You will explore the traditional Indian classical music art form of Dhrupad (an ancient, meditative style of singing) through immersive Raga (melodic framework) explorations, vocal techniques, and improvisation. The course integrates visual arts and poetry to deepen your engagement with sound and self-expression.
This course fosters self-awareness by helping you connect with your authentic voice through deep musical immersion. It also nurtures creativity, as you engage with diverse melodies and improvisation techniques, allowing for a richer and more meaningful artistic experience.
Dedicate 15–30 minutes daily or weekly to structured vocal practice, immersive listening, and creative engagement with sound to cultivate consistency and deepen your connection with music.
Pelva Naik is a highly accomplished young vocalist in the ancient Indian classical music form of Dhrupad, with over 14 years of experience. Born in 1986 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, she grew up in a family of artists and connoisseurs, nurtured by the rich virtues of Indian culture, literature, art, and music. Trained in the Dhrupad style under the eminent Dagar Gharana, she is a disciple of the legendary Ustad Zia Fariduddin Dagar and has also received guidance from Rudraveena maestro Ustad Mohi Bahauddin Dagar. Pelva’s music is deeply rooted in the traditional elements of Dhrupad, such as Alaapchaari, Meend, Raag-Swaroop, Shruti Bhed, and Jhala, while she also strives to cultivate fresh, personal characteristics in her performances. As a solo Dhrupad vocalist, Pelva believes in the importance of both performing and teaching this unique art form. She is passionate about sharing the nuances of Dhrupad with her students, offering a distinctive blend of traditional and modern techniques in her teachings. Pelva has performed at prominent music festivals, including the Darbar Festival in London, Theatre de la Ville in Paris, the Ravenna Festival in Italy, and the Festival de Fes in Morocco. Her natural ability to connect with audiences and students from diverse backgrounds has made her one of the most acclaimed and admired young Dhrupad teachers today.
The Sangita Ratnakara, translates as 'Ocean of Music and Dance', and composed by Śārṅgadeva in Sanskrit in the 13th century is one of the most important musicological texts from India.
Dhrupad music, celebrated in the Sangita Ratnakara, cultivates mental wellbeing through its contemplative qualities, precise intonation, and transformative impact.
Research paper: Effect of Indian Classical Music Therapy on Depression, Anxiety and Stress Levels in Patients with Depression Measured by DASS-21: A Pilot Study
Author(s): Sunitha.G., Sharanabasappa Algoodkar, Smitha P.S.
Abstract: Indian classical music therapy has been found to enhance mood and emotional state and showing improvement in levels of depression, anxiety and stress in humans. Its ability to induce relaxation, enhance mood, promote mindfulness, and improve concentration contributes to its potential therapeutic benefits
Explore the relationship between breath, sound, and the inner self through a foundational vocal exercise
Experience a guided vocalizing of the "aakaar" (vowel) sound while paying attention to breath and feel the vibrations of the sound in your body
Engage in an interactive Q&A session ask questions, gain deeper insights, and clarify doubts about the course
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Next step, we will send you the zoom link one day before the event.
