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 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.
Fall 2021
VOH 101
-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, Pakad of yaman (signature phrases), , Singing long notes, Basic Taan patterns Bhajan: Govinda Madhava
Teacher: Vijayashri Vittal
Saturdays 10am -10:30am CST
Fees: $120/student/session
Teacher: Vijayashri Vittal
Saturdays 10am -10:30am CST
Fees: $120/student/session
VOH 201
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)
Teacher: Vijayashri Vittal
Saturdays 7pm - 7:30pm CST
Fees: $180/student/session
Teacher: Vijayashri Vittal
Saturdays 7pm - 7:30pm CST
Fees: $180/student/session
Spring 2022
VOH 102
Paltas - Set 1, 2 in different speeds, Chalan of Yaman (Complete picture of rag structure - rules and grammar of the rag), Combination of taan to form patterns, Identifying and creating taan in yaman rag, Singing taans around a particular note.
Teacher: Vijayashri Vittal
Fees: $120/student/session
Teacher: Vijayashri Vittal
Fees: $120/student/session
VOH 202
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)
Teacher: Vijayashri Vittal
Fees: $180/student/session
Teacher: Vijayashri Vittal
Fees: $180/student/session
Summer 2022
VOH 103
Complex swara patterns in yaman, exercises to develop voice rage in Mandra, Madhya and Taar Saptak, Singing improvised chalan of Rag yaman Bhajan: Jaya Gange, Preparing for student showcase.
Teacher: Vijayashri Vittal
Fees: $120/student/session
Teacher: Vijayashri Vittal
Fees: $120/student/session
VOH 203
Introduction to Meend and Kan Swar, Introduction to Rag Bhairav (Pakad, Chalan), complex patterns in Rag Bhairav, Bandish - Jaago Brij Raaj (Stayi, Antara), Improvisation of Taans, Preparing for Student Showcase
Teacher: Vijayashri Vittal
Fees: $180/student/session
Teacher: Vijayashri Vittal
Fees: $180/student/session