Live guru-shishya taalim in Khayal, Thumri and Dadra for kids and adults worldwide — taught by an All India Radio Grade A vocalist and President’s Awardee.
Meet your guru
Koyel Dasgupta Naha — All India Radio Grade A (Khayal) and Grade A (Thumri-Dadra), President’s Awardee, in the Kirana–Vishnupur–Sham Chaurasi taalim. Meet your guru →
Koyel’s taalim carries the Kirana–Vishnupur–Sham Chaurasi stream of Hindustani vocalism. Read the full lineage story on her personal site.
The 6-level ladder (mapped to the Pracheen Kala Kendra syllabus)
- Level 1 — voice culture, breath, Alankars, first ragas (Bhupali, Yaman) and a bandish sung in taal.
- Level 2 — notation reading, 4–6 ragas, khayal vistaar basics, light bhajan repertoire.
- Level 3 — bada khayal introduction, taans and bol-taans, raga theory in English matching PKK papers.
- Level 4 — self-accompaniment on tanpura, 10+ ragas, Thumri-Dadra introduction.
- Level 5 — concert-length khayal presentation, semi-classical polish, mock board exams.
- Level 6 — Visharad-track: full exam repertoire, viva preparation and a public baithak recital.
Batch times in your timezone
| Region | Group batches | 1:1 slots |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey & New York (ET) | Sat & Sun 9:00–11:00 am | Tue/Thu 8:00–10:00 pm |
| Toronto & the GTA (ET) | Sat & Sun 9:00–11:00 am | Weekdays 8:00–10:00 pm |
| Bay Area (PT) | Sat & Sun 8:00–10:00 am | Weekdays 7:00–9:00 am |
| Texas (CT) | Sat & Sun 9:00–11:00 am | Tue/Thu 8:00–9:30 pm |
| London & the UK | Sat 3:00–5:00 pm | Tue & Thu 6:00–7:30 pm; EU-daytime slots |
| UAE & the Gulf (GST) | Fri & Sat afternoons | Tue/Wed/Thu 7:00–9:00 pm |
| Singapore (SGT) | Mon–Fri 7:00–9:00 pm | Weekend mornings on request |
| Australia (AEST) | Sat 10:00 am–12:00 pm | Mon–Fri 6:00–8:00 pm |
All classes are 60 minutes, weekly, on Zoom with original-sound audio. Group batches max 4 students.
Fees
Group classes from $60/month (max 4 students); one-to-one taalim from $100/month — fees payable directly to your teacher. See full pricing.
Frequently asked questions
What time are classes for students in the US?
US batches run Saturday and Sunday mornings: 9:00-11:00 am Eastern / 8:00-10:00 am Pacific, matching evening teaching hours in India.
How do I pay for classes?
Fees are payable directly to your teacher via PayPal or Wise (international) or UPI (India). Aarohi Arts Association does not collect tuition.
Can my child take official music exams from abroad?
Yes. Aarohi is a Pracheen Kala Kendra affiliated centre; PKK has overseas exam centres in 10 countries, and the ABGMV Mandal offers fully online exams (IOEC) from home. Visharad is recognised as graduate-equivalent.
Is there a trial class?
Yes – a 40-minute live trial class with your chosen guru for $9, bookable online. No subscription required.
Can beginners with no background join?
Yes — most of our overseas students start from zero. Level 1 assumes no prior training; your trial class sets the right starting point.