Music of India Singing Class

6 week music of India class in Boulder. Morning & Afternoon Ragas.

Learn to open the voice while you immerse in the ancient meditative art of raga, a musical science based on the cycles of nature and evoking a vast array of emotions and moods, or “coloring” of the mind. Indian music teaches listening in a whole new wayl. Vocal music is considered the foundation of all music in this tradition.

This session will focus on morning and afternoon ragas that evoke the creative energy of Spring time.

Classes focus on the intoxicating vocal compositions of Maestro Ali Akbar Khan (with whom Megan Yalkut, the instructor, has studied since 1994). Each class includes sargam (the Indian solfege) exercises, explanations of raga and Indian music styles, and practice in the rhythmic cycles and structure of Indian music.

All levels welcome.