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Bollywood Singing Program
Program Overview
*Note: Duration taken to complete the levels will vary depending on students experience, practice and other factors.
Level 1
(Beginner-Intermediate Course)
6 Months Duration, Four Modules
Level 2
(Intermediate-Advanced Course)
6 Months Duration, Three Modules
Level 1
Beginner-Intermediate Course
(6 Months Duration)
Level 1 introduces foundational training in Bollywood singing, focusing on essential techniques such as breath control, pitch accuracy, and vocal clarity. Students begin to explore the rich diversity of Bollywood music.
Songs: The repertoire includes popular Bollywood songs suitable for beginners with focus on both male lead and female lead songs for students to choose from. Students will learn basic vocal skills like tone, breath control, diction, and begin interpreting lyrics with emotion and clarity. Across the Level 1, learn to sing a wide range of popular Hindi film songs inspired by artists like Shreya Ghoshal, Arijit Singh, Alka Yagnik, Sonu Nigam, and others.
Vocal Techniques and Exercises: Learn diaphragmatic breathing and proper singing posture to support voice production, sustain long melodic lines, and enhance tonal clarity. Practice essential vocal warm-ups including akar, humming, sargam patterns, and meend (glides) to build flexibility and vocal strength. Develop your ear and pitch precision through Indian solfege (Sargam) and swar recognition
Music Theory: Understand the basics of Taal (rhythm cycles) and use Metronome for timing. Learn about Raags and their moods, and how they influence Bollywood compositions. Introduction to basic Western music scales used in Bollywood songs. Learn the basics of chords and harmony concepts used in Bollywood songs.
Assessments: Regular assessments help track progress, identify strengths and areas for improvement, and provide targeted feedback. Students receive guidance on technique, expression, and song interpretation.
Level 2
Intermediate-Advanced Course
(6 Months Duration)
Level 2 deepens the student’s vocal abilities by introducing advanced techniques, expanding range, and emphasizing performance artistry. This level challenges students with more demanding Bollywood compositions and expressive vocal delivery.
Songs: Level 2 songs are more complex and emotionally layered, selected from classic and contemporary Bollywood hits. Students refine their expression, agility, and control, learning to handle fast-paced lyrics, rapid note changes, and varied moods—romantic, dramatic, soulful, or celebratory. Across the Level 2, learn to sing a wide range of Hindi film songs, from timeless classics to contemporary hits, while expanding your vocal range and technical capabilities, inspired by artists like Lata Mangeshkar, Kishore Kumar, K.S. Chithra, Hariharan, Shreya Ghoshal, Arijit Singh, Sonu Nigam, and others.
Expanding range: Build vocal strength and range through structured practice in chest, head, and mixed voice. Students learn smooth transitions and proper techniques to handle challenging high and low notes, essential for Bollywood playback-style singing.
Advanced Techniques: Master key Bollywood vocal ornamentation like meend, murki, khatka, and grace notes. Learn the vibrato technique and to effectively implement it in songs. Learn how to sing with emotion, project voice in live performance settings, and execute complex dynamic shifts in songs.
Microphone Technique & Live Performance: Studio vs stage microphone handling, distance control and vocal projection, singing with live or karaoke tracks, stage confidence, audience engagement, and handling nervousness.
Recording Studio Basics: Studio etiquette, headphone singing techniques, understanding one-take vs layered recording, and fundamentals of recording vocals in a studio environment.