Lessons – Music, Indian music, Carnatic Guitar, Skype classes
Fees
I follow a flat fees rate.
$20 per hour
- You are welcome to have a one hour free session and decide if it suits your needs, whether to continue or not.
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If you are a student or needs to save money due to some reason, tell me about it and we will see what can be done.
Payment through paypal – easy and secure.
Contact me if you have anything to ask about.
Have you always wanted to learn music, sing or play the guitar?
You could use a bit of safe support to get going further with your music?
Is there something specific that is troubling you and could use some help to untangle and get a better view?
Want to learn how to play chords for your favorite songs? How to play involved rhythms on the guitar? How to sing and play along with the guitar? Arrange or perform? Talk with someone about music and life? Do some neuro linguistic programming or discuss developmental psychology in the name of music? (I find the last one is a part of the teaching or learning process 
Do one hour of skype class with me and it could change the way you think about music and your music learning possibilities
You could be working, a student, retired, an absolute beginner, someone who has been playing for quite sometime, a professional who needs some information on indian music or ragas and chords…
The process is simple :
- Mail me about your interest.
- I will send you the direction we could take and the timings we could consider
- You decide and confirm with me the time
- I send you my skype login or place to meet and we meet as decided
It is my job to understand your needs and suggest where to start or what to practice once we start. So, don't worry if you are not clear about your needs, how to practice or what exactly to learn.
Suggesting the route you could take or what you could give importance to is a vital part of my job. We could even work with time management or how to break up the practice into comfortable useful pieces that when put together will give you clear results.
Topics (Click to See details and links to free resources that can get you started now)
- Music
- The guitar
- Music theory
- Singing
- Advanced Sound engineering, sequencer work flow
- Basic Keyboard, Sequencer, Sound Engineering, Arranging
- Advanced music
Skype class – Is it effective?
I think our classes are going great.It is opening up an endless array of possibilities.Now i guess, i can gather the courage to look up at the chords of a song rather than looking up instructional lessons on how to play a song.I think i am growing now.
Most guitar classes are suited based on the instructors judgement rather than the student but i think our class is open to choices. It like we have an improvised class with a set of goals at the end of each lesson. Moreover you get the students attention at every moment of the class.
It's that feeling that you have something to look forward to every weekend. Before even though i used to play, i hit the brick wall very often. But now it is a sort of new experiment all the time. The joy of finding those melody lines is a very good reason not to hit the brick walls again.
I think you are a very good teacher who has that innate patience to share the knowledge and above all always encouraging.
Thanks for all the lessons and motivation.
- Jayashankar C, Houston
Doubts about Skype Class
- We use the video provision in Skype.
- I will be typing the relevant parts.
- You ask me questions, clear doubts at your pace – this is a big advantage when compared to just buying a video or learning by yourself.
- I send you videos, pdfs and web links to supplement the portions covered.
- At times i send you the material before a lesson, so that you can go through it, or you will have it handy when we have the class.
- We keep clear track of what we covered, what we will cover and the actions to be taken after each class.
- Much of learning involves assurance, affirmation and getting comfortable with the pressures and frustration of learning. Communicating one to one through skype helps with this vital part of the process.
Not sure? Try it.
It is alright if you decide to not to continue with the classes – I find it interesting to know what needs someone has with music and learning. We can meet on skype and discuss your needs. Click here to contact me
Indian resident? contact me for other options.
Topics
This is a suggestive list of topics that one could consider. They are all inter related, so…
Music
Get an Introduction or general guidance in music if you are just starting to learn music – get it right in the crucial first days.
If you have been learning music for some time, our aim is
- to get you unstuck if needed and get going
- take your music to the next level – vertical skill growth
- independence so that you become capable enough to go on on your own, widening your abilities and understanding of music in a self sufficient life long journey.
- Indian music related Here is an article on Understanding Indian Raga Mayamalavagowla – Analysis, Comparison, Modes, Chords
You could be someone settled in life, now searching the realms of self actualization and feels music could be part of the answer.
You could be a student who is keen about music or playing the guitar.
You could be someone who plays the guitar and wants to know more about indian music, how to play it.
You tell me your need and i may be able to help.
The guitar
- Playing the guitar
- Playing South Indian Classical (Carnatic) lead on guitar
- Rhythm playing on guitar. Rhythm guitar on hariharan ghazal, Rhythm guitar on Carnatic Classical 5/8 6/8 changes, Rhythm Guitar on Carnatic Geetham 7/8
- Learning Indian Classical Music, interested in guitar.
- Publish online
Music theory
- Music Theory – e.g. Basics + Understanding Scales using Interval Naming
- Music Theory for guitar (e.g. music theory for guitar – 5 related chords) – Chords and Scales – Indian raga related harmonizing
- Understanding Indian Raga explained in Western Theory. e.g. Understanding Indian Raga Mayamalavagowla – Analysis, Comparison, Modes, Chords
After this you won't need chord charts, you will know how to associate scales / ragas and chords and more.
- You will be self sufficient in understanding how music works.
- You will be able to do music with awareness, knowing what you are doing and why something works.
- You will understand your instrument – guitar or keyboard or another – much better, being able to see patterns and using them for easy music making.
This is the stuff that will make you a better musician. This will make you independent with the understanding it gives you about how music works.
Do 6 hours to Musical Independence with me, and you will know what i mean.
This theory is musical!
Singing
- Singing
- Sing and play the guitar
- Publish online
Click here and contact me now for details
Advanced Sound engineering, sequencer work flow
Sound engineering, effects, sequencer work flow, computer producer, midi programming, vst instruments, setting up digital audio workstation, recording vocals, recording guitar, multi track choral effect with one singer… guidance over a period of 6 months – $197 (click for details)
Basic Keyboard, Sequencer, Sound Engineering, Arranging
- Basic sequencer work flow and examples
- Basics of VST instruments
- Basics of Keyboard Programming / Midi Sequencing
- Your specific needs with arranging, multitrack sequencing and basic sound engineering.
Who is this for? Good for vocalists and instrumentalists who want to produce their own songs. For keyboard programmers, composers, arrangers who want basic help with your projects. Get yourselves accustomed to the best ways.
Click here and contact me now for details
Advanced music
- Composition related
- Arranging
- Advanced theory
- Other help for Pros and semi pros
Click here and contact me now for details
Something not listed but that i can probably help – artist business, about page, write up? Tell me.
Click here to start or contact me for details.
Advanced Sound engineering, Sequencer Work Flow
- Recording, Mixing, Effects Explained – eg: Reverb Plus Vocal Reverb,
- Sequencer Work flow – hire me for an hour and i can help you sequence and make music with ease – save time and smoothen the work flow.
- Arranging, arranging on sequencer
- Keyboard programming or midi sequencing
What do you get?
- We could meet in person or use skype + a desktop sharing service.
- We discuss your needs and find solutions.
- I will give you instructional videos explaining the actions involved, to further help you with your learning process and take your skills further.
Skype Skype + video resources to teach you and help you with each relevant portion of the process + email support over a period of 6 months. For $197.
In person Meeting in person + video resources to teach you and help you further + email support over a period of 6 months. For $197.
We will first discuss your needs and agree on what needs to be cleared. We will also agree upon how much can be covered in one $197 package.
After one session is over, for further doubts which you need help with, explain to me the problem by mail and I will send you instructional videos to meet your needs.
The vocal book
A step by step guide to make quality vocal recordings with minimal equipment. The book suggests how to get the hardware, connecting and preparing for recording, the recording process, effects explained in detail, the mix down. Click here to learn more
Drum recording and mixing
"This is best drum sound we've achieved till date. The mikes used are shure PG s and beta 52s. Call it mind over matter. It's a great effort on the engineers part to make results like these." – John, drummer of Motherjane said so after our first recording sessions in his practice room. And the recording was done with a laptop, Motu sound card, monitored through AKG headphone, cheapest rented mics.
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Get all the details of how we did it.
Click here for Basic Drum Micing logic + Mic and equipment list
Customized
Most often the person has customized needs. They have specific doubts. At times they need a different pace.
We can solve your problems or get your doubts cleared and set you on the right track according to your needs. In which case we will decide upon a suitable custom plan. Write to me using the form below.
Your two questions
What two questions would you like to ask me? Or is there one main area where you need help with?
Use the form below. Send me your question (s) now and i will write back to you. If your questions can be solved without enrolling for a lesson or buying a paid product, I will help you and then it is free consultation. (Actually i get some good will in return and a satisfied contact.)
Write to me now – let us discuss your needs and what can be done.
