Kala Bharathi Diploma Course in Vocal Music - Hindustani
by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bengaluru Kendra
Kala Bharathi Vocal Music Diploma
A graded vocal music diploma at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Kala Bharathi, Bengaluru, offering Hindustani training under senior gurus on weekends.
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 vocal 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 academic requirements.
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Rewards and recognition
Certificate
Kala Bharathi Vocal 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 vocal course page
- 2Choose the Carnatic or Hindustani vocal track 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 Vocal Music is offered by the Bengaluru Kendra of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan through its cultural wing, Kala Bharathi. Learners can train in the Hindustani vocal tradition, taught by dedicated faculty at the Race Course Road campus.
The diploma is structured into graded junior and senior levels, combining practical singing with music theory. Classes are conducted in person on weekends, allowing school-going children to pursue serious music training alongside their academics.
Teaching is led by experienced vidushis and gurus associated with Kala Bharathi. Theory and practical examinations are conducted by external examiners, and the examination route leads to diploma certification, while learners may also pursue the classes purely for the love of the art.
The programme sits within Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's wider mission of nurturing Indian classical arts, and is designed to take a learner from foundational vocal exercises to confident performance.
Course details
Trainers
Senior vidushis
Academic details
Difficulty: Mixed Levels
What's covered
Graded training in Hindustani vocal music covering practical singing and theory, assessed through external examinations across junior and senior diploma levels.
Frequently asked questions
Can students choose between Carnatic and Hindustani vocal training?
Yes. Kala Bharathi offers both Carnatic and Hindustani vocal tracks, each taught by dedicated faculty, and learners select one at admission.
Are examinations compulsory for learners?
No. Examinations are optional, but clearing the theory and practical examinations conducted by external examiners is required for diploma certification.
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