Hindustani Vocal music is the classical music of Northern India. Shankar Mahadevan Academy provides the unique opportunity for students everywhere to learn Hindustani Vocal music through a highly structured curriculum, a clear path for progression, and certifications for completion. Each module last three months and details are as follows: HV101 Introduction to Swara Sadhna, Swara pattern , Rhythm ( 3 Months ) HV102 Swara Sadhna, Swara Mapping, Swaras , Raga Introduction (3 Months) HV103 Swara Identification , Tala, Raag Exploration (3 Months) HV104 Alankar , Drupad, Pentatonic Scales ( 3 Months) HV105 Mandra Swar Sadhna , Swar Vistar, Tarana , Bhajan (3 Months) HV106 Margi, Desi Sangeet , layakari , Elements of composition (3 Months ) HV107 Raaga Identification , Thaat system , Raga Lakshans ( 3 Months ) HV108 Bhakti Sangeet Ragas and Expressions , Taal , Layakri Each week, student needs to attend 2 classes

Each level requires the student to complete the courses listed under it and pass the level exam. Certificates are given to students upon successful completion of each level

Annual registration fee of AED 100 to be paid directly to the academy. Each student will be given academy T-shirt at the time of registration.