Online Hindustani vocal lessons
Learn to sing, from your very first Sa.
Patient, personal lessons in Hindustani classical, bhajan, Bollywood and light music, for children, teenagers and adults, wherever you are.
with Purabi Bordoloi · Hindustani Vocal Teacher
- 15+ years teaching
- Bhatkhande Sangeet Vidyapeeth
- “India’s Best Singer” 2021
- Taught in Hindi & Assamese
- First demo class free
About
Meet your teacher
Namaste! I’m Purabi. I trained in Hindustani vocal at Bhatkhande Sangeet Vidyapeeth, Lucknow, and for more than fifteen years I have taught at colleges, sangeet vidyalayas and schools in Assam and Tamil Nadu, and to private students alongside.
Every voice is different, so every student gets a lesson plan shaped around their voice and their progress. Whether you are seven or seventy, we begin where you are.
— Purabi
Lessons
Who the classes are for
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Children
Sargam, simple bhajans and a strong sense of sur and taal, built gently and with lots of encouragement.
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Teenagers
Classical grounding in raag and taal, and preparation for stage performances and competitions.
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Adults
Start fresh or return to singing after years away. Riyaz at your own pace, with steady guidance.
Curriculum
What you’ll learn
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01
Hindustani Classical Vocal
Raag-based study, from the first swaras to full performance pieces.
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02
Swar Sadhana & Voice Modulation
Riyaz for pitch, breath, range and control of the voice.
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03
Raag & Taal
The theory and rhythm behind the music, so you understand what you sing.
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04
Bhajan & Light Vocal
Devotional and light repertoire, sung with classical grounding.
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05
Hindi Film Songs
Bollywood songs, old and new, learnt with the classical technique behind them.
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06
Performance Coaching
Stage and competition preparation, from a teacher who also sits on the jury.
Getting started
How online lessons work
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1
Send an enquiry
Fill the short form below with the learner’s age, experience and preferred timing.
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2
Free demo class
She messages you on WhatsApp to set up a free first class online, to hear the voice and get a feel for the lessons.
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3
Your lesson plan
A plan shaped around the learner’s voice, goals and pace.
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Weekly classes
One-hour classes once a week, with riyaz to practise in between.
Fees
Classes & fees
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Children Under 16
Gentle foundations in sur, taal and simple bhajans.
₹500 / class
or ₹2,000 a month
- One-to-one, one class a week
- 1 hour each
- In Hindi or Assamese
- Pay per class or monthly
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Adults 16 and over
Start fresh or return to singing, at your own pace.
₹750 / class
or ₹3,000 a month
- One-to-one, one class a week
- 1 hour each
- In Hindi or Assamese
- Pay per class or monthly
Your first demo class is always free.
After the demo, talk it over with Purabi on WhatsApp. If you continue, classes are prepaid, per class or for the month.
Class timings IST (India time)
- Weekdays 4 – 7 pm
- Weekends 9 am – 12 noon
Experience
Fifteen years in the classroom
- Kalai Kaviri College of Fine Arts Music Teacher Tiruchirappalli
- Jorhat Sangeet Vidyalaya Music Teacher Jorhat, Assam
- Trivedi Vidyapeeth Music Teacher Jorhat, Assam
- Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 1, Tiruchirappalli Prayer song workshop & competition judge Tiruchirappalli
- Jyoti Sangeet Jury member Chennai
- Private students Independent tuition 15+ years
Performances & recognition
On stage
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2021
India’s Best Singer
Magic Book of Records -
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1st Position, Bhajan
Imran Super Melodious Voice -
2020
2nd Position, Bollywood Songs
Talaash 5
Listen
Shri Ramachandra Kripalu Bhajamana
Tulsidas bhajan
One of ten solo recordings she has produced, across classical, devotional and light music.
More on her YouTube channel
Questions
Good to know
Do I need any experience?
No. Beginners are welcome; lessons start from the basics of swar and build from there.
What ages do you teach?
Children and adults. Under 16 is charged at the children’s fee; 16 and over at the adult fee. Lessons are adjusted to the learner’s age and level.
Which language are classes taught in?
Hindi or Assamese, whichever you are more comfortable with. Choose it in the enquiry form.
What are the class timings?
Weekdays 4 – 7 pm and weekends 9 am – 12 noon, India time (IST). All classes are one-to-one.
What do I need for an online class?
A phone or laptop with a camera and a reasonably quiet room. TODO: confirm platform (Zoom / Google Meet / WhatsApp video).
What styles can I learn?
Hindustani classical vocal, bhajan, Hindi film (Bollywood) songs and light vocal music, along with raag and taal theory.
How much are classes?
Children: ₹500 a class or ₹2,000 a month. Adults: ₹750 a class or ₹3,000 a month. Classes are one hour, once a week.
When do I pay?
The first demo class is always free. After it, you decide with Purabi over WhatsApp; if you continue, classes are prepaid, per class or for the month.
What happens after I send the enquiry?
Purabi reads every enquiry herself and messages you on WhatsApp to arrange your free demo class.
Book a free demo class
Tell us a little about the learner. Purabi reads every enquiry herself.
- You send this short form.
- Purabi messages you on WhatsApp to arrange a time.
- You take your first class online.