Beginning Rāga
Learn the foundation of rāga through the calm, meditative sound of Rāga Malkauns.
Course Overview
The Beginning Rāga course introduces students to rāga singing through the study of Rāga Malkauns and a demonstration of Rāga Aiman.
Rāga Malkauns, a meditative late‑night rāga, invites students to move slowly, listen closely, and develop steadiness and control in the voice.
Rāga Aiman offers a contrasting musical experience, giving students another way to hear how a rāga is shaped through melody and expression.
With guided instruction from Ustad Shafqat Ali Khan, students begin to understand how a rāga unfolds and build a strong foundation for future rāga study.
Hear About the Beginning
Rāga Course
In this introduction, Ustad Shafqat Ali Khan speaks about the Beginning Rāga course and how students are guided through the study of Rāga Malkauns.
What This Course Develops
This course helps students strengthen the voice gradually through structured vocal training and rāga study.
By working with Rāga Malkauns and hearing Rāga Aiman, students begin to feel how a rāga is built and expressed while building a solid vocal foundation.
- Build steadiness and support in the voice
- Develop pitch stability and listening awareness
- Understand the basic structure and movement of a rāga
- Recognize the phrases and mood of Rāga Malkauns
- Gain confidence singing simple rāga material on your own
Explore Beginning Rāga Formats
A strong foundation for students beginning their study of rāga, voice, and classical musical expression.
Choose between guided live instruction and independent self-study.
Beginning Rāga
Full Course
(Live + Recorded)
A flexible recorded course that includes the full self‑study course plus 3 live Zoom group classes with Ustad Shafqat Ali Khan.
Course fee: $349
In the live classes, you’ll work with your own voice on Rāga Malkauns through guided practice and focused feedback on pitch and phrasing.
All recorded lessons from the Beginning Rāga course:
- Daily Vocal Exercises
- Rāga / Khayāl: History
- Rāga Malkauns: Lesson
- Rāga Aiman: Demonstration
- Student Music Glossary
- 12 months of course access from the date of enrollment
Live Zoom classes:
- Live Class 1 — Rāga Malkauns: Ālāp
Develop the rāga slowly through ālāp, exploring its notes, mood, and phrasing. - Live Class 2 — Rāga Malkauns: Bandish with Rhythm 1
Build confidence in the bandish by working with melody, rhythm, and phrasing. - Live Class 3 — Rāga Malkauns: Bandish with Rhythm 2
Bring it together through deeper rhythmic practice, expression, and refinement.
Best for: Beginning students who want live guidance while they build a steady rāga foundation.
Course fee: $349
Join Beginning Rāga Full CourseBeginning Rāga
Self‑Study
(Recorded Only)
A flexible recorded course for students who want to learn rāga through structured lessons at their own pace.
Course fee: $179
- Recorded video lessons with guided beginner rāga study
- Study at your own pace, on your own schedule
- 12 months of course access from the date of enrollment
Recorded lessons include:
- Daily Vocal Exercises
- Rāga / Khayāl: History
- Rāga Malkauns: Lesson
- Rāga Aiman: Demonstration
- Student Music Glossary
Best for: Independent learners seeking flexibility.
Course fee: $179
Experience a Full Rāga Malkauns Performance
Rāga Malkauns holds an important place in the classical vocal tradition of the subcontinent.
In this performance, students can hear how Rāga Malkauns moves and develops over time.
Listening to the full performance helps students understand how the course lessons are used in a complete rāga performance.
