Hosted by
Leela Foundation
About this event
Carnatic Music Workshops (April 18, 20 and 21). Venue TBD
Carnatic Vocal - Intermediate
$150
Venue: Tentatively 1018 Morrisville Pkwy, Morrisville, NC 27560 USA
Taught by: Anugrah Lakshmanan
Workshop Outcomes:
- Technique building for improving vocal delivery and rhythm
- 3-4 Compositions from this suggested listing:
- Bhadrashila Raja – Kuntalavarali – Bhadrachala Ramadas
- Bhalira Vairagya – Kalavathi – Bhadrachala Ramadas
- Mantiramavadhu Neeru (Thevaram) – Chenchurutti – Jnana Sambandar
- Sri Gananatham Bhajare – Ishamanohari – Muthuswami Dikshitar
- Kamalasana Vandita – Nottuswaram – Muthuswami Dikshitar
Suggested Pre-requisite: The participant has learnt a minimum of 3 aadi taala varnams.
Date/Tentative Time
The instruction will be 3 sessions of 75 minutes each.
Saturday, April 18, 2026: 10:00 am-11:15 am
Monday, April 20, 2026: 5:30-6:45 pm
Tuesday, April 21, 2026: 5:30-6:45 pm
Veena - Intermediate
$150
Venue: TBD
Taught by: Smt. Jayashree Aravind
Workshop Outcomes:
- Intensive and effective practice techniques to vastly improve veena playing
- Nottuswaras and kritis from the following selection:
- Kamalāsana Vandita – Shankarabharanam (Nottuswaram) – Muthuswami Dikshitar
- Girirajasutha Thanaya – Bangala – Thyagaraja
- Shree Gananatham Bhajare – Ishamanohari – Muthuswami Dikshitar
- Raghunayaka – Hamsadhwani – Thyagaraja
Suggested Pre-requisite: The participant has learned jathiswarams and above
Date / Tentative Time
The instruction will be 3 sessions of 60 minutes each.
Saturday, April 18, 2026: 9:30-10:30 am
Monday, April 20, 2026: 5:00-6:00 pm
Tuesday, April 21, 2026: 5:00-6:00 pm
Veena - Advanced
$150
Venue: TBD
Taught by: Smt. Jayashree Aravind
Workshop Outcomes:
- Intensive and effective practice techniques to vastly improve veena playing
- Aspects of bani (tradition, style and technique of a particular guru/school of learning)
- Select Kritis from the following options:
- Paripalayamam – Reethigaulai – Swati Tirunal
- Janani Mamav – Bhairavi – Swati Tirunal
- Pagavari – Hamsadhwani – Patnam Subramania Iyer
- Select Swathi Thirunal padams, javalis.
Suggested Pre-requisite: The participant has learned 5 varnams and above
Bonus: Veena Advanced students are strongly encouraged to also attend the intermediate workshop to learn intensive techniques at no additional cost.
Date / Tentative Time
The instruction will be 3 sessions of 60 minutes each.
Saturday, April 18, 2026: 11:00 am-12:00 noon
Monday, April 20, 2026: 6:30-7:30 pm
Tuesday, April 21, 2026: 6:30-7:30 pm
Mridangam - Intensive
$150
Venue: TBD
Taught by: Ashwin Subramaniyan
Workshop Outcomes:
- Tala clarity: Develop a strong understanding of rhythmic cycles and maintain accurate timing
- Laya development: Improve tempo control, speed variation, and rhythmic flow
- Accompaniment skills: Support dance and music with precise, responsive rhythmic patterns
- Sollu Kattu / Jathi / Konnakol: Structure and perform rhythmic syllables with clarity and precision
Date/Tentative Time
The instruction will be 3 sessions of 75 minutes each.
Saturday, April 18, 2026: 1:00-2:15 pm (Sollu Kattu)
Monday, April 20, 2026: 5:30-6:45 pm
Tuesday, April 21, 2026: 5:30-6:45 pm
Sollu Kattu - Language of Rhythm
$50
Venue: TBD
Taught by: Ashwin Subramaniyan
Workshop Outcomes:
- Clarity of syllables: Articulate sollu kattu with correct pronunciation and precision
- Structuring patterns: Understand how syllables form jathis and rhythmic sequences
- Performance skills: Recite and apply sollu kattu confidently in rhythm and coordination
Open to dance, music and percussion students of all levels
Date/Tentative Time
The instruction will be 1 75 minute session.
Saturday, April 18, 2026: 1:00-2:15 pm
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