Begin the study of rāga through focused vocal practice, guided demonstration, and close work with a single rāga. This course helps students build stability in the voice and develop a clearer sense of melodic movement.

Course Overview
The Beginning Rāga course introduces the study of rāga through focused work in Rāga Malkauns.

A deeply meditative late-night rāga, Rāga Malkauns allows for slow and spacious exploration. Its calm character makes it especially well suited to developing control, listening, and familiarity with rāga structure.

Through guided vocal practice, listening, and demonstration, students build pitch stability, steadiness in the voice, and a clearer sense of melodic movement.

This course offers a gentle and approachable entry into rāga study while laying the foundation for deeper musical development.

What Students Will Learn

• Develop pitch stability and steadiness in the voice
• Build familiarity with rāga structure
• Strengthen listening through guided demonstration
• Recognize characteristic melodic movement in Rāga Malkauns
• Establish a foundation for deeper rāga study

Course Curriculum

Module 1 — Vocal Preparation

• Daily Vocal Exercises
• Daily Vocal Exercises — Part 2

Module 2 — Rāga Malkauns

• Introduction to Rāga Malkauns
• Understanding Rāga Malkauns
• Performance Demonstration

Watch the performance demonstration

Rāga Malkauns holds a revered place in the classical musical heritage of the subcontinent. This performance allows students to hear how melodic movement, phrasing, and expression unfold within the rāga. Listening in this way helps connect the guided material of the course with the living sound of performance.

Watch the Rāga Malkauns performance

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Beginning Rāga — Full Course
Includes the full self-study course plus live Zoom classes for added guidance and support.

• Full self-study course
• 3 live Zoom classes
• Guided instruction and feedback
• Lifetime access

$349
Best for: Students who want structure, guidance, and live learning support.

Enrollment Options
Choose the format that best supports your way of learning.

Beginning Rāga — Self-Study
A flexible format built around recorded lessons for students who prefer to study at their own pace.

• Recorded video lessons
• Guided course material
• Lifetime access

$129
Best for: Independent learners seeking flexibility.