. IT'S FUN TO SING!!
2. You got the chance to explore more music.
3. You can proudly title yourself a SINGER ! ; )
4. It's actually a cardio workout, so it's good for health.
5. A boost for your charisma.
6. And so on and so on, I believe you can find more answers ....

In the end, have faith and believe in yourself in the learning process! Find what suits the best for yourself, music is very personal and intimate, there's not a single person in the world can sound as beautiful as you, so let's embrace your unique voice and let it shine!!

Dominyka

5.0

(4)

With my expertise of teaching over 300 students, having Bachelors and Masters Degree in jazz singing from the Royal Conservatory of The Hague, success in several contests, attended lessons, masterclasses and workshops from professionals - I believe I can be a great contribution to your daily life with engaging singing or piano lessons.

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BACKGROUND:
Dominyka is a professional singer, singing, and piano teacher that is currently based in The Hague. She plays piano, violin and writes her own music.
Over the past decade, she graduated from the Royal Conservatory in The Netherlands with Bachelor's and Master's degrees in jazz singing and in pedagogical minor studies. She had a chance to participate in various music festivals as a singer, have concerts of her own, be behind the scenes in various TV shows, and win several vocal competitions, and she truly developed her ears and her knowledge that she is now also able to help others to find their own unique singing voice.

She has developed her knowledge of vocal technique, CVT method, stage presence, body language, storytelling, composition, writing, improvisation and so on. with various great teachers from all over the world. As well as, she had the honour to participate in workshops of Snarky Puppy, Dianne Reeves, Dena DeRose, Bob Stoloff, Norma Winstone, Magda Mayas, Fay Classon, etc. In addition, she took a course with Stevie Mackey, and Cheryl Porter and had lessons with Natalie Weiss. Dominyka has a passion for music production and currently she is learning more about mixing.

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MOTIVATION:

"I feel like voice is a unique thing and music is such a good therapy. I believe everyone can sing, and I believe that everyone could sing greatly if they are patient and put work in it." - Dominyka

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LESSONS:

I whole-heartedly promise that with our singing lessons, you will learn more about your own voice and that you will develop your own sound as a singer. My students prove time and time again that they enjoy the lessons very much and they notice clear improvements themselves.

We work on warm-ups/warm-downs, breath support and its control, sound projection, how the larynx, jaw, and tongue work and can function freely, vowel placement, vocal effects, vocal color, dynamics, articulation, stage presence, high notes - power singing (belting), jazz improvisation, vocal improvisation, interpretations, rhythmic variations, and so much more.

My goal for you is to have the best time and spend lesson time wisely while we achieve the best results in singing. If there is a wish, I can also help you to broaden your knowledge about the repertoire that is suiting to your voice color, recording sessions, live performance situations, "a workout plan for singing", songwriting/composing, music theory, ear-training, solfeggio, and such.

I recognise that every voice is unique, and that's why my singing lessons are customised to suit each individual student. The focus is on building a strong foundation in vocal technique, honing performance skills, and curating a versatile repertoire that aligns with your musical aspirations.

Whether you're a beginner or a more experienced singer, I am here to help you reach your goals. I aim to instil confidence and encourage individuality as I am very adaptable with my teaching methods because everybody processes information differently. And what’s more... It is enjoyable and fulfilling.

So therefore, I can help all who are interested in finding their own authentic voice!

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P.S. All styles are welcome! (pop/jazz/RnB/musicals/and so on)

If you wish to learn how to play piano, read the notes, learn basic or advanced music theory, practice solfeggio, or learn more about jazz harmony - reach out to me because I teach that as well.

See you soon :)

Vanessa

5.0

(4)

Looking to improve your singing, gain confidence, and express yourself better?

I am a voice teacher with over 3 years of experience teaching students from ages 5 to adults. I have taught over 40 students in all genres, classical, musical theatre, and pop, and have successfully prepared them for ABRSM and Trinity exams. I believe that singing is innate to all of us, and if you can speak, you can sing!

My class structure depends on your goals and starting point. During your lesson, we will explore your vocal profile and your goals, and I will show some of the vocal exercises that may help you. You can also bring a song you like, and we can work on the vocal technique, text, and facial or body expression. You can then decide if we are a good fit for one another.

A singing class for children is very different from a class for adults. For example, with younger children, we do more vocal exploration and movement, to ensure that they build a love for music and to protect their voice. With adults looking to audition for semi-professional to professional jobs, we work on building a practical practice plan for your own vocal gym. For vocational adult amateurs, we may work on more songs than vocal exercises.

I have a Master of Music in Singing (Classical) at the Royal Conservatoire The Hague, and previously graduated with a Bachelor of Music (Vocal Performance) from the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester. I've received training in contemporary pop singing style with Meredith Colby's Neuro-Vocal Method, and also believe in the body-based Alexander Technique method of posture alignment. I regularly go for voice teacher training to make sure I stay updated with factual, anatomy-based methods.

Students say that I bring a high energy, productive structure, and a personable atmosphere to every class!

Briana

5.0

(4)

If you have a love for music, singing is a great activity to take up. Whether you want to pursue it as a career or simply as a hobby, singing helps you develop your rhythm, pitch, and self-confidence. This course is open to everyone who wants to improve their technique and personal performance, and I offer guidance on vocal phrasing, rhythm, enunciation, and song selection based on your vocal range and preferred genre. Additionally, I provide piano accompaniment, personalised exercises, and various methods to enhance your vocal skills while having fun exploring the beauty of the voice.

Julia

5.0

(4)

Welcome to the world of singing! Whether you are an aspiring singer or simply want to improve your singing abilities, this class will help you unlock your true vocal potential. Under the guidance of an experienced singing coach, you will embark on a journey of self-discovery, technical mastery, and artistic expression.

Course Overview:
In these singing lessons, we will cover a wide range of topics to enhance your vocal skills and confidence. From beginners to intermediate and advanced levels, each class will be tailored to meet the unique needs of the participants. Here's an overview of what you can expect:

Vocal Technique: Learn the fundamental techniques for healthy and efficient vocal production, including breath control, posture, vocal exercises, range expansion, and vocal resonance. Develop a solid foundation to support your singing journey.

Ear Training: Sharpen your musical ear by training your ability to recognize and reproduce different pitches, intervals, scales, and melodies. Enhance your pitch accuracy, intonation, and overall musicianship.

Artistic Interpretation: Dive into the emotional and expressive aspects of singing. Discover how to connect with lyrics, convey meaning, and communicate effectively with your audience. Explore different musical genres and develop your unique style.

Performance Skills: Develop stage presence and confidence through various performance techniques. Learn how to engage an audience, handle stage fright, and deliver a compelling performance. Receive constructive feedback to refine your stagecraft.

Song Selection and Repertoire Building: Explore a diverse range of songs and genres, including pop, classical, and musical theater. Discover songs that showcase your voice and challenge your skills. Build a repertoire that reflects your musical tastes and goals.

Vocal Health and Care: Understand the importance of vocal health and maintaining a healthy voice. Explore techniques to prevent vocal strain, warm-up and cool-down exercises, and strategies for vocal recovery.

Collaborative Opportunities: Engage in group exercises, duets, and ensemble singing to enhance your ability to harmonize, blend, and work with other musicians. Collaborate with fellow participants and develop valuable teamwork skills.

Whether your goal is to pursue singing as a career or simply to enjoy the art of singing, these lessons will provide you with the necessary tools and knowledge to thrive as a vocalist. Join us on this exciting journey of vocal discovery, and let your voice soar to new heights!

Suzanne

5.0

(4)

Do you want to work with a Vocal Coach?
Do you have a specific goal in mind vocally and would you like to work towards it?
You are very welcome!
Coaching for auditions, personal growth, theater productions, etc.

Together we will look at what you are encountering and get to work technically and musically!

Wojciech

5.0

(4)

Hello there! I'm Wojciech, I'm excited to share my love for classical singing with you. Whether you're new to the art or have years of experience, I'm here to support you on your musical adventure. All ages are welcome to join!

About Me: I’m a countertenor who recently graduated with a Master’s degree in Early Music Voice from the Conservatorium van Amsterdam. With years of dedicated training and a deep passion for the art of singing, I am well-prepared to guide you on your musical journey.

Mahdokht

5.0

(4)

I will teach technique for classical singing and awareness to your body while singing.
We mostly work on technique to sing healthy and find your capability for your unique voice .
I would be honored to start working with you.
Mahdokht

Prodipta

5.0

(4)

Looking forward to training students with a keen interest in Indian vocal music especially Hindustani classical music. Voice training is a mandatory part of the sessions including voice modulation and dynamics. Also teach Indian film music. As a vocal music teacher, I have 6 years of experience

Luyi

5.0

(4)

Hey hey, I'm a 22-year-old fourth-year conservatory student. I've been singing and playing piano with all my heart since I was 5.
I started teaching singing and piano three years ago (in Dutch and English) and have discovered that I really enjoy it. In my lessons, I focus on repertoire, theory, and especially the pieces the student enjoys bringing to the lesson, as I strive to make the lessons as enjoyable as possible for the student!
We also work on pieces a student needs for a specific purpose. Here too, I'm happy to work with the student to choose a piece (if they so desire) that's a good fit for them.
Do you have any questions? Feel free to send me a message!