Intermediate Rāga
Deepen your rāga study through Rāga Bhairon, a reflective morning rāga.
Course Overview
Building on the Beginning Rāga course, students deepen their understanding of Rāga Bhairon through structured study, guided practice, and performance.
Students continue to work with rāga structure while developing more control in the voice. The course also helps students shape phrases with greater care and stay grounded in the rāga.
Through regular practice, students build the patience and steadiness needed for deeper rāga study.
What This Course Develops
This course helps students strengthen the voice and develop a more careful approach to rāga.
- Strengthen pitch control and intonation
- Shape phrases with more intention and nuance
- Develop rhythmic awareness within bandish and tāl
- Stay grounded in the rāga while improvising
- Build steadiness and patience in daily practice
- Prepare for deeper rāga study
Hear About the Intermediate Rāga Course
In this introduction, Ustad Shafqat Ali Khan shares what students can expect as they begin their Intermediate Rāga journey.
What’s Included in the Full Course
Intermediate Rāga
Full Course
For students ready to deepen their understanding of rāga through structured study and performance in Rāga Bhairon.
Course fee: $399
In the live classes, you’ll work with your own voice on Rāga Bhairon through guided practice and focused feedback on pitch and phrasing.
Recorded lessons include:
- History of Rāga & Khayāl
- Daily Vocal Exercises
- Rāga Bhairon: Study & Demonstrations
- Ālāp – Practical Demonstration
- Bandish with Rhythm – Part 1
- Bandish with Rhythm – Part 2
- Student Music Glossary
- 12 months of access
Live Zoom classes:
- Live Class 1 – Rāga Bhairon: Ālāp
Developing the rāga slowly through ālāp, exploring its notes and mood. - Live Class 2 – Rāga Bhairon: Bandish with Rhythm 1
Working with the bandish to understand how it sits within the rāga and tāl. - Live Class 3 – Rāga Bhairon: Bandish with Rhythm 2
Expanding ideas and improvisation, bringing ālāp and bandish together.
Private 1:1 session with Ustad Shafqat Ali Khan
- Individual vocal guidance tailored to your range, expression, and musical development.
Bonus: Rāga Mian Ki Todi Study Module
Includes Introduction , Explanation and Performance Modules.No live Zoom classes.
Course fee: $399
Experience a Full Rāga Bhairon Performance
Rāga Bhairon holds an important place in the classical vocal tradition of the subcontinent.
In this performance, students can hear how Rāga Bhairon moves and develops over time.
Experience how the concepts taught throughout the course come together in a complete Rāga Bhairon performance.
