Devotional Music

A Spiritual Journey through Music and Meaning

Why Study Devotional Music?

Discover the soul-stirring traditions of Indian devotional music. This certificate course offers a blend of spiritual insight and musical training rooted in Bhakti, Carnatic, and Hindustani traditions. Ideal for those seeking both inner fulfillment and artistic expression.

What You Will Learn?

The role of music in spiritual traditions

Raga basics and melodic structures

Vocal techniques and emotive delivery

Composition and performance

Learning Modules

Course Outline

Week 1:

Week 1: Basics of Carnatic Music & a Geetam

Week 2

Week 2: Geetam & Kirtana

Week 3

Week 3: Alankaram & a Kirtana

Week 4

Week 4: Devotional song – Bhajan in Hindi – composed by Meerabai

Week 5

Week 5: Devotional song – Tamil composition “Eppadi Paadinaaro”

Week 6

Week 6: Devotional Song – Hindi Bhajan “Jheeni Jheeni”

Week 7

Week 7: Dhruva Talam Alankaram & Sri Tyagaraja Kirtanas

Week 8

Week 8: Vocal exercises, Narayana Teertha Tarangam & Annamacharya Kirtanas

Week 9

Week 9: Purandara dasar Devara Namam, Narayana Teertha Tarangam & a Sampradaya Kirtana

Week 10

Week 10: Devotional Compositions in Tamil (contd.)

Week 11

Week 11: ABHANG – Devotional Song Genre in Marathi

Week 12

Week 12: Devotional Song Genres in Malayalam

Week 13

Week 13: Parama Purusha, Purandara dasar Devara Namam & Tulasidas Bhajan

Week 14

Week 14: Sri Annamayya Kirtana & a Ragamalika

Week 15

Week 15: Patriotic song, Stotram, Tarangam, Mangala Harathi & Mangalam

Duration

15 Weeks – 180 minutes 90 (Sync) + 90 (Async)/Week
Course Fees

$900
Classes

Every Wednesday, 6PM PST
Certificate

Students will receive certificate of completion.