Programs & Courses
Classical vocal training rooted in lineage, discipline, and expressive depth
The programs offered through the School of Classical Vocal Music are designed to provide structured, lineage-based training across multiple classical and expressive vocal forms. Each course reflects a distinct dimension of the tradition, while sharing a common foundation in voice culture, melodic understanding, and disciplined musical form.
Students may begin with a single course or pursue a longer path of study across multiple forms, guided by depth rather than speed.
Welcome to the School
In this brief orientation, Ustad Shafqat Ali Khan introduces the school and explains how the programs are structured to support long-term classical vocal development within a lineage-based tradition.
Orientation video — coming soon.
View Enrollment OptionsThe Approach
Training within this school emphasizes clarity, discipline, and sustained development. Rather than offering shortcuts or generalized techniques, the programs focus on cultivating a stable voice, refined listening, and an embodied understanding of classical form.
Instruction is grounded in:
Traditional voice culture and breath control
Melodic understanding rooted in classical rāga principles
Precision of intonation and phrasing
Expressive restraint and emotional intelligence
Long-term integration through repetition and study
Each course may be taken independently, yet all programs are designed to complement one another as part of a cohesive vocal education.
Core Programs
Rāga — Foundational Classical Training
This program forms the technical and conceptual foundation of classical vocal music. Study focuses on voice culture, rāga structure, melodic development, and disciplined improvisation.
Thumri — Expressive Classical Form
Thumri training cultivates subtle emotional expression within classical discipline, emphasizing lyrical nuance, ornamentation, and refined phrasing.
Ghazal — Poetic Vocal Expression
This program explores the art of ghazal singing through clarity of text, melodic restraint, and balance between poetry and musical form.
Sufi Vocal — Devotional Expression
Sufi vocal training approaches music as contemplative practice, emphasizing breath-led phrasing, intention, and inner stillness within a disciplined framework.
This course does not include Qawwali.
How Study Works
Courses are delivered through professionally recorded lessons designed for focused, long-term study. Instruction is paced to encourage repetition, reflection, and gradual refinement rather than quick consumption.
Students may:
Study at their own pace
Revisit lessons as needed
Combine programs over time
Build depth through sustained engagement
Who These Programs Are For
These programs are intended for:
Serious students of classical vocal music
Dedicated practitioners seeking depth rather than novelty
Vocalists wishing to study within a lineage-based framework
No formal prerequisites are required for introductory study. Commitment, patience, and regular practice are essential.
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Explore the Programs
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