Step into the rich world of Hindustani classical music — learn vocal training, raga meditation, swar practice and the eternal drone of the tanpura, on the sacred shores of Gokarna.
श्रुति-स्वर-साधनाRooted in the guru–shishya tradition, Arjun Sangeet Academy brings the timeless ragas of Hindustani classical music to the calm, spiritual atmosphere of Gokarna.
Our academy follows the time-honoured guru–shishya parampara — where learning begins with swar sadhana (note practice), flowers through raga learning and ripens into confident, expressive performance.
From complete beginners to advanced students, everyone trains on voice, tanpura and rhythm, learning not just notes but the bhava (emotion) that breathes life into every phrase.
Structured, gradual and deeply personal — courses for singers, instrumentalists and absolute beginners.
Voice culture, alankar, khayal and bhajan singing — from your first swar to stage-ready performance.
Morning, evening and night ragas — their moods, melodies and taans, learned raga by raga.
Daily swar sadhana, shruti alignment, gamak and ornamentation — the gym for the musical voice.
Learn to tune and play the tanpura — the sacred drone that anchors every raga in composure.
Right-hand bol patterns, meend, bandish and jhala — journey through this iconic instrument.
Bols, thekas, khyal accompaniment and solo kayda development on dayan and bayan.
Learning flows the traditional way — steady, disciplined and deeply personal.
In the spirit of the gurukul, each student is nurtured individually: श्रवणं कीर्तनं विष्णोः — we listen, we sing, we practise. Your riyaz becomes your path.
Enrolment opens three times a year, and seats are limited to keep every class intimate.
First contact with swar, shruti and simple alankars. Voice finds its centre; the tanpura becomes a friend.
Entry Course · 3 monthsDaily riyaz routines, first ragas, taal basics and build of a tuneful, steady practice habit.
Foundation · 6 monthsBulquti-level ragas, ornamentation, important khayal bandishes and confident stage presentation.
Intermediate · 12 monthsAdvanced ragas, virtual recitals and ensemble concerts. Students learn to teach and carry the tradition onward.
Advanced · 18 months"Knowledge brings humility; from humility comes worthiness — may your music always bow to the divine."
Intimate baithaks and workshops under the Gokarna sky — open to students and music lovers alike.
An evening of soothing ragas — Yaman, Bhoopali and Bhairavi — in a candle-lit baithak by the beach.
📍 Om Beach Amphitheatre, GokarnaThree hours of pure note practice — breathing, gamak and shruti work for singers of all levels.
📍 Academy Studio, Gokarna Main RoadStudents present their learnings to family and friends — a gentle step towards the concert stage.
📍 Gokarna Temple HallGlimpses of practice, performance and the calm beauty of music in Gokarna.
Stories from the studio — where discipline met devotion.
I came to Gokarna for the beaches and found a voice. The swar practice here is rigorous yet so gentle — my singing has completely transformed in just one year.
Learning ragas under the tanpura drone every evening is meditative. The teachers explain the mood behind each raga, not just the notes. This is gurukul, truly.
From tabla basics to accompanying the annual baithak — the journey was supported at every step. The baithaks at Om Beach are magical.
Our baithak awaits — call us for a free introductory class.
Arjun Sangeet Academy, Gokarna, North Canara, Karnataka
Mon – Sat · 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Riyaz hours daily at dawn