Welcome to Music Institute Dubai. Violin, one of the most rewarding and beautiful instruments in the world, but to inculcate an indepth learning, patience, discipline, and great enthusiasm is required.
A four stringed instrument played with a bow, its bright, dynamic tone and the infinite variety possible on its fretless fingerboard makes it suitable for almost any kind of music.
Veena
The “Veena”, a complete instrument which is one of the most ancient south Indian instruments, earlier called as “Yazh”. The instrument has gone through several changes and the origin can be traced back to the age of Raghunath Nayak, 17th Century from Tanjavur.
The Instrument provides a melodic and rhythmic feature making the India raga more expressive and popular. Its main attraction is the ‘Nadham’ or the ‘tone’ which creates a positive energy.
LEVEL 1 :
Introductory Course
The Introductory course is aimed at building a strong foundation in learning the technical aspects of the Instrument. The fingering exercises are given more importance at the beginning later focusing on the basic lessons rendered in 3 to 4 speeds. The course also covers the concept of Sthayis– Octaves, in the Veena Instrument.
Introductory Course
The Intermediate Course focuses on the doubling and tripling concepts (Janta Varisas). The student is trained on the specific fingering exercises on playing the twin notes. Other combination swarams or zigzag patterns like Vakra Jantai, Dhattu Varisais are also taught in this course. The first song called “Sthrothrageetham” is taught, which is popularly called as Muthuswamy Dheekshitar’s Nottuswarams (Only Notes)
Program Highlights
Type : Introduction
Lesson Type : Group
Min. Duration : 72 Hours
Fee (excl. VAT) (AED)
300 ~ 350
Eligibility
Min. Age : 10 Years
Sarali Varisais – 1 – 17
Madhyasthyai – 1 - 5
Thara Sthyai – 1 – 5
Sthothrageetham (Only Notes without Lyrics) - 1
Familiarizing with the Instrument
Positioning the Veena
Understanding the Pitch to be used
Identifying the notes on the Veena
Playing the finger techniques on the right hand first using simultaneous fingers
Using the left hand to play the first Mayamalavagowla Sarali Varisas
Training on Thalams in Veena
Basics of Rhythm arrangement
Practising the basic Lessons in Adi thala
Practising basic lessons in 3 speeds
Basic Theory Of Music (Theory & Practical)
Names Of the Notes in Veena
Familiarizing with technical terms in Veena
A Mention about Music Trinity
Brief Mention of the Instrument and its Benefits
LEVEL 2 :
Program Highlights
Type : Intermediate Course
Lesson Type : Group
Min. Duration : 96 Hours
Fee (excl. VAT) (AED)
350 ~ 400
Eligibility
Min. Age : 12+ Years
Mandara Sthyai – 1 - 5
Jantai Varisais – 1 – 8
Vakra Jantai – 1 - 4
Sthothrageetham (Only Notes without Lyrics) – 1
Dhattu Varisais – 1 – 6
Firming with the basic techniques
Learning new concepts like Gliding on the Swaras
Combination Of Swara Patterns to learn Gliding concepts
Practise shifting from 2nd string to 1st string
Learning the technique of striking on the second note of same swara as part of Jantai Varisais
Practising in 3 speeds ascending and descending
Learning the concept of 7 thala structure as part of Alankarams concept
Practising the thalams by reciting through hand beats and then in the instrument.
Short Note on Sthyais
Learning the parts of the Instrument
Methods Of Playing Veena
Names Of the Strings
LEVEL 3 :
Program Highlights
Type : Pre – advanced
Lesson Type : Group
Min. Duration : 72 Hours
Fee (excl. VAT) (AED)
400 ~ 450
Eligibility
Min. Age : 12+ Years
Alankarams – 1 - 7
Geethams – Small Lyrical Pieces (1 – 3)
Swara Jathis
Notes & Lyrics in a particular rhythmic format(1 - 2)
Practicing alankarams in different ragas
Practicing Geethams in Swarams and Sahityams with Gliding techniques
Learning Swara Jathis by plucking according to sahithyaksharas with an introduction of Gamakams
Concept Of Saptha Thalas in Alankarams
Practise recitation of Saptha Thalas in Alankarams
Practising the First group of Varnams in only one speed
Understanding the swara and sahithyam in varnam by recitals
Concept of Lakshana Geethams – Learning the ragam in detail to play geethams
Short Note of Vainikas
Short note on other Instruments : Tambura, Mrindangam, Violin, Nagaswaram, Flute
Short Note on Folk Music
Origin and Development Of Veena
Documentation Of Theory
LEVEL 5 :
Program Highlights
Type : Advanced – B
Lesson Type : Group
Min. Duration : 72 Hours
Fee (excl. VAT) (AED)
500 ~ 600
Eligibility
Min. Age : 15+ Years
Varnam – 1 - 5
Keerthanam – 1 - 6
Small songs (Thukadas) – 1 - 3
Playing Varnams in 2 degree of speed
Understanding in detail the Gamakas of swarams in each raga
Learning to implement different finger techniques to play varnams and keerthanams.
Using of Gliding and Gamaka techniques together
Learning to play 3 to 4 notes in one swara and playing Varnam and Keerthanam
Learning the Rhythm Format for concert purpose
Short note on other Instruments : Tambura, Mrindangam, Violin, Nagaswaram, Flute
Short Note on Folk Music
Short note Sampoorna Ragas & Janya Ragas
Biographies Of Legends
ADVANCED COURSES (LEVEL 2 – 5)
The Advanced courses are trained on the concept of Repertoires which are elaborated on the Student’s skill as a performer. The course focuses on the aspect of Layam – A balance between rhythm and tempo, which helps the student to easily equip while performing at the concerts with percussions. The course also goes into detail the characteristics of different ragas (Sampoorna & Janya), how 3 to 4 notes are played in one note the “Gamaka” format to produce the beauty of a particular Raga. The student is also taught different music compositions other than varnams and Keerthanas.
Special - One to One Course
One to One courses are designed to specifically identify the weakness and strengths of the student and contributing more time to reach the level of perfection. Personal sessions are conducted with Individual attention and support to complete the academic course even before the said duration unlike group sessions. The course content here applies only to the Syllabus.
Program Highlights
Type : One to One
Lesson Type : Single
Min. Duration : 125 per hour
Eligibility
Min. Age : 10+ Years
Syllabus Content taught on One to One basis
Special - Customized Choreography
Custom made choreographies are designed to enable the individual learn and perform at their comfort and which suits their level of learning and grasping. Step by Step instructions are given to first learn the basics required and then rendering the songs with required techniques. Customized sessions are mainly for:
School Events, Public Events, Competitions, traditional functions or any other depending on the requirements
Program Highlights
Type : Customized Classes
Lesson Type : Single
Min. Duration : 125 per hour
Eligibility
Min. Age : 10+ Years
Content as per the Requirement Of Student
Classical Music
Indian classical music is believed to be a divine art form which originated from the Gods and is venerated as a symbolic of Nadha-brahman. Carnatic music rests on two main elements: raga, the modes or melodic formulae, and tala, the rhythmic cycles. The key elements are Sruti, Swara, Raga, Tala and all improvised towards "Manodharma Sangeetam" or Kalpana Sangeetam" ("music of imagination").
The Benefits of Carnatic Music
Helps build positive state of mind
Improves self-discipline and perservance
Improves cultural understanding
Improves your creativity
Develops vocal chord in children
Sharper brain functions
LEVEL 1 :
Carnatic music, traditionally called “Karnataka Samgitam”, is an Indian treasure consisting of thousands of composers, ragas(tunes)and tala structures. Venkata Makhi an Indian poet and the musicologist of Carnatic music has formulated a structured pattern of studying the technical contents through the concept of “Melakartha system” i.e, classifying the main ragas. Geethams, varnams and keerthanas are some of the core products of these diverse ragas.
Introductory Course
The Introductory or the Preparatory Course in Carnatic Vocal first covers the basic aspects of pitching (matching the students’ voice to a particular scale of tune). The students are then taught to identify the position of the notes, merging their voice to the same and then starting their basic lessons from the syllabus. In this course the student also progresses the learning towards Middle Octaves(Madhasthyai), High Octaves(TaraSthyai). These combinations of basic lessons help the students develop the building blocks for concert based performances.
Intermediate Course
The Intermediate Course in Carnatic Vocal is aimed at understanding the different patterns of each musical note, understanding the rhythm, melody and perform at accuracy. The student is trained to sing the lessons with strong strikes on notes bringing majesty and force in their voice. The 7 thala sequences like “Alankarams” are specially trained to make student study the combination of notes thus bringing in range in pitch and grip on tempo.
Notes & Lyrics in a particular rhythmic format(1 - 2)
Ocaasional Songs (2 to 3)
Understanding the swarasthanas and variations used in Geethams & Lakshana Geethams
Understanding the nature of a particular raga
Learning how to split the notes and sing
Learning the oscillations (Gamakas) of a particular raaga in Geetham
Practicing how to sing each note by punching into the beats correctly
Practice Voice Culture Exercise
Comparative Study Of Sampoorna Ragas (Part 2)
Life History Of Legends in Carnatic Music (Part 1)
Who are the trinities and their contributions
LEVEL 4 :
Program Highlights
Type : Advanced – A
Lesson Type : Group
Min. Duration : 72 Hours
Fee (excl. VAT) (AED)
400 ~ 450
Eligibility
Min. Age : 10+ Years
Jatiswaram – 1 - 3
Varnam – 1 - 5
Keerthanam – 1 - 6
Learning the swaram patterns with rhythmic approach in Jatiswaram
Introducing the concept of Varnams, understanding the importance of detailed sahithyams in varnams
Singing varnams in only one speed, learning to sing in 2 Kalai and One Kalai
Life History Of Legends (Part 2)
Brief Of Tala Dasa Pranas
Learn the technical terms in Carnatic Music(Part 1)
Brief Of Raga Lakshsanas
Documentation of Theory
Vocal
LEVEL 5 :
Program Highlights
Type : Advanced – B
Lesson Type : Group
Min. Duration : 72 Hours
Fee (excl. VAT) (AED)
450 ~ 500
Eligibility
Varnams – 1 - 6
Keerthanas – 4
Tygaraja Krithis – 1 - 2
Thirupugazh/Devarnamma/Patriotis Songs – 1 - 2
Introducing compositions on Tyagaraja and other tamil compositions like Thirupugazh.
Biographies Of Legends
Technical terms in Carnatic Music (Part 2)
Documentation Of Theory
Introducing the concept Of Manodharmam (Theory & Practise)
History Of Tamil Music and Literature
Short note on the Carnatic Vocal Concerts
Pre – Advanced & Advanced Courses
The Advanced courses in Carnatic music mainly focuses on the centre pieces Geethams, Varnams and Keerthanas. Varnams are taught in depth since the detailing of swarams and anuswarms begin at this point. The student gains further understanding on the range of different ragas and the different oscillations contained in every musical note .The concept of Brigas and Gamakas are introduced first and depending on the student ability to sing, more technicalities on these aspects are taught. Theory with regard to raga scales, lakshanas, technical terms used in Carnatic vocal and biographies of the great legends are also included in the curriculum of study.
Special - One to One Course
One to One courses are designed to specifically identify the weakness and strengths of the student and contributing more time to reach the level of perfection. Personal sessions are conducted with Individual attention and support to complete the academic course even before the said duration unlike group sessions. The course content here applies only to the Syllabus.
Program Highlights
Type : One to One
Lesson Type : Single
Min. Duration : 125 per hour
Eligibility
Min. Age : 5+ Years
Syllabus Content taught on One to One basis
Special - Customized Choreography
Custom made music is designed to enable the individual perform at their comfort level and which suits their voice texture. Step by Step instructions are given to first to learn the basics required and then getting into the full part of the song with apt pronunciations and techniques. Customized sessions are mainly for:
Weddings, Flash Mobs, School Events, Public Events, Competitions or any other depending on the requirements
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