Alapana Centre for Indian Music and Dance Teaching Vocal, Flute

Alapana offers the following types of programs in Vocal Music, Veena, Violin, Mridangam, Bharatanatyam & Tabla :
- Regular
- Flexi-learn
- Special

The 'Regular' program is a structured program in Carnatic Music (South Indian Classical Music) as well as Bharatanatyam (Indian Classical Dance). The 'Regular' students are admitted at 3 different levels :

Standard - There are 3 stages at this level

Intermediate - There are again 3 stages at this level &

Advanced - There are also 3 stages at this level

The Regular programs are offered on fixed time and days of a week. Students sit for an examination every year and the qualifying students are awarded certificates. Examination is not compulsory. There are no failures in alapana examinations as the teachers pre-qualify the candidates for the examination. Regular course follows alapana syllabus. Sruti Manjari is our prescribed text book in 2 parts. Part1 contains basic lessons, simple songs and basic theory for beginners. An MP3 CD that has all the contents of Sruti Manjari Part1 in an audio format is also available. Students have found this as a very valuable resource. The book, Sruti Manjari Part2 contains 10 Varnams and 50 notated Kritis.

The group size of each class falls into one of the following:

Individual / Group of two persons

Group - 3 or more

The 'Flexilearn' (Flexi, in short) program is intended for frequent travelers, Shift-duty persons and all those who may find it difficult to attend classes on a fixed day of the week. Those who attend Flexi programs may also opt for examination. Flexi course also follows alapana syllabus. Flexible classes are also recommended for those who prefer to go at their pace.

The 'Special' programs are unique courses, which are different from all the above programs. It is intended for those who seek specialised knowledge. They can also be customised to the needs of the individual or the group.