KalaSudha in Mysuru
Bring KalaSudha artists to a conference or a collaboration anywhere in the world, or start sitar or tabla online from Mysuru. Hear first about Indian classical music in Mysuru here.
Our reach in Mysuru
A growing community built through live music, trusted partnerships and shared cultural experiences.
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About KalaSudha in Mysuru
Indian classical music in Mysuru (Mysore) has a court history that joins north and south. Abdul Karim Khan, whom the music critic Mohan Nadkarni names as founder of the Kirana gharana, found patronage at the Mysore court, where Carnatic music shaped his singing. Carnatic music is the classical music of south India; Kirana is a school of Hindustani khayal singing from the north.
A second north Indian school drew on the same court. The Bhendibazaar gharana's archive credits a later singer of that line with its Carnatic element, learned from Bidaram Krishnappa, a court musician of Mysore.
Where Hindustani singers once learned Carnatic music, learners today can take the north Indian sitar or tabla online. KalaSudha's online courses teach every other discipline too; an instructor closes each topic after reviewing your work, and a certificate or diploma ends each level. Workshops and summer camps come to Mysuru once enough learners sign up. KalaSudha's recordings and concert videos play online, and learners of other teachers can ask for an assessment.
Press Register for updates on this page to hear first about KalaSudha concerts and workshops in Mysuru.
Why Mysuru
What sets KalaSudha apart in Mysuru
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Mysore court veena, and our veena page
Veena players at the Mysore court began composing short instrumental pieces around the turn of the 20th century, Malini Nair writes in Scroll. KalaSudha's veena page introduces the instrument, and its academy offers online classes in every discipline.
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Sitar and tabla, up to a fellowship
Mysuru learners of sitar or tabla climb KalaSudha's online levels to the Sthayi Certificate, the Antara Diploma and the Sanchari Advanced Diploma. Above them stands the Abhog Fellowship, which no course teaches.
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Artists for conferences and collaborations
Conference organisers and fellow artists anywhere in the world can work with KalaSudha musicians through its collaborations page. Hosts of weddings and private events book through the weddings and events page instead.
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Sarangi on record and on film
KalaSudha's listening page holds a sarangi album and sarangi concert videos among its recordings. Tap Register for updates or subscribe to the newsletter, and news of KalaSudha in Mysuru reaches you first.
FAQs about Mysuru
Where can I hear live Indian classical music in Mysuru, and how do I hear about KalaSudha concerts there?
KalaSudha presents Indian classical music for listeners in Mysuru. To hear first about its concerts and workshops in the city, press Register for updates on KalaSudha's Mysuru page or join the KalaSudha newsletter.
KalaSudha's recordings and concert videos play online now, from its listening page.
Can I learn Indian classical music online and in person with KalaSudha in Mysuru?
Yes, learners in Mysuru can study Indian classical music with KalaSudha online now. KalaSudha's online academy offers classes in every discipline of Indian classical music, and keeps adding specialised courses and teachers. The courses are hybrid. When enough learners in Mysuru sign up, KalaSudha brings physical workshops and summer camps to Mysuru, so you can learn online and in person.
See the online courses to start.
Where can I take sitar or tabla lessons in Mysuru, online or in person?
Mysuru learners can take sitar or tabla lessons on KalaSudha's online courses, starting at Foundation. Each course is built by its instructor with KalaSudha and vetted by top educationists.
Foundation leads to the Sthayi Certificate in sitar or tabla, and an award earned on a course names your teacher and tradition. When enough Mysuru learners sign up, KalaSudha brings workshops and summer camps to the city.
Can I book Indian classical musicians for a wedding, a private event or a conference in Mysuru?
Yes, KalaSudha provides Indian classical musicians anywhere in the world for weddings, private and corporate events. Conferences and creative collaborations go through the collaborations page.
For a wedding or private event, press Send an enquiry on the weddings and events page for a proposal and a quote.
How can I meet other people in Mysuru who love Indian classical music?
Indian classical music lovers in Mysuru can find each other through KalaSudha. Press Register for updates on KalaSudha's Mysuru page, or join the KalaSudha newsletter, to hear first about concerts and workshops in Mysuru.
KalaSudha's online classes put you alongside other learners of your discipline now.
Can I earn a certificate or diploma in Indian classical music by learning online?
Yes, you can earn an Indian classical music certificate online with KalaSudha. It awards its own certificate or diploma at each of three taught levels, in every music and dance discipline it teaches online. Foundation leads to the Sthayi Certificate, Intermediate to the Antara Diploma and Advanced to the Sanchari Advanced Diploma. Above them sits the Abhog Fellowship, which KalaSudha awards and no course teaches.
Every award names its discipline and the skills you attained. A learner of any teacher, in any country, can also ask KalaSudha for an assessment. The Indian classical music certificates page explains how each level is assessed.
Where can I listen to KalaSudha's Indian classical music recordings and watch its concert videos online?
KalaSudha's recordings and concert videos play online on its own pages. Start at Listen to Indian classical music, which leads to its studio and live concert recordings and to its concert videos.
If you are new to the music, start with an alap, the slow, unmetred opening of a raga, in an evening raga such as Yaman. Then try a tabla solo or a live concert set.
Can I buy a sitar or a tabla from KalaSudha, and does KalaSudha deliver and service it?
Yes, you can buy a sitar or tabla from KalaSudha. It sells sitars and tablas built in close collaboration with the makers, by quote or made to order, and delivers them worldwide. It packs every instrument for international shipping.
KalaSudha also services and repairs any sitar or tabla, wherever you bought it, worldwide. For strings, parts, cases or a size for a younger learner, ask KalaSudha. See the instruments page to start.