Learn to Sing Carnatic Music

A 90-Minute Introduction to Carnatic Music, Sankarabharana Raga & NottuswaramsAre you curious about Carnatic music but not sure where to begin? or would you like to resume your Carnatic music journey after a break?Then join us for a welcoming, hands-on musical experience where you’ll discover Carnatic music,Sankarabharana Raga, explore its swaras, and learn to sing three easy Nottuswarams with guided instruction.This is not a concert—you’ll be part of the music.What you’ll experience-A beginner-friendly introduction to Carnatic music-An introduction to the raga Sankarabharanam-Step-by-step guidance to learn four easy Nottuswarams-A shared group-singing experience-Nottuswaram scripts to take home and practiseNo prior Carnatic music experience is required. Come with curiosity and a willingness to sing.Duration: 90 minutesFormat: In-person, guided music workshopSuitable for: Beginners and music enthusiastsItineraryTime Session0–10 min Welcome & musical icebreaker — Introduction of the session, and participants to share their connection to music.10–25 min Meet Sankarabharana Raga — Introduction to the raga through its swaras, a short demonstration, and guided listening.25–35 min Warm up the voice — Simple pitch and swara exercises; helping participants find a comfortable singing range.35–60 min Learn Nottuswarams 1 & 2 — teaching phrase by phrase, repeat together, then sing each piece as a group.60–80 min Learn Nottuswaram 3 — continue the guided learning and practise the pieces together.80–85 min A group singing moment — revisiting the three Nottuswarams, or sing the one the group enjoys most.85–90 min Takeaways & what’s next — sharing the notation scripts, inviting questions, feedbackWhat participants will experienceParticipants will be introduced to Carnatic Music, beautiful Raga - Sankarabharanam and guided through three easy Nottuswarams. The goal is not to turn you into trained Carnatic singers in one session, but to help you experience the joy of learning and singing Carnatic music by yourself.Benefits and takeawaysA first-hand introduction to Carnatic music — discover the swaras and the sound of Sankarabharanam.Learn three easy Nottuswarams — sing along with step-by-step guidance.Understand how a raga feels — explore its character through listening and singing, rather than theory alone.Take home the notation — receive the scripts for the three Nottuswarams to revisit and practise.Experience singing in a group — enjoy a shared, supportive musical experience.Discover a pathway to continue learning — hear about our upcoming Geetham and Varnam workshops