Kala Bharathi Diploma Course in Instrumental Music - Veena
by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bengaluru Kendra
Kala Bharathi Instrumental Diploma
A graded instrumental music diploma at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Kala Bharathi, Bengaluru, with veena, tabla, mridangam, ghatam and keyboard taught by senior gurus.
Mode
In-Person
Fee
Registration fee applies
Participation format
Individual
Duration
Graded junior and senior diploma levels
Time needed
Weekend classes: Saturday 4:00-6:00 PM and Sunday 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Eligibility
Open to learners interested in classical instrumental music. Classes are held in person at the Kala Bharathi campus on Race Course Road, Bengaluru, on weekends. No prior training requirement is stated.
- Age range
- 5 years and above
- Eligibility region
- Available nationwide across India
- Academic requirement
- No specific requirements.
See if your child qualifies.
Rewards and recognition
Certificate
Kala Bharathi Instrumental Diploma
Junior and senior diploma certification awarded after assessment by external examiners on theory and practical components.
Recognition
Diploma from a long-standing arts centre
Skills your child builds
Key dates
- Enrollment
- Open all year
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Kala Bharathi, Bengaluru, Karnataka
How to apply
- 1Submit an enquiry through the Bhavan Karnataka Kala Bharathi instrument course page
- 2Choose the instrument and preferred Bhavan centre
- 3Complete admission formalities at the Bhavan office
Rules and guidelines
- Theory and practical examinations are conducted by external examiners
- Examinations are optional but required for diploma certification
- Regular weekend attendance is expected to progress through junior and senior levels
Fees and financial support
Fee details
Kala Bharathi charges a course fee, and an examination fee for students who take the optional certification exams. The amounts are not published.
About this opportunity
The Kala Bharathi Diploma Course in Instrumental Music is offered by the Bengaluru Kendra of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan through its cultural wing, Kala Bharathi. Learners can train in a chosen instrument such as veena, taught by a dedicated guru at the Race Course Road campus.
The diploma is structured into graded junior and senior levels, combining practical instrument training with music theory. Classes are conducted in person on weekends, allowing school-going children to take up serious instrumental training alongside their academics.
Teaching is led by experienced vidwans and gurus associated with Kala Bharathi. Theory and practical examinations are conducted by external examiners, leading to diploma certification, while learners may also pursue the classes purely for personal enrichment.
The keyboard stream uniquely combines Carnatic and Western music, while the percussion and string instruments follow traditional methodology, all within Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's wider mission of nurturing Indian classical arts.
Course details
Trainers
Dedicated gurus per instrument, including Vidushi Shubha Mangala (veena), Vidwan Ashwin S Nimbalkar (tabla), Vidwan Sagar N Vasishta (mridangam) and Vidwan N. S. Krishna Prasad (ghatam).
Academic details
Difficulty: Mixed Levels
What's covered
Graded training in a chosen classical instrument covering practical playing and theory, assessed through external examinations across junior and senior diploma levels.
Frequently asked questions
Which instruments can a learner choose from?
Kala Bharathi offers training in veena, tabla, mridangam, ghatam and keyboard, with each instrument taught by a dedicated guru.
Does the keyboard course cover Western music as well?
Yes. The keyboard curriculum at Kala Bharathi covers both Carnatic and Western music, unlike the purely classical string and percussion streams.
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