Courses & Classical Music Training Programs @ Raga-vahini Music Academy
In person: Victoria/Chaska, Eden Prarie, MN, and on Skype
1. Advanced Diploma in Carnatic Music in affiliation with Sri Padmavathi Mahila University, India
2. Advanced Diploma in Dance in affiliation with Sri Padmavathi Mahila University, India
3. Certificate Courses in Carnatic Music in affiliation with Sri Padmavathi Mahila University, India
4. Music Training with non-university option
Raga-Vahini Music Academy has partnered with renowned Sri Padmavati Mahila Visva Vidyalayam, Tirupati, India to provide learning opportunities in U.S.A to attain Diploma in MUSIC and Dance, and Certification Courses (vocal and/or instrumental). For Padmavathi Viswavidyalayam affiliated courses, only female students can enroll. Other Music Training programs are available for all students.
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Guru Affliation with SAMPADA, SILICON ANDHRA, USA
Advanced Diploma In Carnatic Music
(Age >= 9 years)
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Level 1 – Diploma in Introductory Music
Level 2 – Diploma in Music
Level 3 – Diploma in Music
Level 4 – Advanced Diploma in Music
Credits: SPMVV offers 8 credits per Level .
Eligibility: Minimum age to enroll in SPMVV courses is 9.5 years at the time of enrollment, and there is no upper age limit. No Age limit for SAMPADA course (Affliated with Potti Sriramulu University)
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Admission: Admission upon evaluation by Raga-Vahini Academy. Please contact Raghavi Janaswamy @765 409 0641
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Training: Training adhering to the syllabus and quality standards can be obtained from Raga-vahini or any other teacher in North America
Examination: The theory and practicals examinations at the end of the year are co-ordinated with SPMVV by Raga-Vahini Academy.
Final Examination: For Advanced Diploma (Level 4) - The SPMVV Professors will personally visit USA to review and qualify students’ skills in Theory and Practicals, and to award Advanced Diplomas to eligible graduate students in a formal Convocation.
Qualify: Attaining 45% marks is minimum to “Pass” the course and 70% is considered as passing with “Distinction”.
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Advanced Diploma In Dance
(Age >= 9 years)
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Level 1 – Cert. in Introductory Level Dance
Level 2 – Diploma in Dance
Level 3 & Level 4
- Advanced Diploma in Dance
Credits: SPMVV offers 8 credits per Level.
Eligibility: Minimum age to enroll in SPMVV courses is 9.5 years at the time of enrollment, and there is no upper age limit.
Admission: Admissions upon evaluation by Raga-Vahini Academy and Padmavati University, Tirupati, India . Please contact Raghavi Janaswamy @765 409 0641
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Training: Training adhering to the syllabus and quality standards can be obtained from teachers associated with the Raga-Vahini Academy or any other teacher in North America
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Examination: The theory and practicals examinations at the end of the year are co-ordinated with SPMVV by Raga-Vahini Academy.
Final Examination: For Advanced Diploma (Level 4) - The SPMVV Professors will personally visit USA to review and qualify students’ skills in Theory and Practical to award Advanced Diplomas to eligible graduate students in a formal Convocation.
Qualify: Attaining 45% marks is minimum to “Pass” the course and 70% is considered as passing with “Distinction”.
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Certificate Courses
(Age >= 9 years)
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1. Certificate Course In Vaggeyakaramrutam
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2. Certificate Course In Varnam
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3. Certificate Course in Annamayya Sankeertanalu
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Eligibility: Female Students only for now as per university Rules. But Stay tuned for opportunities for male students as well. Minimum age to enroll in SPMVV courses is 10 years and there is no upper age limit.
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Admission: Admission upon evaluation by Raga-Vahini Academy. Please contact Raghavi Janaswamy @765 409 0641
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Training: Training adhering to the syllabus and quality standards can be obtained from Raga-vahini or any other teacher in North America