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 session for all 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 session for all 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).
Fall 2023
Instructor: Vidya Ramachandiramani
VOC 101
Understanding the concept of Shruthi with examples and stories, Exercises in raga Shankarabharanam to understand swaras with the help of Piano, Singing long notes, Sarali varisai (1-4), Janta varisai (1,2), Theory -The father of CM, Introduction to arohana and avarohana, Two main aspects of CM- Raga, Laya, Introduction to Adi talam, Songs - Come oh Bulky Stomach Ganapathi
Thursdays | 6.30pm - 7.00pm
Teacher: Vidya Ramchandiramani
Fees: $180/student/session
VOC 201
Understanding the swarasthanams, Janta varisai (3,4,6-9), Upper stayi (4,5), Introduction to Mohana Ragam, 2 main aspects of CM - raga, laya, Theory - Better understanding of Melakarta and Janya ragams, Some contemporary composers, types of Instruments in CM - Melodic and Percussion (Homework Session), Songs - Jeevana Amrutha, Mohana Geetham.
Thursdays | 6pm - 6:30pm
Teacher: Vidya Ramchandiramani
Fees: $240/student/session