Certificate in Carnatic Music
Step into a place where music is not just taught — it’s lived.
Certificate in Carnatic Music
The main objective of the Certificate Program is to initiate students into the sublime art form – Indian Carnatic music. This program is designed to cover the fundamentals of music both in theoretical and practical ways, that creates and develops love and interest in Carnatic music.
This short-term program introduces students to the basics of Carnatic vocal music, focusing on fundamental techniques and core concepts. Ideal for beginners, it builds a strong musical foundation under expert guidance.
- Basic Vocal Exercises – Learn sarali varisai, janta varisai, and simple swara patterns.
- Introduction to Ragas & Talas – Understand essential melodic and rhythmic structures.
- Beginner-Level Compositions – Practice geethams and simple kritis.
- Experienced Faculty – Receive step-by-step guidance from trained musicians.
Requirements
Duration: 2 semesters
Required Courses: Total of 3 Core mandatory Courses
Required Units: 9 credit units
This program does not require an internship or externship.
General Admission Requirements
- A high school or GED is required.
- Practical music training of at least 3 years.
- Ability to sing -six gῑtᾱms, three Ādi tᾱḷa varῃᾱs and four kirtanas.
Program Overview
- CCM 101: Basic and Textual Theory (Unit value – 3 credits)
- CCM 102: Musical Compositions- 1 (Unit value – 3 credits)
- CCM 103: Musical Compositions- 2 (Unit value – 3 credits)
- CCM 101: Basic and Textual Theory (Unit value – 3 credits)
- CCM 102: Musical Compositions- 1 (Unit value – 3 credits)
- CCM 103: Musical Compositions- 2 (Unit value – 3 credits)
A Student enrolled in this Program could be evaluated using the following methods/metrics (Assessment could be a combination of a written and/or a practical performance demonstration) depending on the Course
- Quiz : Two submissions during the Semester.
- Assignment : Two submissions during the Semester.
- Final Exam : End of the Semester.
Students will be awarded a Certificate in Carnatic Music, on their successful completion of all the required courses, with an overall combined GPA of 2.0 or higher, based on the evaluation weightages across the various methods/metrics.
Tuition Fees :
Estimated Program Costs: $3,000.00 including Tuition ($2,700.00), Application Fee, Books, Registration Fees, etc.
Apply Process :
Contact our Admissions Team: admissions@aria.edu
Additional Programs Offered
Faculty of Excellence
R.S. Jayalakshmi, PhD
Chair, Department of Carnatic Music
Seshulatha Kosuru, PhD
Professor, Department of Carnatic Music
Padma Sugavanam, PhD
Professor, Department of Carnatic Music
Shyamala Vinod, PhD
Professor, Department of Carnatic Music
Mala Swamy, PhD
Professor, Department of Carnatic Music
Sriram Parasuram, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Carnatic Music
T.K. Saroja, PhD
Professor, Department of Carnatic Music
Dr. Shobana Swaminathan, Ph.D
Asst. Professor, Dept. of Carnatic Music
Neeta Chandrasekhar, Ph.D
Professor, Dept. of Carnatic Music
Contact Info
Contact us to know about Our Present and Upcoming Programs in Aria.
- Phone : +1 (844) 872 8680
- Email: admissions@aria.edu