Study Classical Vocal Music
with
Ustad Shafqat Ali Khan
An online learning space for students around the world to study classical vocal music through guided video lessons and live instruction.
Rooted in the classical vocal tradition of the subcontinent
Welcome to the Online School of
Ustad Shafqat Ali Khan
Master vocalist of the Sham Chaurasi Gharana
"Music has the power to transcend our differences and bring us together."
At the Shafqat Ali Khan School of Classical Vocal Music, we welcome students from all cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs, united by a shared love of music.
About the Maestro
Ustad Shafqat Ali Khan is a master vocalist of the Sham Chaurasi Gharana, with over forty years of performance and teaching experience.
His teaching offers students the opportunity to study classical vocal music through direct guidance, careful listening, and steady vocal development.
Known for his gentle guidance and deep understanding of vocal expression, he helps students grow with clarity, confidence, and respect for the tradition.
Learn more about the Maestro
A Living Tradition
The Sham Chaurasi Gharana is a classical vocal tradition shaped by generations of dedicated practice and teaching.
Known for clarity, emotional depth, and subtle melodic expression, it continues through performance, study, and careful transmission.
Today, Ustad Shafqat Ali Khan carries this tradition forward through teaching and performance.
Website Launch Offer
15% off all courses through Friday August 28
Use code WELCOME15 at checkout. Applies to self-study and full course enrollments.
Areas of Study
Rāga
Build a strong foundation in rāga through melodic structure, voice culture, and guided step-by-step training.
Thumri
Explore thumri through melody, poetry, subtle phrasing, and expressive vocal development.
Ghazal
Study ghazal as poetic storytelling through refined melodic lines, phrasing and emotional expression.
Sufi Vocal
Explore Sufi-Kaafi singing through devotional poetry, expressive phrasing, and traditional melodic forms.
Experience the Voice
The vocal tradition of the Sham Chaurasi Gharana comes alive through performance.
Listen to a live performance excerpt by Ustad Shafqat Ali Khan and hear the depth and expression at the heart of this tradition.
Classical Night with Shafqat Ali Khan
Live at Alhamra Hall, Lahore, 2023
Raag Aiman performed by Ustad Shafqat Ali Khan
What Students Can Expect
Vocal Stability
Develop a more centered tone with guided classical vocal
training.
Refined Listening
Learn to hear pitch, phrasing, and subtle melodic movement more clearly.
Expressive Depth
Shape phrases with meaning and emotional intention.
Classical Form
Build a clearer understanding of structure, development, and movement in classical vocal music.
Musical Growth
Strengthen technique and musicianship in a way that supports steady long-term growth.
Begin Your Musical Journey
Choose the course path that best supports your voice, your interests, and your level of study
