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About JK Academy

Jayanthi Kumaresh Academy of Veena aims to connect the artist with aspiring Veena students by providing periodic master classes on specified subjects. These master classes will throw light on the details of techniques, repertoire, practice and creativity and the effective use of these tools in the betterment of performance. The 35 years of concert experience will translate as a movement to create the next generation of Vainikas who will preserve, promote, propagate and present the National Instrument of India, the Saraswathi Veena, to the world. The Academy will soon roll out a continuous education programme with a stipulated syllabus for Veena students at all skill levels.  For now, we will begin with periodic MasterClasses.

Upcoming Classes

Kolorful Kapi

This class will teach you

  • Understanding the contours of raga kapi
  • Raga alapana & unique prayogas of this raga
  • The Krithi “Meevalla Gunadoshamemi” by Sri Thyagaraja in Khanda chapu talam
  • Swaraprasthara ideas for this krithi

If you have learned about 7-8 varnams and 15-20 krithis, then this class is for you.

Date & Time 20th April, 2025 8:00 pm IST
Class Duration: 1.5 Hours
Class Fee: $30

RTP in Kharaharapriya

 
Advanced Class

This class will teach you

  • Exercises in the ragam Kharaharapriya
  • Understanding the gamakas of Kharaharapriya
  • Elaborate exploration of the raga
  • Tanam in Kharaharapriya
  • ⁠Short Pallavi in Kharaharapriya including Trikalam

If you have learned about 8-10 varnams and about 20 krithis and introduced to manodharma, then this class is for you.

Date & Time 26th April, 2025 8:00 pm IST
Class Duration: 1.5 Hours
Class Fee: $30

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