Ankit School of Hindustani Classical Music

Sur · Saadhana · Sanskaar

Classical Vocal Curriculum

Structured Programmes & Transparent Tuition

Rooted in the Indore Gharana discipleship. Every course is unhurried, personally guided by Ankit Sharma, and focused on genuine vocal mastery rather than rushed commercial exams.

Foundation Track · Beginner

Swar Sadhna — Foundation Course

Discover your authentic voice, steady your fundamental Sa, and build pure swar sensitivity.

A deeply meditative and grounding vocal program rooted in the Indore Gharana philosophy. Before attempting complex raags or fast taans, we build the fundamental instrument: breath control, diaphragmatic support, Kharaj (lower octave) resonance, and unbroken Sa stability.

Duration: 3 Months (Extendable)
Classes: 8 Live Classes / Month (2 per week)
Batch Structure: Flexible weekday & weekend evening batches
Key Focus Areas:
  • Voice culture mechanics & diaphragmatic breath grounding
  • Kharaj Riyaz — lower octave meditation for vocal depth & serenity
  • Sa Sthirta — holding unbroken, resonant tonic pitch without flutter
Tuition Fee ₹2,000 / month
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Intermediate Track · Intermediate

Riyaz Marg — Intermediate Vocal Development

Deepen swar understanding, master primary raags, and cultivate Indore Gharana gayaki.

Step onto the true path of classical music. Here, notes transform into living expressions. You will learn how to unfold primary evening and morning raags, execute delicate meend (glides) and kan-swaras (grace notes), and internalize Vilambit and Drut bandishes with proper taal coordination.

Duration: 6 Months
Classes: 8 Live Classes / Month (2 per week)
Batch Structure: Small intimate batches (max 4 students)
Key Focus Areas:
  • Indore Gharana swar-lagav — the refined aesthetic placement of notes
  • Core Raag study: Raag Yaman, Raag Bhairav, Raag Bilawal, Raag Kafi
  • Meend (seamless melodic glides) and Kan Swara (delicate grace micro-tones)
Tuition Fee ₹3,000 / month
Join Riyaz Marg
Advanced Mastery · Advanced

Raag Vistar — Advanced Mastery

Master the contemplative art of Vilambit Khayal, Merukhand taan architecture, and performance presence.

Direct, rigorous Gurukul mentorship in the deepest tenets of Ustad Amir Khan Sahib’s Indore Gharana tradition. Dive into ati-vilambit laya (ultra-slow tempo), Badhat (gradual step-by-step raag unfolding), intricate Merukhand combinatorial taans, and bol-alaap with immaculate restraint and dignity.

Duration: Ongoing Mentorship
Classes: 8 Private 1-to-1 Sessions / Month
Batch Structure: 1-to-1 individual sessions scheduled personally between student and Ankit Sharma
Key Focus Areas:
  • Ati-Vilambit Khayal development — meditative raag unfolding over 16/12 matras
  • Deep Mandra Saptak exploration (down to Kharaj Ni and Dha)
  • Merukhand methodology — mathematical permutations preserving raag grammar
Tuition Fee ₹4,000 / month
Apply for Advanced Mastery
Global 1-to-1 Mentorship · All Levels

Private 1-to-1 Hindustani Vocal Mentorship (International)

Exclusive individual vocal guidance for students across USA, UK, Europe, Middle East, and worldwide.

An immersive 1-to-1 mentorship experience. Whether you are living in California, London, Dubai, or Singapore, study directly under Ankit Sharma with high-fidelity stereo audio streaming, customized lesson recordings, and bespoke riyaz audio guides tailored to your exact vocal range and artistic aspirations.

Duration: Continuous Monthly Mentorship
Classes: 8 Private 1-to-1 Sessions / Month (2 per week)
Batch Structure: Flexible international scheduling across all global timezones
Key Focus Areas:
  • 1-to-1 personalized vocal diagnosis and bespoke syllabus design
  • Timezone-optimized scheduling (EST, PST, GMT, CET, GST, SGT, AEST)
  • High-fidelity digital audio setup guidance (microphone, audio interface, streaming)
Tuition Fee $200 USD / month
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Compare Academy Pathways

Feature Foundation (₹2,000) Intermediate (₹3,000) Advanced (₹4,000) International ($200)
Batch Format Intimate Group (4 max) Intimate Group (4 max) Private 1-to-1 Private 1-to-1
Classes / Month 8 Live Sessions 8 Live Sessions 8 Private Sessions 8 Private Sessions
Voice Culture & Kharaj ✓ Core Focus ✓ Continuous ✓ Mastered ✓ Personalized
Raag Development Introductory Swar Primary Raags Vilambit Khayal & Taan Full Raag & Bandish
WhatsApp Riyaz Review Weekly Bi-weekly Daily Direct Access Daily Direct Access
Session Recordings ✓ Included ✓ Included ✓ Included ✓ HD Master Files
Timezone Flexibility IST Evenings/Mornings IST Evenings/Mornings Custom Slot All Global Zones (EST/PST/GMT)

Unsure Which Pathway Fits Your Voice?

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