Online Carnatic vocal lessons
Learn Carnatic
music. For the
love of singing.
Personal guidance from Smt. Krishnaveni, an All India Radio artist with over three decades of teaching experience.
For adults and children. For first lessons and a deeper practice.
All India Radio ArtistVocal broadcasts, 2013–2018
Sangeetha VidwanTitle awarded in 1984
Teaching since 1995Students in India and abroad
First, a little music.
A radio recital. A concert. A devotional offering.
Listen to Smt. Krishnaveni in her element.
Gajavadana Karuna
Sriranjani · Papanasam Sivan
WPRB 103.3 FM, Princeton, New Jersey
Wherever you’re starting.
You may be discovering Carnatic music, returning after years away, or ready to explore more. Lessons build on what you know.
Your first swaras.
Your own pace.
New to singing? Begin with pitch, rhythm and the exercises that form the foundation of Carnatic music. Adults and children are both welcome.
- Find your voiceShruti, vocal exercises and voice culture
- Build musical understandingSarali and janta varisai, alankarams
- Begin a repertoireGeethams, swarajatis and simple compositions
Music can be part
of your life again.
If you learned as a child or paused your lessons, share what you remember. Your previous training is the starting point for deciding what to revisit and what to learn next.
- Revisit the foundationsStrengthen pitch, rhythm and vocal practice
- Reconnect with repertoireReturn to familiar pieces and study new compositions
- Develop expressionWork on gamakas, meaning and bhava
More depth.
More to discover.
For students with prior training, study repertoire and improvisation with attention to the details of raga, tala and expression.
- Extend your repertoireVarnams, kritis and rare compositions
- Explore manodharmaRaga alapana and kalpana swaras
- Prepare to performConcert planning and stage preparation, where appropriate
Personal attention to shruti, laya and bhava—pitch, rhythm and expression—at every stage.
A teacher.
A lasting influence.
Rooted in tradition.
Generous in teaching.
Smt. Krishnaveni
Vocalist · All India Radio artist · EducatorA musician’s ear for detail.
A teacher’s patience to help you hear it.
Krishnaveni began her training with her maternal uncles, V. L. Vedagiri and V. L. Janakiraman, both accomplished A-grade All India Radio artists. Her own musical life spans radio broadcasts, performances in India and the United States, and teaching since 1995.
Her lessons bring vocal practice and musical understanding together, with attention to each student’s experience and progress.
Explore her training & accomplishments
- Sangeetha Vidwan · 1984
- Central College of Music, Madras. First class in practicals.
- Diploma in Music · 1984
- Vocal music, Andhra University.
- Continuing musical study
- Further training with Shyamala Venkateswaran and study of rare Dikshitar kritis with R. K. Shriramkumar.
- On air and on stage
- All India Radio broadcast experience, 2013–2018; a WPRB radio performance in Princeton; and concerts in India and the United States.
Before you begin.
Can I start as an adult beginner?
Yes. Lessons welcome adult beginners as well as children. Tell Smt. Krishnaveni about your experience and what you would like to learn.
How do online lessons work?
You’ll need a reliable internet connection, a device with a camera and microphone, and a quiet place to sing. Confirm the lesson platform and format when you enquire. Regular practice between lessons is part of learning.
What are the fees and available timings?
Message Smt. Krishnaveni with your location and time zone to discuss current availability, lesson options and fees.
What should I share if lessons are for my child?
Include your child’s age, any previous musical training, your time zone and what you hope they will learn. These help Smt. Krishnaveni discuss a suitable starting point.
Tell us about
your music.
A first lesson, a return to singing, or the next step in your training. Start with a conversation with Smt. Krishnaveni.
What would you
like to learn?
Share who the lessons are for, any previous training, and your location or time zone.
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