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Advanced Mastery · Level: Advanced

Raag Vistar — Advanced Mastery

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

Tuition Fee ₹4,000 / month
Duration Ongoing Mentorship
Sessions 8 Private 1-to-1 Sessions / Month
Instructor Ankit Sharma

Who This Programme Is Designed For

Dedicated vocalists, educators, and performing artists preparing for concerts, AIR auditions, and profound Gayaki.

Course Overview & Indore Gharana Pedagogy

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.

What You Will Learn & Master

1 Ati-Vilambit Khayal development — meditative raag unfolding over 16/12 matras
2 Deep Mandra Saptak exploration (down to Kharaj Ni and Dha)
3 Merukhand methodology — mathematical permutations preserving raag grammar
4 Bol-Alaap and Bol-Taan weaving poetic text into melodic architecture
5 Raga subtleties: Shuddh and Komal swara nuances, microtonal Shrutis
6 Stage presence, concert pacing, and accompaniment dynamics

Expected Outcomes After Completion

  • Performance readiness for full 45-minute classical concert presentations
  • Command over complex ati-vilambit bandishes and Drut tarana compositions
  • Distinctive artistic voice grounded in philosophical restraint and depth
  • Mastery of intricate rhythmic variations (layakari) and taan dexterity
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1-to-1 individual sessions scheduled personally between student and Ankit Sharma.

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