Riyaaz Online conducts music classes, online, all seven days a week. There are opportunities to take One-on-One classes as well as Group classes based on the preference of the student and vacancy. The Guru strongly recommends “Riyaaz” which is at the core of learning Hindustani Classical Music. He takes group Riyaaz sessions every week where in the students get to spend good one hour doing Riyaaz with the Guru along with his fellow learners.
There is never a better alternative to learning in close proximity to your Guru. However as times change we adapt to newer ways of life. The benefits of online is no longer unknown to the masses. Why not online learning for classical music? Our Guru at Riyaaz Online comes with 10+ years of experience in teaching Hindustani Classical Music in face to face set up. So he is well aware of the nuances of such kind of teaching and takes care to preserve the sanctity even in an online set up.
There can be more than one reason to learn classical music. Some of us want to become performers, some of us want to take it up as a profession. For some it is like a hobby while others want to learn it to appreciate any music better. Learning the art and science of classical music helps anybody understand and perform any form of music, better. Regular practice of classical music significantly improves one’s voice quality
There is no right or wrong age to pursue one’s passion. If you are passionate about Indian Classical music, don’t question your age, take the plunge. Definitely starting early has its own set of advantages. But limitations are not many in an advanced age. Learning can start as early as 3.5 to 4 yrs.
Scientifically there are limitations on any body part to perform certain actions after a certain age. Like it is said one should not pick up a new sport after 40 and that has a strong medical backing as to why. But as far as music goes, one can pick up at any age and given he or she is willing to spend time, learn it seriously with dedication, a significant change can be achieved in voice quality. In some particular cases, some difficulties might be felt because of age, only while performing very complex and higher order musical exercise
It takes a lifetime to learn anything, since knowledge is limitless. Going by certifications available in different universities you can complete a Visharad degree in 7 to 8 yrs. However music is a performing art, more important than the certifications, it is whether you as a singer is happy with what you are able to deliver and if people listening to you are able to enjoy. To culture a voice for it to start delivering good music it takes a good 7 to 8 yrs .
Semi classical music thrives in the shelter of a raaga while taking appropriate liberties to make it more appealing. Sometimes it is more difficult to sing a semi classical than the basic raaga of which it is a part. So it helps immensely to have a moderate background of the raagas and their movement and know the various tools of classical music to do justice to any semi classical form of music like Bollywood, Ghazal , bhajans etc
At Riyaaz online you can start as a beginner or at an intermediate or advanced level. Depending on your level which is assessed within the first few sessions, you are aligned with the appropriate group of students