HINDUSTANI VOCAL/SEMI-CLASSICAL
WITH TANIA MISHRA (PATTANAYAK)
NEW SESSION STARTS - SEPT 9
IN-PERSON HINDUSTANI VOCAL CLASSES FOR KIDS & ADULTS
CLASS TIMINGS:
SAT 10 - 11 AM (ALL AGES)
SAT 11 - 12 PM (ALL AGES)
SAT 12 - 1 PM (ALL AGES)
WED 6 - 7.00 PM (ALL AGES)
FEES: $166 for 4-week session
DURATION: 45-minute class every week - 15 mins for post class parent/student interactions
Private 1-1 classes also available on request - Email - info@academyofcreativearts.com
3 PROGRAMS TO FIT YOUR NEEDS:
LITTLE MUSICIANS - HINDUSTANI VOCAL
INTRODUCTION TO INDIAN CLASSICAL MUSIC
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
A fun and engaging introduction to the beautiful world of Indian classical music, designed especially for children. Students will develop basic musical awareness while exploring Swaras, Taal, Raga, rhythm, and Indian musical traditions through age-appropriate activities.
Lesson Plan – 12 Weeks
Discovering Indian Music – Introduction to Swara, Sa Re Ga Ma, pitch & listening
Finding Your Sa – Voice exercises, basic swara practice
Swaras & Simple Patterns – Alankar and basic melodic patterns
Understanding Taal – Beat, rhythm, clapping patterns & simple taal exercises
Introduction to Raga – What is a Raga? Exploring a simple children's raga
Singing a Bandish – Learning a simple composition
Voice & Expression – Sur, rhythm, pronunciation and musical expression
Mini Performance – Review, practice and presentation for parents
BOLLYWOOD MELODIES
THE INFLUENCE OF RAGA & INDIAN CLASSICAL MUSIC
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Explore the magic behind timeless Bollywood songs and discover how Indian classical Ragas, melodies, rhythm, and musical traditions have shaped Hindi film music. Students will learn popular Bollywood classics while understanding the Raga-based melodies and musical ideas behind them.
Lesson Plan – 12 Weeks
Introduction to Bollywood Music – How Indian classical music influenced Hindi film songs
What Makes a Melody? – Understanding melody, Swara, scale and musical phrases
Raga & Bollywood – Discovering how different Ragas inspire popular film songs
Learning Through Classics – Learning a Bollywood song and identifying its melodic elements
Raga to Film Song – Exploring examples of Raga-based Bollywood compositions
Rhythm & Expression – Understanding Taal, beat, phrasing and emotional expression
From Raga to Performance – Developing voice, pronunciation and expressive singing
Bollywood Music Showcase – Performance and exploration of the Raga/melodic influences behind the songs.
RABINDRA SANGEET & BENGALI MUSIC
FROM RABINDRANATH TO BENGAL - A JOURNEY THROUGH BENGALI MUSIC
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
An enriching introduction to Rabindra Sangeet and the rich musical heritage of Bengal. Students will explore the poetry, melodies, cultural traditions, and musical styles that shaped Bengali music, while learning selected songs by Rabindranath Tagore and other influential Bengali composers and artists.
Lesson Plan – 12 Weeks
Discovering Bengali Music – Introduction to Bengal's musical heritage
Meet Rabindranath Tagore – His life, poetry and contribution to music
Understanding Rabindra Sangeet – Style, melody, lyrics & expression
Learning a Rabindra Sangeet – Melody, pronunciation and interpretation
Seasons & Nature in Bengali Songs – Exploring the connection between nature and music
Beyond Rabindra Sangeet – Introduction to Bengali modern and traditional songs
Singing with Meaning – Poetry, emotion, pronunciation & presentation
Bengali Music Showcase – Review and final performance
ABOUT OUR INSTRUCTOR
TANIA MISHRA (Pattanayak)
EDUCATION
Sangeet Visharad – Pracheen Kala Kendra, Chandigarh, India
Master of Arts in Music – Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata, India
Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in Music – Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, India
Tania Mishra (Pattanayak) is a distinguished Indian Classical (Hindustani) vocalist and dedicated educator with a lifelong passion for music. Born in West Bengal, India, she was introduced to the mesmerizing world of music at the age of seven. This early foundation blossomed into a vibrant career as she pursued both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Music, specializing in Hindustani Classical Khyal, and earned the prestigious Sangeet Visharad title.
Tania has had the profound privilege of receiving her musical education under the esteemed guidance of several masters, including Sri Jayanta Saha (disciple of the legendary Debabrata Biswas), Pandit Jayanta Sarkar (disciple of Pt. Jnan Prakash Ghosh), Vidushi Suranjana Bose, Vidushi Anusua Mukhopadhyay, and Pandit Koushik Bhattacharjee.
An acclaimed performer, Tania has proudly represented India at the prestigious SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, eight countries) Festival. While her academic expertise is rooted in Khyal, her expansive repertoire showcases flawless versatility across Indian light classical, classic Bollywood, devotional music, folk, Rabindra Sangeet, and traditional Bengali songs. Throughout her career, both Tania and her students have won numerous accolades in national and international competitions.
Before relocating to the United States in 2014, Tania served as a guest lecturer in an undergraduate college affiliated with Vidyasagar University. During her time in Mountain View, California, she was a faculty member at the Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA) and taught Indian Classical Music at Google Headquarters, alongside performing in numerous concerts and community programs in the Bay Area. Now based in Burlington, Massachusetts, Tania is thrilled to continue sharing her rich musical heritage and expertise with a new community of students.
Teaching Philosophy "I believe music is a profound language that connects us deeply to our roots. My goal as an educator is to build a strong technical foundation while empowering each student to discover their unique artistic voice. Through a supportive and inspiring environment, I strive to help my students cultivate discipline, patience, and a lifelong joy for music."
FLEXIBLE TIMING & OTHER PROGRAM OPTIONS AVAILABLE
Weekend morning & weekday late evening options also available
If you are looking for devotional songs or a specific type of coaching, we can even curate a special program/batch for you
Time slots for 1-1 sessions can be scheduled based on the availability of both student and teacher.
Please email info@academyofcreativearts.com if you have any questions.
Payment and Missed Class Policy:
Training requires consistency in order to achieve the most benefit. However, we understand that students may occasionally need to miss a class. Use the following guidelines to ensure that you get the most out of your classes at The Academy of Creative Arts.
Your fees are due on or before the first day of the class and are charged on a monthly basis.
Payment may be made by cash, check, credit card or recurring automatic payments
If you pay for several weeks in advance and cannot complete all weeks, we will refund weeks not used when notice is received 48 hours before beginning of the week
If you or your child plan to miss a class - 48 hour advance notice is required - so another student can be accommodated - if the student does not provide 48 hour notice and does not attend the session 50% of the fees will be refunded. If the student attends part of the program and misses the rest, the student will not be eligible for any refund.
Class timings and schedule are subject to change
If your child is disruptive and impacts the ability to learn for other students - we may request parents to un-enroll the child from the class for a safe and fun learning experience & environment for all the other students in the class.
We wish you a wonderful learning experience - these policies are required so that we can be respectful of the instructors time and commitment.