Learn Carnatic vocal music online
Sing along with real Navatman vocal classes: warm-ups and varisais to build your voice, then songs and bhajans to put it to use. Practice whenever you like, as often as you like.
From Navatman, New York City’s school for Indian classical dance and music, teaching adults for 20+ years. Cancel anytime.
You've always wanted to sing, but...
- There's no Carnatic teacher near you.
- You feel shy singing in front of others.
- You learned as a child and lost your practice.
- You want to understand the songs you dance to.
Recorded classes let you sing along privately, repeat the hard phrases, and build your voice at your own pace.
How it works
Start your free trial
The vocal class recordings unlock right away.
Warm up and build your voice
Start with vocal prep: breathing, sruti and varisais.
Learn songs and bhajans
Move on to full songs once your voice feels steady.
Vocal courses
Carnatic Vocal Prep Class Recordings
Warm-ups, sruti, sthayi and varisais from weekly classes.
Carnatic Songs & Bhajans Class Recordings
Songs and bhajans taught line by line in class.
Who this is for
- Beginners with no music training
- Dancers who want to understand the music they dance to
- Childhood students returning to singing
- Anyone who wants a calming daily singing practice
What students say
I was apprehensive, but saw how genuine it was“I am so glad to know you and Navatman continue to be so devoted to it.”
— Bhargavi
It's rare to find something like this“I've tried many different studios and Navatman is just unparalleled. The staff are attentive and rigorous in their teaching method. It's rare to find a dance school run in such thoughtful ways.”
— Sanjana
Choose how you learn
Every monthly plan starts with a free 14-day trial. Cancel anytime.
Library
Self-paced. Every recorded step-by-step course in bharatanatyam, kathak, vocal and body conditioning.
Try Library freeStudio
Everything in Library, plus weekly live classes on Zoom, feedback from Navatman teachers, and full item courses.
Try Studio freeStudio Annual
Everything in Studio for a year, about $37.50 a month (45% less than monthly Studio).
Choose AnnualQuestions
Do I need to read music?
No. Carnatic music is taught by ear: listen, repeat, then practice.
Do I need a shruti box or tanpura?
Helpful but not required to start. A free tanpura app on your phone works well.
Can I take live vocal classes?
Studio and Studio Annual include live classes on Zoom. Library gives you the recorded classes.
What do I need to start?
A quiet space and your phone or laptop. Headphones help.
Do I need a credit card for the free trial?
Yes, checkout asks for a card so your plan can continue after 14 days. You won't be charged during the trial, and you can cancel anytime from your account.
Your voice is ready when you are
Start the free trial and sing along with your first class tonight.