Welcome to Sri Gururaja Music Institute

At Sri Gururaja Music Institute, we offer expert classes in Carnatic vocals, violin, and keyboard for all age groups, fostering a love for music in every student.

Our Teachers

V Santhosh Kumar

Founder & Music Teacher

SGR Music

15+ Years of Experience

My journey in music has been driven by a deep passion for learning, teaching, and sharing the beauty of this art form with others. I believe that music is not just a skill, but a powerful medium that shapes discipline, creativity, and confidence. Through SGR Music Institute, my vision is to create a nurturing environment where students can explore their potential, build strong foundations, and develop a lifelong connection with music.

Yedida Prabhavathi

Music Teacher

SGR Music

5+ Years of Experience

“Thank you for being such a wonderful teacher and for making music class something I always look forward to. I’ve learned so much from Santhosh sir, and I truly appreciate how he always encourages us to give our best. Sir, you helped me grow not just as a musician, but as a person too. Happy to working in SGR Music Institute.

Krishnaveni Paturi

Rama Vani School of Music,

Miyapur, Hyderabad

5+ Years of Experience

“Thank you for being such a wonderful teacher and for making music class something I always look forward to. I’ve learned so much from Santhosh sir, and I truly appreciate how he always encourages us to give our best. Sir, you helped me grow not just as a musician, but as a person too. Happy to working in SGR Music Institute.

V. Kavya

Music Teacher

SGR Music

5+ Years of Experience

My journey in music has always been filled with passion, curiosity, and joy. I love learning new things and sharing the magic of music with young minds. Teaching children is very special to me, as I believe every child has a unique musical talent waiting to shine.

Course Details

SANGEЕТНА РRAVESHIKA LEVEL - 1

Practical:

Mayamalavagoula Raga (15) | Shankarabharana Raga (29)

1. Saralee Svaras – 10

2. Janta Svaras – 9

3. Daatu Svaras – 5

4. Swara Alankaras – 7

5. Nottu Svaras

  • Sakthi Sahitha Ganapathim – Shankarabharanam – Tishra Eka Talam
  • Shyamale Meenakshi – Shankarabharanam – Aadi Talam
  • Vande Meenakshi – Shankarabharanam – Chaturasra Eka Talam
  • Rama Janardhana – Shankarabharanam – Tisra Eka
  • Santatam Pahimam – Shankarabharanam – Roopaka Talam

6. Jati Alankaras – 7

7. Primary Laya Exercises – 12

Theory :

  1. Saptha Svaras 
  2. Dwadasa  Swaragata Stanas
  3. Saptha Tals
  4. Tala and Talangas
  5. Panchaa jaatulu
  6. Annamayya Life History

SANGEЕТНА РRAVESHIKA LEVEL - 2

 Practical:

1. Geethas

  • Sri Gananatha – Malahari – Rupaka Talam
  • Kunda Goura – Malahari – Rupaka Talam
  • Varaveena– -Mohana– Rupaka Talam
  • Shri Govinda – Shankarabharanam – Matya Talam
  • Kalyani – Kamalajadala– Trisra Triputa
  • Shuddhasaveri– Analekara– Trisra Triputa
  • Lakshana Gita – Arere Jayajaya – Shreeranjini – Trisra Triputa
  • Swarapallavi – Hindolo – Aadi Talam
  • Swarajathi – Balakrishna Mohana – Mohana – Trisragathi Adi
  • Avivadhi – Melas -1 (Juniors)

Note :- 16 sets Shuddha – madhayama and Prati Madhyama avivadi – melas are Furnished here under and the aspirants must regularly practice a set of two Melas of them in which the first one is from Shuddha – Madhyama – malas and the last one.

Jati Alankaras – chaturasram  4 units and Tisram 3 units

Primary Laya Exercises – 12

Theory :

  1. Characteristics of Geetha
  2. Characteristics of Swarapallavi
  3. Table of 35 Talas
  4. 72 Melakarta Ragas
  5. Sodasha Swaragatha Stanas 
  6. Purandaradasa Life History
  7. Bhadrachala Ramadasu Life History

SANGEETHA VIKAASINI

Practical : 

Varnam : 

  1. Sami ninne – Sankarabharana – Aadi
  2. Chalamela – Natakuranji  – Aadi Varna
  3. Taruni – Kambhoji – Adi Varna

Note : All the notations including the respective Arohana and Avarohana furnished here under are to be sung the tempo @ 1 – note per each second.

Each and every Varna has to be demonstrated at the first instance bringing out the interrelation of Kampitas and Gamakas of notes in detail and taught 2 or 3 times modifying the phrases each time to increase the technnical knowledge of the aspirant in music.

Kritis :

  1. Kaalaharanamelaraa – Shuddhasaveri _ Rupaka – Tyagaraju
  2. Ennagana Ramabhajana – Pantuvarali – Rupaka – Ramadasu
  3. Brochevarevare – Sriranjani – Adi – Tyagaraju
  4. Samajavaragamana – Hindola – Adi – Tyagaraju
  5. Sri Vignarajam Bhaje
  6. Jati Alankaras sung @ 1,2,3,4 per each Kriya
  7. Aadi talam -Chaturashra-gati -1 (4 ) 0 0 Trisra (3), Khanda (5)& Mishra(7) Jati groups
  8. Chaturashra-jati-groups in the cyclic-ending of Adi Tala

Theory: 

  1. Shodasha Swaragata Sthanas
  2. 72 Melakarta Ragas
  3. Table of 35 Talas
  4. Characterstics of varna
  5. Charactetstics of Keerthana
  6. Tyagaraja swamy life history

SANGEETHA PRAKAASHIKA

Practicle : 

Varnas :
1.Vanajakshi-kalyani-Aditalam
2.Chalamela-Darbar-Aditalam
3.Eranapai-Todi-Aditalam 

Note : All the notations including the respective Arohana and Avarohana furnished here under are to be sung the tempo @ 1 – note per each second.

Each and every Varna has to be demonstrated at the first instance bringing out the interrelation of Kampitas and Gamakas of notes in detail and taught 2 or 3 times modifying the phrases each time to increase the technnical knowledge of the aspirant in music.

Kruthis : 

  1. Guruleka – Gourimanohari – Khadachapu – Thyagaraju
  2. Ammaraavamma – Kalyani – Khandachapu – Thyagaraju
  3. Gamganapathe – Hamsadhvani – Adi (Trisra-gati)
  4. Alai Payute-kaanada-adi talam-ottukadu venkata subbaiyer
  5. Himagiri thanaye Hemalathe-Suddha Dhanyasi-adi talam-Muthaiah Bhagavatar
  6. Avivadi Melas -2(Seniors)
  7. Trisra gati-adi talam-in Chaturasra(4),khanda(5),mishra(7) jati groups.
  8. Trisra gati -adi tala-cyclic ending in Chaturasra jati
  9. Jati Alankaras sung @ 1,2,3,4,6 & 8 per each Kriya
  10. khanda chapu-jati and svara endings with tala cycle-Svarakalpana -1
  11. Trisra gati-adi-jati and svara endings -tala cycle-svarakalpana-1
  12. Khanda chapu-prastara muktayis-svarakalpana-2
  13. Trisra gati-adiTalam-Prastara Muktayis -svarakalpana-2
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Carnatic Vocals

Learn traditional Carnatic vocals with experienced teachers in a nurturing and creative way in best environment for everyone

Violin Lessons

Master the art of playing the violin under the guidance of best teachers with personalized experience for beginners and advanced students

Keyboard Classes

Join with us for keyboard classes to explore music theory, techniques, and performance skills for all levels