Harmonium
Introduction
Our Harmonium program provides students with a strong foundation in melody, rhythm, accompaniment, and Indian musical traditions. The course is designed to develop keyboard technique, swara knowledge, musical expression, accompaniment skills, and performance confidence through a balanced exploration of Hindustani, Western, Bollywood, semi-classical, and devotional music.
Whether starting as a beginner or building on prior experience, students receive structured guidance based on their individual level, interests, and musical goals.
Course Curriculum
A foundational course introducing students to both Western musical concepts and the rich traditions of Hindustani classical music on the harmonium.
Course Highlights:
- Introduction to harmonium technique and proper hand coordination
- Understanding Swara, Saptak and basic musical concepts
- Introduction to Hindustani Raga and Taal
- Western notes, scales and basic music theory
- Major and minor scale concepts
- Alankar and melodic exercises
- Introduction to classical compositions and Bandish
- Basic sight-reading and ear-training
- Developing clarity, pitch and musical expression
Suitable for: Beginners and intermediate learners looking to build a broad and structured musical foundation.
A practical and expressive course focused on popular Bollywood melodies and semi-classical styles.
Course Highlights:
- Bollywood song repertoire
- Melody playing and song accompaniment
- Introduction to semi-classical forms and styles
- Swara-based exercises and melodic patterns
- Chord and accompaniment fundamentals
- Rhythm and song structure
- Introduction to ornamental techniques
- Developing expression and phrasing
- Performance preparation and presentation
Suitable for: Students who enjoy Bollywood and semi-classical music and want to develop practical harmonium skills.
A soulful course focused on devotional repertoire and the musical techniques needed to accompany and present bhajans with confidence and expression.
Course Highlights:
- Introduction to Bhajan and devotional music
- Traditional and contemporary devotional repertoire
- Melody and accompaniment techniques
- Swara, Taal and rhythmic understanding
- Introduction to common devotional song structures
- Vocal accompaniment and supporting singers
- Expression, phrasing and lyrical interpretation
- Group singing and devotional performance
- Preparation for satsang, temple and stage performances
Suitable for: Students of all ages interested in devotional music, accompaniment, and expressive harmonium playing.
Teaching Approach
- Classes combine technical exercises, swara practice, repertoire learning, rhythm training, accompaniment, ear training and performance preparation. Lessons are tailored to the student's age, experience, learning pace and preferred musical style.
- Levels: Beginner | Intermediate | Advanced
- Format: Individual / Group Classes
- Focus: Technique • Swara • Melody • Rhythm • Accompaniment • Repertoire • Performance


