Online Carnatic Music Classes, Live from Bengaluru
Learn Carnatic vocal music with Bhargavi Bhadri from anywhere in the world. Students in the USA, Canada, Europe, Dubai, Singapore and Australia join live one-on-one and small-group classes, scheduled around their time zone.
A Traditional Bengaluru Teacher, Wherever You Live
For families living abroad, finding a good Carnatic teacher nearby is hard. Online classes give your child the same structured, traditional training taught in Bengaluru, with a teacher who has trained over 4,000 students since 2016.
Many families abroad want their children to stay connected to Indian music, language and festivals. Carnatic lessons, bhajans and Kannada songs do exactly that, while building a genuine musical skill.
- Live, not recorded: every class is a real-time lesson with correction on the spot.
- Proper syllabus: the same junior and senior Carnatic path as in-person students.
- Flexible timing: slots arranged around school hours and your time zone.
- All ages: young children, teenagers and adult beginners.
How Indian Class Times Fit Your Time Zone
India Standard Time (IST) is UTC+5:30 and does not change for daylight saving, so the gap below shifts by an hour when your clocks change. Timings are always agreed with you directly.
| Where you live | Difference from India | What usually works |
|---|---|---|
| USA & Canada (Eastern) | 9½–10½ hours behind | Your evening is India’s early morning; your morning is India’s evening |
| USA (Pacific) | 12½–13½ hours behind | Your evening is India’s morning |
| United Kingdom | 4½–5½ hours behind | Your morning and early afternoon is India’s afternoon and evening |
| Europe (Central) | 3½–4½ hours behind | Your afternoon is India’s evening |
| Dubai / UAE | 1½ hours behind | Your after-school hours are India’s evening |
| Singapore | 2½ hours ahead | Your after-school hours are India’s afternoon |
| Australia (Sydney / Melbourne) | 4½–5½ hours ahead | Your afternoon and evening is India’s late morning and afternoon |
How to Start Online Classes
- Send an enquiry on WhatsApp with the student's age, your city and what you would like to learn.
- Agree on a slot that fits your time zone, and choose one-on-one or a small group.
- Join the live class on video call from a laptop, tablet or phone, with a shruti app running for practice.
- Practise between classes with the lesson taught, and build up from varisais to songs and kritis.
What you can learn online
- Junior Carnatic syllabus: varisais, alankaras, geethams, swarajathis
- Senior syllabus and exam preparation: varnams, kritis, ragas, theory
- Devotional songs, bhajans and shlokas
- Bhavageethe and Kannada folk songs
Online Classes: Common Questions
Does Carnatic music really work well online?
Yes. Carnatic music has always been taught by listening and repeating, which works well over a live video call. The teacher hears every phrase you sing and corrects pitch, rhythm and pronunciation in real time. A stable internet connection and a quiet room make the biggest difference.
How are class timings fixed for my time zone?
When you enquire, share your city and preferred days. Bhargavi will suggest slots that fall in your child’s after-school hours or your evenings and weekends wherever possible.
What do I need for online classes?
A laptop, tablet or phone with a camera, a reliable internet connection, and a quiet space. A free shruti or tanpura app on your phone is enough for practice; you do not need to buy an instrument to start.
Are online classes one-on-one or in groups?
Both options are available. One-on-one lessons give the most attention and the most flexible timing; small groups suit students at a similar level and time zone.
Can adults learn Carnatic music online?
Absolutely. Many adults learn online, including complete beginners and people returning to music after years. Classes go at your pace.
Can online students learn devotional songs and Bhavageethe too?
Yes. Along with the Carnatic syllabus, online students can learn bhajans, devaranamas, shlokas, Bhavageethe and Kannada folk songs, which many families abroad want for festivals and community events.
Enquire About Online Classes
Tell us where you live and who will be learning. Bhargavi will reply on WhatsApp with slots that suit your time zone, along with the fees.
Or reach Bhargavi directly
- WhatsAppMessage +91 97318 91537
- Phone+91 97318 91537
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