• A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university. A minimum of 50% marks or its equivalent CGPA in a Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Prior training in Indian vocal music.
• Preferably should have cleared some formal music exams.
• The department will conduct auditions to determine the selection of candidates.
• Aspirants with an undergraduate degree in Music and adequate music skills will be given preference.
• There is no age limit.

• Swara Sadhana

A vocalist needs to have full command on Swaras before he sings any form of music. This course is designed to develop the ability to develop command over the notes. It also focuses on swarochchar and swar-lagao according to the raga. Training for voice development and usage of gamak, voice modulations, etc. are also part of this course.

• Raga Sadhana

Indian classical music is essentially called Raga Sangeet. This course is designed to develop a student as a performing artist in the Khayal genre. Various ragas will be taught as per the repertoire of gharanas, specialising in each aspect (anga) of its development, such as, aalap, bol-aalap, taan, bol-taan, laykari, bol-baant, sargam, etc. It also consists of training of song forms other than khayal, such as Thumri, Tappa, Tarana, Hori, Natyageet, etc.

• Music Theory

Music theory will give an in-depth idea of concepts and terminologies in the classical music. It consists of courses such as Gandharva Veda, research methodology, interdisciplinary studies, music education, cultural musicology etc. It gives a firm foundation for competitive exams like NET. Applied Theory focuses on writing notations and laykaris to perfect the practical skills which are required in the field.

• Indic Knowledge Systems

As human beings march in their journey towards progress, through newer developments, they need to be guided by a core set of ideals and principles of living. In today’s context, these paradigms of living stem from recent ideas originating from the western world. While we have been making progress, there is also a wide-spread understanding that for every new solution and idea that we discover, newer challenges and problems arise out of them. This potentially raises the need to look for alternative paradigms for the emerging world order.

Indic Knowledge Systems (IKS) can potentially offer ideas for developing these. Knowledge of IKS is the first step in this process. Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth addresses this requirement through a foundation course. IKS constitutes a vast majority of literature spanning across multiple perspectives. This includes ideas on fundamental premises related to one’s living as laid out in the Vedas, components of knowledge that help us develop a correct understanding of Vedic literature, Puraṇas, Darsaṇas, Smṛtis, Upa Vedas and many more. This is typically referred to as Caturdasa-vidyasthanam.

• Sanskrit

Aimed at diversifying the knowledge of students, electives such as Introduction to Carnatic Music, Music Production and Arrangement, Music Education etc. may be offered to empower students with a holistic approach to music.

• Yoga
• Learning from Leaders
• Seva

• Become a performing artist.
• Learn from renowned performing artists, reside with them as per the gurukula system and also get a University degree.
• A solid foundation in music theory and musicology.
• An introduction to research aspects in music.
• Get performing opportunities while doing the course, on and off campus.
• Get exposure to the broader world of music through the help of electives.
• Experience deep-rooted gurukula pedagogy while connecting with a modern university structure.
• Develop teaching skills.

• What is the duration and intensity of this programme?
  The M.A. Music programme is a full-time, two-year/four semesters programme. While it is mainly a residential programme, a non-residential option may be considered for valid reasons.
• What is the uniqueness of this programme?
  The programme is a unique integration of academics wrapped up with lots of practice, which helps in shaping up great performers with a firm foundation in the shastras. The focus is on performance, and the number of hours dedicated to practice justifies this focus.
• Who should apply for this programme?
  Any graduate with a musical background who is exploring a career in music, such as performance, teaching, music arrangement or any other related field.
• What are the different courses taught as part of this programme?
  Refer to ‘Programme Structure’ section above.
• What is the faculty profile?
  Fully qualified and trained faculty handle the core courses. Guest faculty are invited to deliver specialised courses. Besides, renowned performing artists regularly visit the campus.
• Are internships provided during the programme?
  No.

Vocal

• Vidushi Manjusha Patil – Professor, School of Kalayoga
• Shri Swapnil Chaphekar – Assistant Professor, School of Kalayoga

Bansuri

• Pt. Rupak Kulkarni – Professor, School of Kalayoga
• Jayateertha Kulkarni – Assistant Professor, School of Kalayoga

Tabla

• Pt. Abhijit Banerjee – Professor, School of Kalayoga
• Atul Kamble – Assistant Professor, School of Kalayoga

• Dr. Anaya Thatte, Expert
• Dr. Chaitanya Kunte, Expert
• Smt. Usha Tikekar-Deshpande, Expert
• Smt. Pramodini Rao, Academic and Campus Director, Chinmaya Naada Bindu Gurukula campus
• Vidushi Manjusha Patil, Professor, School of Kalayoga
• Shri Swapnil Chaphekar, Assistant Professor and Head, School of Kalayoga
• Pt. Rupak Kulkarni, Professor, School of Kalayoga
• Pt. Abhijit Banerjee, Professor, School of Kalayoga
• Sri. Jayateerth Kulkarni, Teaching Assistant, School of Kalayoga
• Sri. Atul Kamble, Teaching Assistant, School of Kalayoga

A student should complete all the core and foundational courses, along with the chosen minor course(s). In the last semester, students will be required to give a public performance as part of the Mega Project.