Khayal is a classical vocal music style in Hindustani music known for its creativity, emotional expression, and raga-based improvisation. One of the most famous gharanas (schools) of Khayal singing is the Kirana Gharana, which focuses on the beauty and purity of each note (swara), slow and graceful development of the raga, and emotional depth. Instead of fast rhythms or complex lyrics, Kirana Gharana emphasizes smooth glides (meend) between notes and a peaceful, meditative feel in the music. Great artists like Abdul Karim Khan and Pandit Bhimsen Joshi are legendary figures from this gharana, making it ideal for students who want to learn soulful and melodic singing in Indian classical music.

This vocal course is designed to help students develop a strong foundation in singing, with a focus on Indian classical (Khayal style) and general vocal training. Learners will explore basic to intermediate concepts such as swaras (notes), ragas, taal (rhythm), and proper voice techniques. Through regular practice (riyaz), students will improve their pitch, tone, breath control, and expression. The course also introduces performance skills, stage confidence, an......read more