Sant Sewa Ashram, Laxman Jhula, Rishikesh
Raga Studies

Raga Studies

Theory, mood and improvisation.

Vocal Ragas

Vocal Ragas

Explore melodic structures deeply.

Instrumental Ragas

Instrumental Ragas

Apply raga on your chosen instrument.

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Raga Studies Course

One-to-one classes • Online & Offline in Rishikesh

About the Raga Studies Course

Traditional Raga Studies Lessons in Rishikesh

Raga Studies is a deep dive into the melodic soul of Indian classical music. This course is for vocalists and instrumentalists who want to truly understand raga.

You will study the structure, mood (rasa), time-theory and improvisation approach of each raga. Lessons combine listening, singing, playing and analysis.

The program is perfect as a companion to your main instrument or vocal course.

Session Packages

Choose Your Raga Studies Journey

Single Trial Session

1 session • 60 min

  • 1 private lesson
  • Online or in Rishikesh
  • Instrument introduction
  • Personal learning plan
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Starter Package

7 sessions • 2 weeks

  • 7 private lessons
  • Beginner foundation
  • Practice notes + audio
  • WhatsApp support
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Foundation Package Popular

10 sessions • 3–4 weeks

  • 10 private lessons
  • Complete beginner track
  • Recorded practice audio
  • Personal riyaz plan
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Intensive Package

15 sessions • 4–6 weeks

  • 15 private lessons
  • Beginner → Intermediate
  • Personal riyaz plan
  • Progress review sessions
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3-Month Course

30+ sessions • 12 weeks

  • 3 lessons per week
  • Beginner → Advanced path
  • Full course material
  • Performance session
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Custom / Retreat

Any duration • Any level

  • Talk to a teacher first
  • Design your own schedule
  • Family / group option
  • Rishikesh music retreat
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Raga Studies Curriculum

What You'll Learn

Beginner Program

  • Introduction to swaras and thaats
  • Aroh, Avroh and Pakad
  • Raga Yaman, Bhupali, Bhairav
  • Rasa (mood) and time of day
  • Basic alap and improvisation
  • Listening exercises

Intermediate Program

  • 10 core ragas in depth
  • Comparative raga analysis
  • Bandish and composition study
  • Vilambit and Drut structure
  • Layakari and taal integration
  • Recorded raga journal

Advanced Program

  • 20+ advanced ragas
  • Rare and seasonal ragas
  • Long alap–jod–jhala practice
  • Advanced improvisation systems
  • Concert-level raga presentation
  • Personal raga research project

What's Included

  • Private one-to-one lessons
  • 60 or 120 minute sessions
  • Flexible class schedule
  • Online & offline classes
  • Practice notes & audio recordings
  • WhatsApp support between classes
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  • Free 15-minute intro call
  • Online (Zoom) or offline (Rishikesh)
  • Beginner to advanced levels
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