Top Private Singing Coaches in Alameda, CA

Swaraswati is a platform for students of all ages to come together and discover the wondrous world of Hindustani classical vocal music. Swaraswati School of Music was created in 2013 in the Bay Area by Saneyee Purandare Bhattacharjee, in order to impart the wonderful knowledge of Hindustani classical vocal music among children and adults. Classes are currently being offered at three locations: Dublin, Fremont, and Sunnyvale. Students attend weekly lessons with Saneyee herself, as well as guests teachers collaborating with Swaraswati. They are given the opportunity to prepare and appear for examinations administered locally in the Bay Area by Gandharva Mahavidhyalay and Bharati Vidyapeeth. Additionally, Swaraswati School has an annual recital in which students have the opportunity to perform in front of a wide audience.

I love teaching music – I have been teaching Carnatic music for about 10 years in the Bay Area. Classical music, shlokas and bhajans are a great way of imparting India’s rich culture to kids at an early age. With me, you'll start with the basics, work your way through Geethams, and advance all the way to Varnams and Kritis. I also teach Shlokas and Bhajans. Affordable classes available with flexible timings. I believe that anyone can learn to sing with a little bit of perseverance and practice. It is my job as a teacher to set their expectations higher than they think they can achieve and inspire them to succeed. I’ll diligently work with your child and provide them with everything they need to find their voice. I teach kids ages 5 years or older. Adults are welcome. Classes last about 30-45 minutes depending on the age and experience level. I offer private and group lessons. No prior experience is required; anyone can start learning. If you are an absolute beginner, we’ll start with vocal exercises and simple songs. If you’ve already had some training in classical music, we’ll move forward from where you are.

Aishwarya Kannan is the initiator of this school. She has started learning Carnatic music from Smt. Prema Srinivasan for more than 10 years. Also, she took her advanced classes from Smt. Anandhi Srikanth for the past few years. The School will be offering Carnatic vocal classes for beginners of all age groups. A trial class will be provided at the beginning.

I teach Hindustani classical vocal music in Gwalior Gharana style. I have been trained by Dr Laxmi G Tewari-ji for 20+ years. I have performed live at Sonoma State University Music Department concerts, and given several house concerts. Focus is on learning Ragas, Khayal compositions, Raga exploration, singing with tabla, voice training. You will also learn Bhajans. All ages/levels are welcome. No pre-requisites, just curiosity & love for music! Come join me on a musical journey.

I have been teaching Carnatic music and semi-classical vocal lessons to kids/adults over 12 years in Palo Alto/Menlo Park/Santa Clara/SanJose/Cupertino/Fremont area or over Skype. I have learnt Carnatic music from stalwarts over for several years .Classes are taught in small groups, and friendly setup.Special sessions are offered focusing on voiceculture or learning various collection of Kritis or Bhajans or semi-classical music or concert preparation / solo arangetram, university music certification preparation too. Plenty of stage opportunity along with strong fundamentals and music theory is provided. Thiruppugazh (500+ Songs in various ragas) class for all age group -Shivananda Lahari , Soundarya Lahari , Bhavani ashtakam & various other classic long sthothrams & epics with raga based singing lesson,

We teach the basic but essential techniques to improve your knowledge base of raagas and apply that to improve your singing quality to a performer level. You will be able to identify swaras and generate your own notations of songs that you love. If you are dedicated and committed to music you have come to the right institution. Now offering on line Hindi classical music classes including Raagas, Vedic chanting, meditational music, voice training with ancient Indian techniques. Beginner and advanced classes available. Pandit Vibhakar Pandey from Allahabad has received his musical training from the age of five. Prior to that he grew up in a home filled with music as his father is an accomplished musician. Receiving training in the traditional Guru-shishya model he excelled to the level of senior student teaching others at the age of 15. He has been exposed to various Gharanas absorbing the different styles of Gayakis. He has received training from Pandit's Bhimsen Joshi, Jasraj and Mishra. All students are giving basic training to start their musical journey and develop their interests. Training in improving voice quality and culture is done utilizing age old methods established in Hindi and Carnatic classical music. Practicing these techniques can also enable playing the harmonium and other instruments. Guruji would like to invite earnest and hard working students to join and experience his methods of teaching. The homework required is geared towards rapid advancement in know

Hamsa Raghuvir is a versatile Carnatic vocalist, well groomed by the legendary violin maestro Padma Bhushan Sri. Lalgudi G. Jayaraman. She is the daughter of Dr. Karaikudi S. Subramanian, who is the founder of Brhaddhvani (brhaddhvani.org) and a 9th generation veena player of the Karaikudi tradition. Hamsa has been teaching Carnatic vocal in the US for the past 7 years and has now relocated to South Bay (Los Gatos area). Carnatic vocal classes offered at the intermediate and advanced levels for students who wish to specialize in Lalgudi baani or further their classical training. As a privileged prime vocal disciple of Sri. Lalgudi G. Jayaraman for 14 years, her understanding of the myriad aesthetic expressions in his compositions is unique. Children Classes having gone through a true Gurukulam system, Hamsa has the techniques and pedagogy to benefit children. Material supplemented with COMET - Correlated Objective Music Education and Training - a unique music program developed at Brhaddhvani for children through a series of creative books. Children vocal classes offered through Play-Way method of understanding the concepts of music leading its appreciation - Make children learn and present “pitch- laya” perfect authentic rendition of songs.

ShriRanjani school of music is owned by Ms. Shubha Chaki. It offers vocal classes to adult students and for all levels (beginner, intermediate and advanced) with great dedication and care. Each and every student is nurtured personally so as to bring out the music in the individual. Music is instilled in every student so that he can sing effortlessly to his heart's joy and contentment instead of considering it as a task. Hindustani form of music is extempore-based, expressive and elaborate. Hence the emphasis of Shubha has always been on understanding the art form and then rendering which goes beyond the scripted notation pattern.

I am proficient in teaching Hindustani Classical, light classical, geet, bhajans, gazals and hindi film songs. I perform in All IndiaRadio programs. I equally proficient and qualified to teach Rabindra Sangeeth, Najrul Geet, Ramproshadi and other genres in Bengali. I have been teaching music since 1996.I take classes over skype for students in USA> I speak English, Hindi and Bengali.You can reach me at : 91-8802553044My email flora30Please feel free to contact me if you are interested in learning music.

Alka Bhatnagar was born in Meerut in a family with a long tradition in Music. She learnt music during her childhood from her father, Shri B.N.Srivastava a great exponent of classical and light music in his day.Alka is rightly recognized as a singer of eminence in India and Abroad. She is gifted with melodious and baritone voice and is a renowned multifaceted highly accomplished vocalist. Alka has been felicitated with number of awards in music fields and functions of repute by legendary actor Raj Kumar, top music director Khaiyyam Sahib, special memento presented by Shri Raj Kapoor & many more. She is one of those few artistes who have succeeded in mingling the finest nuances of classical music with an element of modernity by her imaginative improvisations. Her control over her voice, her mastery over modulation, superb intonation and "stress" are some of the salient features of her singing. She has evolved her own style which is a curious mix of the finest of baritone and the lowest of contralto.

Sangeetha is a trained Carnatic vocalist, who learnt in the great lineage of Semmangudi Srivasa Iyer. Her Guru Vaigal Gnanaskandan is much renounced vocalist & music composer. She has been teaching in California since 2004 and has performed concerts in various places in India and here. Her passion is to make this wonderful music accessible in traditional yet fun ways to the younger generation. Further more information Please contact me.

Personalized Carnatic vocal music , bhajans and all short, long mantras and slokas taught. For further inquiries please contact Swetha Srinivasan via email or phone. I love to teach kids the precious art form "Carnatic music". I teach in a fun and engaging way so kids can appreciate and enjoy learning this art form. Teaches bhajans, songs, shlokas and Carnatic music fundamental lessons for children in San Jose area by providing individual attention so the child enjoys and hence appreciates this precious art form. Established in 2016. Developed to imbibe interest for Carnatic Music art form among kids.