About the Course

This course is a chance to learn more about different styles of Indian music. But it is also much, much more than that. It is a journey through the musical career of Bollywood playback legend Kavita Krishnamurti. It takes learners behind the scenes, showing them the making of some of the superhits that defined an entire generation. Students will learn different elements of Indian music, and the ways in which they can be applied in Bollywood music.

About the Instructor

Kavita Krishnamurti Subramaniam

Kavita Krishnamurti Subramaniam is a multi-platinum recording artist and playback singer behind some of Bollywood's biggest hits - including Hawa Hawai, Pyar Hua Chupke Se, and Bole Chudiyan - among many others. Her two-part course, Bollywood and Beyond, is a chance to learn her greatest hit songs and understand her practice routine, while following her unique journey through anecdotes and stories.

Who can take this course?

Professional vocalists, beginners, and music enthusiasts.

What you'll learn

Kavita Krishnamurti - Bollywood and Beyond - Part 1

  • Introduction (Video) Preview
  • Welcome (PDF)
  • Metronome, Tambura, and Tuner - User Guide (PDF)
  • Reference Videos
  • Warm-ups (Video) Preview
  • Practice Exercises (PDF)
  • Warm-up (Audio)
  • Reference Videos
  • Breathing and Starting Practice (Video)
  • Reference Video
  • Thumris (Video)
  • Reference Videos
  • How to Practise Khatkas? (Video)
  • Reference Videos
  • Kahe Chhed Chhed - Part 1 (Video)
  • Kahe Chhed Chhed - Part 2 (Video)
  • Kahe Chhed Chhed - Part 3 (Video)
  • Kahe Chhed (PDF)
  • Reference Video
  • Carnatic Singing - Sada Manadil (Video)
  • Sada Manadil (PDF)
  • Hindustani Singing - Baadal Ghumad (Video)
  • Baadal Ghumad (PDF)
  • Reference Videos
  • Bhajans and Abhangs (Video)
  • Reference Videos
  • Bhajan - Jo Tum Todo (Video)
  • Jo Tum Todo Piya (PDF)
  • Reference Video
  • Romantic Songs - Part 1 (Video)
  • Reference Videos
  • Romantic Songs - Part 2 (Video)
  • Reference Videos
  • Romantic Songs - Part 3 (Video)
  • Reference Videos
  • Romantic Songs - Part 4 (Video)
  • Reference Videos
  • Romantic Songs - Part 5 (Video)
  • Reference Video
  • Alor Aumolo (PDF)
  • Breath Control (Video)
  • Reference Video
  • Conclusion (Video)
  • Thank You (PDF)

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