All new students starting in the KIFA curriculum will please email karthikas@ra-veculturalfoundation.org for your placement.
If you are a continuing student, you should have received your next course number with your final report card. Please check your email or use the email above for more details.
All students, new and returning, need to pay the annual registration fees.
The individual course fees are listed below along with the course description. Fees is due at the beginning of the month or you may choose to pay for the entire session of three months together.
Once you register and pay the fees, you will be emailed the calendar and the Zoom link for your classes (if applicable).
If you are a continuing student, you should have received your next course number with your final report card. Please check your email or use the email above for more details.
All students, new and returning, need to pay the annual registration fees.
The individual course fees are listed below along with the course description. Fees is due at the beginning of the month or you may choose to pay for the entire session of three months together.
Once you register and pay the fees, you will be emailed the calendar and the Zoom link for your classes (if applicable).
Spring 2024
Instructor: Kartik Balachandran & Medhansh Sankaran
INV 102
Introduction to speeds, Dhatu varisai (1), Alankarams (all), Geetham - Kunthagowra, Kereya Neeranu, Preparing for student showcase.
Tuesdays | 6.30pm - 7.00pm
Teacher: Medhansh Sankaran
Fees: $180/student/session
Tuesdays | 6.30pm - 7.00pm
Teacher: Medhansh Sankaran
Fees: $180/student/session
INV 202
Introduction to Mohana Ragam, Upper octave in mohanam, Mohana Geetham, Introduction to speeds in Shankarabharanam, Mohanam and Learning the Mohana varnam, Preparing for Student showcase.
Wednesdays | 7.30pm - 8.00pm
Teacher: Kartik Balachandran
Fees: $240/student/session
Wednesdays | 7.30pm - 8.00pm
Teacher: Kartik Balachandran
Fees: $240/student/session
INV 302
Learning gamakas and various fingerings used to play the gamakas.
Wednesdays | 6.45pm - 7.30pm
Teacher: Kartik Balachandran
Fees: $360/student/session
Wednesdays | 6.45pm - 7.30pm
Teacher: Kartik Balachandran
Fees: $360/student/session
INV 402
Introduction to Karaharapriya ragam and learning the Abogi varnam. Developing to play in different speeds.
Wednesdays | 6.00pm - 6.45pm
Teacher: Kartik Balachandran
Fees: $450/student/session
Wednesdays | 6.00pm - 6.45pm
Teacher: Kartik Balachandran
Fees: $450/student/session