Rāga Vocal Training
Learn rāga through guided practice
and demonstration with Ustad Shafqat Ali Khan
Overview
Rāga lies at the heart of classical vocal music. In these courses, students learn by singing, listening, and following Ustad Shafqat Ali Khan’s demonstrations.
The training helps students understand how a rāga moves, how phrases are shaped, and how expression develops within the rāga.
This page introduces two levels of study: Beginning Rāga and Intermediate Rāga. Together, they give students a clear path for building vocal control and developing a deeper understanding of rāga.
Hear About the Rāga Training
In this short introduction, Ustad Shafqat Ali Khan speaks about the Rāga Vocal Training program and how students are guided through the study of rāga.
This video introduces the training as a whole, rather than one specific level.
Rāga Enrollment Options
Beginning Rāga
Begin rāga study through focused work in Rāga Malkauns, a calm and meditative rāga, while exploring the contrasting character of Rāga Aiman.
Students build a steadier voice, stronger listening skills, and a clearer understanding of how rāgas are developed and performed.
Intermediate Rāga
Deepen rāga study through focused work in Rāga Bhairon, a reflective morning rāga.
Students develop stronger phrasing, greater vocal control, and a deeper understanding of rāga movement through the study of alaap, bandish, and rhythm.
