*Registration for Fall Session '22 is now closed*
All new students starting in the KIFA curriculum will please email vijayashriv@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).
All new students starting in the KIFA curriculum will please email vijayashriv@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).
Fall 2022
Instructor: Vijayashri Vittal
VOH 101
*Registration for Fall Session '22 is now closed*
Understanding the concept of Shruthi with Tanpura, Warmup exercises, Achal Swara, Shudh Swaras, Introducing Rag Yaman, Introduction to Saptak (Octaves) - Mandra Saptak, Madhya Saptak, Taar Saptak, Aroh and Avaroh of a rag, What is a Thaat, Pakad of yaman (signature phrases), Singing long notes, Basic Taan patterns, Bhajan: Govinda Madhava, Paltas - basic set
Thursdays | 6:30pm - 7pm
Teacher: Vijayashri Vittal
Fees: $180/student/session
Understanding the concept of Shruthi with Tanpura, Warmup exercises, Achal Swara, Shudh Swaras, Introducing Rag Yaman, Introduction to Saptak (Octaves) - Mandra Saptak, Madhya Saptak, Taar Saptak, Aroh and Avaroh of a rag, What is a Thaat, Pakad of yaman (signature phrases), Singing long notes, Basic Taan patterns, Bhajan: Govinda Madhava, Paltas - basic set
Thursdays | 6:30pm - 7pm
Teacher: Vijayashri Vittal
Fees: $180/student/session
VOH 201
*Registration for Fall Session '22 is now closed*
Introduction to Teentaal, Komal and Teevra Swaras, Bandish - Eri Aali (Stayi, Antara), Introduction to Rag Bhupali (Pakad, Chalan), complex patterns in Bhupali, Bandish - Itan Joban (Stayi, Antara), Names of Swaras
Fridays | 6:30pm - 7pm
Teacher: Vijayashri Vittal
Fees: $240/student/session
Introduction to Teentaal, Komal and Teevra Swaras, Bandish - Eri Aali (Stayi, Antara), Introduction to Rag Bhupali (Pakad, Chalan), complex patterns in Bhupali, Bandish - Itan Joban (Stayi, Antara), Names of Swaras
Fridays | 6:30pm - 7pm
Teacher: Vijayashri Vittal
Fees: $240/student/session
VOH 301
*Registration for Fall Session '22 is now closed*
Introduction to Rag Durga (Pakad, Chalan), complex patterns in Durga, Bandish - Paapa Naasha (Stayi, Antara), Introduction to Rag Kalavati (Pakad, Chalan), complex patterns in Kalavati, Bandish - Bolan Laagi (Stayi, Antara), learning to sing with taal
Fridays | 6pm - 6:45pm
Teacher: Vijayashri Vittal
Fees: $360/student/session
Introduction to Rag Durga (Pakad, Chalan), complex patterns in Durga, Bandish - Paapa Naasha (Stayi, Antara), Introduction to Rag Kalavati (Pakad, Chalan), complex patterns in Kalavati, Bandish - Bolan Laagi (Stayi, Antara), learning to sing with taal
Fridays | 6pm - 6:45pm
Teacher: Vijayashri Vittal
Fees: $360/student/session
Spring 2023
VOH 102
More info coming soon!
Teacher: Vijayashri Vittal
Fees: TBA
Teacher: Vijayashri Vittal
Fees: TBA
VOH 202
More info coming soon!
Teacher: Vijayashri Vittal
Fees: TBA
Teacher: Vijayashri Vittal
Fees: TBA
VOH 302
More info coming soon!
Teacher: Vijayashri Vittal
Fees: TBA
Teacher: Vijayashri Vittal
Fees: TBA