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The Guru

Mala Viswanathan

A thinker, she desires to inculcate a structured learning process for veena players, with emphasis on developing a strong foundation.

Her teaching methodology incorporates a metronome into the regular training process, which has brought about a revolutionary change in instrument learning. She famously Quotes “Talam is a Habit and Gamakam a skill”. She believes that Carnatic Music relies on a profound understanding of how notes, ragas, and talas interact — a skill that is nurtured from the very first day a beginner starts their journey.Teaching Carnatic music conceptually and innovatively, she has successfully walked in the footsteps of her Guru Sampradayam.

This school of Veena is to honor my Parents and Gurus, whose dedication to knowledge, discipline, and selfless service deeply shaped my life.

Goal of Online School

A strong foundation allows music to flow without effort. For years, my goal has been to share the beauty of Carnatic music and the Saraswathi Veena with everyone who wishes to learn. To truly impact a wider network of students, we needed a bigger reach—and that is how the idea for our fully online school was born. Backed by ten years of online teaching experience, modern digital setups, and a highly effective, unique curriculum, my team of trained teachers is ready to welcome and nurture students from every corner of the globe.

Flexible scheduling allows students to learn at their own convenience, ensuring a relaxed mind that is ready to absorb a new skill.With just a veena and a reliable internet connection, we will guide you into the true joy of music.

Courses Outline

Core Foundations (mostly Tala Focussed)

Duration: 6–8 Months (Flexible pacing to match your personal commitment)

Practical Lessons: Comprehensive training from Sarali Varisai to Alankaram

Rhythm Training: Mastery of all lessons across 3 distinct speeds using a metronome

Theory: Foundational concepts, common terminologies, Melakarta raga derivation, Sapta Talam structures, and Janya ragam

Skill Testing: Targeted practice exercises after every lesson for a firm foundation

Milestone Evaluation: Exclusive course review conducted by Guru Mala Viswanathan

Focus on Hand Dynamics

Duration: 6–8 Months (Flexible pacing to match your personal commitment)

Lessons Covered: Mastery of 8 Geethams, 2 Shlokas, and 2 Swarajathis

Technical Focus: Development of hand dynamics

Goal: Training the hand for bhavam and talam perfection to prepare students for intermediate levels

Evaluation: Level review assessment by Guru Mala Viswanathan

Duration: 12–18 Months (Flexible pacing to match your personal commitment)

Lessons Covered: 5 Tana Varnams, 1 Pada Varnam, 1 Ata Tala Varnam, and 1 Dharu Varnam

Technical Focus: Talam in different speeds, Raga understanding, and hand dynamics for playing Sahityam

Theory: Raga explanations along with ability to create phrases .

Goal: Preparing students for advanced lessons and Manodharma, with a core focus on making the Veena sing

Milestone Evaluation: Exclusive course review conducted by Guru Mala Viswanathan

10 kritis of mixed Composers 5-7 months

10 kritis with Manodharma no time line

The timeline mentioned for the above levels will be at a Flexible pacing to match the students personal commitment.

While we do not award formal certificates, our sole focus is on maintaining the highest standards of learning.

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