Our Courses

From soulful ragas to modern melodies — discover your musical path with India's finest Guru-Shishya training system. Every course is designed to nurture your unique talent.

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Vocal Music (Classical & Light)

Vocal music is the foundation of all Indian music. At Madhav Music Academy, our vocal program covers both Hindustani Classical (Khayal, Thumri, Bhajan) and Light Music (Bollywood, Ghazal, Sufi). Students learn proper breathing techniques, voice modulation, sur-sadhana, and raga-based improvisation under the guidance of experienced vocalists.

Whether you dream of performing at stage concerts, recording playback songs, or simply want to sing beautifully at family gatherings — our structured curriculum takes you from complete beginner to confident performer. We emphasize riyaaz (daily practice), ear training, and emotional expression through music.

Our faculty includes vocalists trained under renowned gharanas, ensuring authentic knowledge transfer through the time-honoured Guru-Shishya parampara.

📚 Course Levels & Syllabus

🟢 Foundation 3 Months
  • Basics of Swar (Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni) and Saptak
  • Alankar practice — Shuddha & Vikrit Swar
  • Introduction to Taal — Teentaal, Jhaptaal
  • Basic Ragas: Yaman, Bhupali, Kafi
  • 5 Bhajans & 3 Bollywood songs
  • Breathing exercises & voice warm-up routines
  • Basic ear training & pitch recognition
🟡 Intermediate 6 Months
  • Advanced Alankars & Taan patterns
  • Ragas: Bageshri, Des, Khamaj, Bihag, Malkauns
  • Khayal singing — Vilambit & Drut compositions
  • Thumri & Dadra introduction
  • Bollywood song arrangement & expression
  • Stage performance practice & mic technique
  • Recording basics — singing with Tanpura/Harmonium
🔴 Advanced 12 Months
  • Complex Ragas: Darbari, Marwa, Puriya, Shree
  • Layakari & advanced rhythmic patterns
  • Full Khayal bandish — Alap, Jod, Jhala
  • Ghazal, Sufi, and Qawwali singing
  • Composition & song writing fundamentals
  • Concert preparation & solo performance
  • Exam preparation (Prayag, Gandharva Mahavidyalaya)
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Class Duration
45–60 min / session
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Faculty
Visharad / MA Music
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Available At
All Branches
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Certificate
Prayag / Academy

🧠 Research-Backed Benefits of Singing

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Strengthens Immunity

Studies show singing increases immunoglobulin A and cortisol levels, boosting the body's natural defence system.

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Reduces Stress & Anxiety

Singing releases endorphins and oxytocin, naturally reducing stress hormones and improving emotional well-being.

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Improves Lung Capacity

Controlled breathing during singing strengthens the diaphragm and increases oxygen flow to the brain.

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Boosts Confidence

Regular stage performances and voice training significantly improve self-esteem and public speaking abilities.

🎸 Trending

Guitar (Acoustic & Electric)

The guitar is the world's most popular instrument, and our program covers both Acoustic and Electric guitar. Students learn chords, strumming patterns, fingerpicking, lead guitar, and music theory in a fun and engaging way. From campfire songs to rock solos — we cover it all.

Our guitar curriculum is designed for Indian learners with a mix of Bollywood songs, Indie music, and Western classics. You'll learn to read tabs, chord diagrams, and eventually sight-read sheet music. We emphasize practical playing from day one — no boring theory-only sessions.

Students get regular performance opportunities at our Suno-Sunao open mic events and can participate in our annual Guitar Festival.

📚 Course Levels & Syllabus

🟢 Foundation 3 Months
  • Guitar anatomy, tuning & proper posture
  • Open chords: C, G, D, Am, Em, A, E
  • Basic strumming patterns (4/4, 3/4 time)
  • 10 Bollywood songs with chord progressions
  • Introduction to fingerpicking — Travis picking
  • Reading guitar tablature (TABs)
  • Basic music theory — notes, scales, intervals
🟡 Intermediate 6 Months
  • Barre chords (F, Bm, B, etc.) across the fretboard
  • Advanced strumming — syncopation, muting
  • Pentatonic & Blues scales
  • Lead guitar basics — bends, slides, hammer-ons
  • Fingerstyle arrangements of popular songs
  • Song composition & chord progression theory
  • Ensemble playing — jamming with other musicians
🔴 Advanced 12 Months
  • Jazz chords — 7ths, 9ths, suspended, diminished
  • Advanced soloing — modes, arpeggios, sweep picking
  • Electric guitar techniques — distortion, effects pedals
  • Music production basics with guitar
  • Full song arrangements & covers
  • Stage performance with band setup
  • Trinity / Rock School exam preparation
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Class Duration
45–60 min / session
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Faculty
Trinity Certified
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Available At
All Branches
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Guitar Provided
During Class

🧠 Research-Backed Benefits of Guitar

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Enhances Brain Connectivity

Playing guitar engages both hemispheres simultaneously, strengthening neural pathways and cognitive function.

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Improves Fine Motor Skills

Chord transitions and fingerpicking develop exceptional hand-eye coordination and finger dexterity.

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Natural Mood Booster

Strumming the guitar increases dopamine release, making it a scientifically-proven way to feel happier.

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Sparks Creativity

Improvisation and songwriting on guitar train creative thinking and problem-solving skills.

🪈 Traditional

Bansuri (Indian Bamboo Flute)

The Bansuri is one of India's most ancient and divine instruments, closely associated with Lord Krishna. At Madhav Music Academy, our Bansuri program teaches the art of producing melodious tones through precise embouchure, breath control, and finger placement on the bamboo flute.

Our curriculum covers Hindustani Classical ragas, film tunes, devotional music, and folk melodies. Students learn to create the signature "meend" (gliding notes) and gamak that make the bansuri truly enchanting. We provide guidance on choosing the right bansuri size based on your hand span.

This is a rare course — finding authentic Bansuri gurus is difficult, and our faculty brings years of concert-level performance experience to every lesson.

📚 Course Levels & Syllabus

🟢 Foundation 3 Months
  • Holding the bansuri & embouchure (lip technique)
  • Producing clean notes — Mandra & Madhya Saptak
  • Basic Swar practice & Alankar patterns
  • Simple ragas: Yaman, Bhupali
  • 5 devotional tunes (Krishna Bhajans)
  • Breath control & diaphragm exercises
  • Introduction to Taal with flute
🟡 Intermediate 6 Months
  • Taar Saptak (higher octave) mastery
  • Ragas: Kafi, Des, Bageshri, Bihag, Khamaj
  • Meend, Gamak & Murki ornamentations
  • Bollywood flute melodies & film songs
  • Playing with Tanpura/Tabla accompaniment
  • Cross-fingering techniques
  • Ear training — reproducing melodies by listening
🔴 Advanced 12 Months
  • Complex ragas: Darbari, Malkauns, Marwa, Puriya
  • Full Alap-Jod-Jhala performance structure
  • Advanced layakari with Teentaal & Ektaal
  • Jugalbandi (duet) performance skills
  • Concert-level solo performance preparation
  • Multiple bansuri sizes — bass to sharp
  • Exam prep — Prayag Sangeet Samiti
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Class Duration
45 min / session
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Faculty
Sangeet Visharad
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Available At
Select Branches
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Bansuri
Available at Academy Shop

🧠 Research-Backed Benefits of Bansuri

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Superb Breath Control

Bansuri demands controlled breathing, which dramatically increases lung capacity and oxygen efficiency.

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Meditative & Calming

The soothing tones of the bansuri lower heart rate and cortisol levels, promoting deep relaxation.

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Sharpens Focus

The precision required for embouchure and fingering trains concentration and mindfulness.

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Spiritual Connection

Ancient texts describe bansuri as the instrument closest to the human voice, fostering deep spiritual expression.

🎹 All Ages

Piano & Keyboard

The piano is known as the "King of Instruments" and forms the bedrock of Western music theory. Our Piano & Keyboard program covers everything from classical piano repertoire to Bollywood arrangements, helping students develop both hands independently through graded exercises.

Students learn to read Western music notation (staff notation), play scales and arpeggios, understand harmony and chord theory, and perform both solo and ensemble pieces. Our curriculum follows international grading standards compatible with Trinity and ABRSM examinations.

Keyboards are available at the academy for practice during class hours. We strongly encourage students to have a keyboard at home for daily practice — even a basic 61-key model is sufficient for beginners.

📚 Course Levels & Syllabus

🟢 Foundation 3 Months
  • Keyboard layout — white & black keys, octaves
  • Reading staff notation — treble & bass clef
  • Right hand melodies — C Major, G Major scales
  • Basic chords: C, F, G, Am with left hand
  • 10 easy tunes — nursery rhymes & film songs
  • Proper hand posture & finger numbering
  • Time signatures — 4/4, 3/4, 2/4
🟡 Intermediate 6 Months
  • Both hands coordination — melody + chords
  • All major & minor scales (2 octaves)
  • Arpeggios and broken chord patterns
  • Classical pieces — Beethoven, Mozart (beginner level)
  • Bollywood song arrangements with chords
  • Introduction to improvisation & fills
  • Keyboard functions — sounds, rhythms, recording
🔴 Advanced 12 Months
  • Advanced repertoire — Chopin, Bach, Debussy
  • Complex chord voicings — 7ths, 9ths, sus
  • Jazz piano basics & improvisation
  • Accompaniment skills — playing for singers
  • Arrangement & composition on keyboard
  • Trinity / ABRSM Grade 4-5 exam preparation
  • Concert performance — solo & band
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Class Duration
45–60 min / session
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Faculty
Trinity / ABRSM Trained
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Available At
All Branches
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Keyboard
Provided in Class

🧠 Research-Backed Benefits of Piano

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Increases IQ

A University of Toronto study found that children who learn piano score higher on IQ tests by an average of 7 points.

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Split Brain Training

Playing different patterns with each hand simultaneously strengthens the corpus callosum connecting brain hemispheres.

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Improves Academic Performance

Piano students consistently show better performance in mathematics, language, and spatial reasoning.

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Foundation for All Music

Piano teaches harmony, melody, and rhythm simultaneously — making it easier to learn any other instrument later.

🎶 Classical Essential

Harmonium

The harmonium is the soul companion of every Indian classical vocalist. This versatile reed organ is indispensable for singing practice, bhajan sessions, and classical music performances. At Madhav Music Academy, our harmonium program teaches both the art of solo playing and the crucial skill of accompaniment.

Students learn to operate the bellows smoothly while playing ragas, bhajans, ghazals, and light music. Our curriculum covers Indian notation (Bhatkande system), raga-based playing, and advanced accompaniment techniques that make you an invaluable musician at any gathering.

The harmonium is particularly popular among adults who want to accompany their own singing — our program is designed to develop both skills together.

📚 Course Levels & Syllabus

🟢 Foundation 3 Months
  • Harmonium anatomy — reeds, bellows, keys, stops
  • Proper sitting posture & bellows operation
  • Saptak practice — all three octaves
  • Basic Alankars & swar exercises
  • Simple bhajans & devotional songs
  • Introduction to Bhatkande notation
  • Playing along with singing practice
🟡 Intermediate 6 Months
  • Raga-based playing: Yaman, Bhupali, Kafi, Des
  • Vocal accompaniment techniques
  • Playing film songs & ghazals
  • Understanding Taal and maintaining rhythm
  • Meend & Gamak on harmonium keys
  • Chord-based playing for light music
  • Self-accompaniment while singing
🔴 Advanced 12 Months
  • Advanced ragas: Bageshri, Bihag, Malkauns, Darbari
  • Solo harmonium recital preparation
  • Professional accompaniment for concerts
  • Lehera playing for Tabla accompaniment
  • Complex layakari & tihais
  • Harmonium maintenance & tuning
  • Prayag / Gandharva exam preparation
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Class Duration
45 min / session
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Faculty
Visharad / Alankar
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Available At
All Branches
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Harmonium
Provided in Class

🧠 Research-Backed Benefits of Harmonium

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Develops Perfect Pitch

Regular harmonium practice trains the ear to recognize and reproduce exact musical pitches effortlessly.

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Promotes Mindfulness

The rhythmic bellows operation combined with melodic playing creates a meditative, flow-state experience.

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Enhances Coordination

Managing bellows with one hand while playing keys with the other develops exceptional bilateral coordination.

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Social & Community Value

Harmonium players are always in demand at bhajan mandalis, satsangs, and community gatherings.

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Violin

The violin is often called the instrument closest to the human voice. Its ability to express deep emotion through sustained notes, vibrato, and dynamic range makes it one of the most sought-after instruments worldwide. At Madhav Music Academy, we teach violin in both Hindustani and Western styles.

Our students learn proper bow technique (arco), left-hand positions, intonation, and vibrato through carefully graded exercises. The curriculum includes Indian raga-based pieces, Western classical étude, film music, and folk tunes — giving you a well-rounded musical education.

Violin requires patience and consistent practice, but the rewards are extraordinary. Our faculty guides students through the initial challenging phase with encouraging, step-by-step instruction.

📚 Course Levels & Syllabus

🟢 Foundation 3 Months
  • Violin anatomy — parts, tuning, rosin, bow care
  • Holding position — chin rest, bow grip, posture
  • Open string bowing — G, D, A, E strings
  • First position notes on each string
  • Simple melodies & folk tunes
  • Basic scales — C Major, G Major, D Major
  • Rhythm exercises with bow — whole, half, quarter notes
🟡 Intermediate 6 Months
  • Second & third position shifting
  • Indian ragas on violin — Yaman, Bhupali, Kafi
  • Meend (glissando) & gamak techniques
  • Bollywood melodies & film song arrangements
  • Introduction to vibrato
  • Double stops & basic chords
  • Ensemble playing — violin duets & groups
🔴 Advanced 12 Months
  • Higher positions (4th–7th) across the fingerboard
  • Advanced vibrato — wrist & arm techniques
  • Complex ragas & concert-level performances
  • Western classical repertoire — Vivaldi, Suzuki Book 4+
  • Spiccato, staccato, tremolo bow techniques
  • Solo recital preparation & stage craft
  • ABRSM / Trinity exam preparation
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Class Duration
45–60 min / session
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Faculty
MA Music / Performing Artist
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Available At
Select Branches
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Instrument
Student must bring own

🧠 Research-Backed Benefits of Violin

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Physical Strength

Holding the violin strengthens upper body muscles, improves posture, and builds core stability.

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Superior Ear Training

Unlike fretted instruments, violin demands precise intonation, developing an exceptionally trained musical ear.

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Enhanced Memory

Learning complex bowing patterns and fingerings simultaneously strengthens both working and long-term memory.

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Emotional Intelligence

The violin's expressive range helps players develop deeper emotional awareness and empathetic communication.

🪕 Fun & Easy

Ukulele

The ukulele is the happiest instrument on earth! With just 4 strings and a compact size, it's the perfect instrument for beginners, travellers, and anyone who wants to start making music quickly. Our ukulele program gets you playing complete songs within the first few classes.

Don't let the small size fool you — the ukulele can produce rich, beautiful music ranging from Hawaiian classics to Bollywood hits, pop songs, and even classical pieces. It's especially popular among children and teens as a gateway to string instruments.

We teach Soprano, Concert, and Tenor ukulele techniques. Students can later transition to guitar with the skills learned here, as many chord shapes and patterns are transferable.

📚 Course Levels & Syllabus

🟢 Foundation 3 Months
  • Ukulele types, tuning (G-C-E-A) & posture
  • Basic chords: C, F, G, Am, Dm, G7
  • Simple strumming patterns — Down, Down-Up
  • 10 easy songs — Bollywood & English pop
  • Reading chord charts & ukulele tablature
  • Singing while playing — basic coordination
  • Fun group jams & ukulele circles
🟡 Intermediate 6 Months
  • Barre chords & moveable chord shapes
  • Fingerpicking patterns — Arpeggio style
  • Strumming variations — reggae, swing, folk
  • Major & minor pentatonic scales
  • Playing melodies on single strings
  • Song arrangement — intro, verse, chorus
  • Ukulele ensemble performances
🔴 Advanced 12 Months
  • Advanced fingerstyle — solo ukulele arrangements
  • Chord melody technique
  • Jazz ukulele — extended chords, walking bass
  • Music theory applied to ukulele
  • Composition & songwriting with ukulele
  • Performance techniques — stage presence
  • Recording & sharing music online
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Class Duration
40–45 min / session
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Faculty
Certified Trainer
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Available At
All Branches
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Ukulele
₹1200 onwards at Shop

🧠 Research-Backed Benefits of Ukulele

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Instant Happiness

The bright, cheerful tone of the ukulele triggers positive emotions and has been used in music therapy for depression.

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Fast Learning Curve

Students can play their first complete song within 1-2 classes, building confidence and motivation immediately.

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Portable & Social

Take it anywhere — parks, beaches, trips. The ukulele is the ultimate social instrument for group singing.

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Gateway to Guitar

Ukulele skills transfer directly to guitar learning, making the transition smoother and faster.

👶 Ages 5–12

Children Special Program

Our Children Special Program is specifically designed for young learners aged 5 to 12 years. We understand that children learn differently — they need shorter attention spans, gamified activities, colourful learning materials, and lots of encouragement. Our child-friendly faculty makes every class an adventure.

Children can choose from Vocal, Keyboard, Guitar, or Ukulele. The classes incorporate singing games, rhythm clapping, musical stories, body percussion, and fun performance activities. We follow the Kodály and Orff methods adapted for Indian music, ensuring children develop a strong musical foundation.

Parents receive monthly progress reports, and children get to perform at our quarterly Suno-Sunao events, building confidence from a young age. Early music education has been scientifically proven to enhance cognitive development, language skills, and social-emotional growth.

📚 Course Levels & Syllabus

🌱 Little Stars (5–7 yrs) 3 Months
  • Musical sounds vs noise — listening games
  • Sa Re Ga Ma through stories & rhymes
  • Body percussion — clapping, stomping, snapping
  • Singing nursery rhymes & simple bhajans
  • Basic rhythm patterns with percussion instruments
  • Introduction to one instrument of choice
  • Group singing & performance activities
⭐ Rising Stars (8–10 yrs) 6 Months
  • Structured instrument lessons (choice of 1)
  • Swar, Alankar & basic raga recognition
  • 10 songs — mix of bhajans, film songs, pop
  • Reading basic music notation
  • Solo & group performance skills
  • Ear training — identify notes by hearing
  • Fun music theory through games & quizzes
🌟 Super Stars (10–12 yrs) 12 Months
  • Intermediate instrument proficiency
  • Raga-based compositions & improvisation
  • Participation in inter-academy competitions
  • Music theory — scales, chords, time signatures
  • Stage performance with full setup
  • Exam preparation — junior grades
  • Transition to regular adult courses
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Class Duration
30–40 min / session
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Faculty
Child Pedagogy Trained
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Available At
All Branches
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Progress Reports
Monthly to Parents

🧒 Why Music for Children?

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Brain Development

Music training before age 7 creates stronger neural connections that last a lifetime, enhancing all cognitive abilities.

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Better Academic Results

Studies show musically trained children score 20-30% higher in maths and reading comprehension tests.

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Language & Communication

Singing and rhythm activities accelerate language development and improve verbal communication skills.

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Social Skills & Discipline

Group classes teach teamwork, patience, and discipline in a fun, non-competitive environment.

👩 Women Only

Ladies Special Batch

Our Ladies Special Batch is exclusively designed for women who want to learn music in a comfortable, supportive, all-women environment. Whether you're a homemaker, working professional, or a college student — this batch ensures you get dedicated time slots that fit your schedule.

Choose from Vocal, Harmonium, Keyboard, or Ukulele. Classes are conducted by female faculty members in a safe, encouraging atmosphere. Many of our ladies batch students are women who always dreamed of learning music but never got the opportunity — it's never too late to start!

We offer special morning and afternoon batches (10 AM – 2 PM) that work perfectly for women who want to learn while children are at school. Group classes also create a wonderful community of like-minded women who share a love for music.

📚 Course Levels & Syllabus

🟢 Foundation 3 Months
  • Basics of chosen instrument (Vocal/Harmonium/Keys)
  • Swar recognition & basic Alankars
  • 5 popular bhajans & devotional songs
  • 5 Bollywood evergreen songs
  • Voice warm-up & breathing exercises
  • Basic Taal understanding
  • Group singing sessions for confidence building
🟡 Intermediate 6 Months
  • Raga-based singing — Yaman, Bhupali, Kafi
  • Ghazal & Thumri introduction
  • Advanced bhajan repertoire (15+ songs)
  • Self-accompaniment on harmonium
  • Mic technique & stage presence
  • Festival performance preparation
  • Ear training & pitch correction
🔴 Advanced 12 Months
  • Semi-classical singing mastery
  • Advanced raga renditions
  • Mehfil & concert performance
  • Teaching basics — guide others in bhajans
  • Competition preparation
  • Recording studio experience
  • Certificate exam preparation
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Batch Timing
10 AM – 2 PM slots
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Faculty
Female Teachers
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Available At
All Branches
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Batch Size
5–8 women per group

🌸 Why Ladies Should Learn Music

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Me-Time & Self Care

Music classes provide a dedicated break from daily responsibilities, offering therapeutic stress relief and personal fulfilment.

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Build a Music Community

Connect with like-minded women, form friendships, and create a supportive network through shared musical journey.

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Fulfill a Lifelong Dream

Many women put their passions aside for family. Our program helps you pursue the dream you've always held close.

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Perform at Events

Shine at family functions, festivals, and community events with your newly learned musical skills.

🎵 Ready to Begin Your Musical Journey?

Join 2000+ students who have transformed their lives through music at Madhav Music Academy. Book a free trial class today!

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