Diploma in Hindustani Classical Vocals

Indian Classical Singing Course

The Diploma in Hindustani Classical Vocals is designed for students who wish to build a strong foundation and professional pathway in Indian classical music. This program focuses on developing voice culture, raga understanding, disciplined riyaaz, and authentic performance skills required for classical concerts, teaching careers, and advanced musical pursuits.

At Angel’s Music Academy, Hindustani classical music is taught with traditional depth and modern pedagogy — respecting the guru–shishya parampara while integrating structured academic training.

Students are guided to become not just singers, but serious classical musicians with strong aesthetic sense, technical accuracy, and performance maturity.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Diploma in Hindustani Classical Vocals can pursue careers such as:

  1. Classical Vocal Performer
    Perform in concerts, festivals, baithaks, and cultural programs.

  2. Music Teacher / Vocal Instructor
    Teach in schools, academies, and private studios.

  3. Light Classical & Devotional Singer
    Perform bhajans, ghazals, and semi-classical repertoire.

  4. Recording Artist
    Record classical and fusion projects for albums, films, and digital platforms.

  5. Cultural Organisation Performer
    Work with cultural institutions, sabhas, and music societies.

  6. Independent Classical Artist
    Build a career through concerts, workshops, and digital presence.

Program Learning Outcomes

By the end of the Diploma in Hindustani Classical Vocals, students will be able to:

  • Perform classical compositions with correct swara, laya, and raga discipline.

  • Maintain tonal purity and vocal stability through structured voice culture training.

  • Present alap, taan, and improvisation with confidence and aesthetic understanding.

  • Sing semi-classical forms such as thumri, dadra, and bhajan with stylistic accuracy.

  • Perform confidently in concerts, baithaks, and cultural programs.

  • Maintain vocal health through classical voice-care techniques.

  • Collaborate effectively with accompanists like tabla and harmonium players.

  • Prepare for classical music competitions, auditions, and higher studies.

  • Build a professional portfolio including recital recordings and concert experience.

  • Present themselves as disciplined, stage-ready Hindustani classical vocalists.

Programme

ModuleFocus Area
1. Classical Vocal FoundationsGuru–shishya tradition, performance culture
2. Voice Culture & Breath ControlAakar, alankar, meend & voice development
3. Swara SadhanaPitch accuracy, tonal purity
4. Raga StudiesRaga structure, thaat system
5. Tala & LayaRhythm training, taal cycles
6. Bandish RepertoireKhayal, dhrupad basics, compositions
7. Alap, Taan & LayakariImprovisation techniques
8. Semi-Classical FormsThumri, dadra, bhajan
9. Stage PresentationMehfil culture & concert etiquette
10. Accompaniment SkillsInteraction with tabla & harmonium
11. Music Theory (Indian)Notation systems, gharana traditions
12. Vocal Health & PhysiologyClassical voice care
13. Recording for Classical SingersStudio performance techniques
14. Music Business for Classical ArtistsConcerts, sabhas & cultural circuits
15. Artist Branding & Digital PresenceOnline visibility for classical musicians
16. Professional Portfolio DevelopmentPerformance recordings & bio
17. Live Performances & BaithaksStage exposure
18. Capstone Performance ProjectFinal classical recital evaluation

Eligibility Criteria

CriteriaRequirement
Minimum Age16 years at the time of admission
Educational Qualification10+2 (any stream) or equivalent
Vocal BackgroundPrior singing experience is recommended but not mandatory
Voice AssessmentSimple audition to assess pitch, tone & musical sense
Language RequirementBasic understanding of Hindi
Health RequirementAbility to follow regular riyaaz and vocal health routines
Commitment LevelWillingness to follow disciplined classical training schedules

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