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KM Music Conservatory Summer Programme

The KM Music Conservatory Summer Programme welcomes musicians of all ages and abilities to take part in a 3-week intensive practical exploration of music at our renowned Chennai facility. During the programme students will work with our team of dedicated music professionals to explore and unlock their creative potential and discover new skills. Most courses can either be taken in an online format or an in-person on-campus format.

The course combines individual specialist training (1-to-1), group specialist training (same discipline), and general music training and group work (cross discipline) in order to create a comprehensive music education experience that has an industry edge and focuses on practical development. The course will finish with a live concert performance

Block A: Mon 15 May - Fri 2 June [Mon-Fri, 10-5pm]
Block B: Mon 12 June – Fri 30 June [Mon-Fri, 10-5pm]

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Western Voice [Block A + Block B]

The western vocal summer school is a chance for singers to re-engage with core techniques and develop their interpretative and performance skills. With a mix of individual and group sessions, students will strengthen breathing and posture as well as having fun engaging in characterisation and emoting through performance.

  • Suitable for anyone from 8 years and above
  • Any ability (beginner - advanced)
  • On-Campus Rs 39,000 /- (+ GST)
  • Online Rs 29,000 /- (+ GST)

Piano [Block A + Block B]

The piano summer school is geared towards students of any ability, from absolute beginner to advanced pianists. Using the intensive study period to address key issues in technique, posture, finger-technique and scores, students will develop repertoire knowledge in individual and group class environments. Ensemble performance will also feature as performers learn how to play as part of a group.

  • Suitable for anyone from 8 years and above
  • Any ability (beginner - advanced)
  • On-Campus Rs 39,000 /- (+ GST)
  • Online Rs 29,000 /- (+ GST)

Guitar [Block A + Block B]

The guitar summer school welcomes students with interest in either classical or contemporary guitar to take part in a hands-on exploration technique, playing styles and genres. Specially selected repertoire and exercises will encourage development of strong finger-techniques, posture and musicality.

  • Suitable for anyone from 8 years and above
  • Should have at least some playing knowledge on guitar
  • On-Campus Rs 39,000 /- (+ GST)
  • Online Rs 29,000 /- (+ GST)

Work on the fundamentals of Hindustani Classical singing in group sessions with our esteemed team. Work on voice culture, breathing, posture and technique as you develop skills in understanding and presenting ragas. Explore the diverse and rich heritage and history of the Indian Classical Tradition.

  • Suitable for anyone from 8 years and above
  • Any ability (beginner - advanced)
  • On campus RS 39,000 /- (+ GST)
  • Online Rs 29,000 /- (+ GST)

Note on Online Provision

All group sessions will be at fixed times, the morning session between 10am-12noon IST. Online students are welcome to join these sessions live via our virtual learning environment (VLE) or can ‘catch-up’ on these sessions later by accessing the videos in the VLE. Individual online sessions will be scheduled at times convenient between the teacher and student, remembering that the teachers are working within the India time zone. For online students there will be the possibility to perform live online or submit a video performance as part of the final showcase.

Faculty

SubjectBlock A (May 15 - June 2)Block B (June 12 - June 30)
Western VoiceDivya IyerLiliana Sheiche
PianoPadamavathy & MaheedharLavania Kumar
GuitarNiranjanNiranjan
Hindustani VoiceMira SenguptaHumble Shine

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Examples of Sessions and Day Outline

Group: Cross Discipline

These sessions will cover larger areas relating to music performance, history and culture. These interactive multi-media sessions are designed to be of interest for all aspiring musicians and will help in the development and understanding of how music developed, aspects of style and genre, basics of studio and recording, online music platforms for publicity and marketing, as well as confidence building and stagecraft sessions. They will be used later in the summer school to bring together the final performances.

Group: Specialist Training

These sessions comprise of group sessions per discipline (all pianists together, all western vocalists etc.) and take the form of interactive master classes. During these sessions the faculty member will work intensively with one or more students in front of the whole class. These sessions may relate to areas of technique, interpretation or other performance issues. Not only does this allow all students to benefit from the teaching, but they help in gaining stage confidence

Individual: Specialist Training

One on one sessions are tailored to the development of each individual student taking part in the course. At the outset of the course a consultation will take place in order to gauge the student’s ability, set targets for the course and work out a personal regime to be followed during the course (technical exercises, repertoire). Individual sessions will occur either daily or every two days dependent on number of students and need. Session lengths vary dependent on the need and standard of the student and may fluctuate throughout the course as required (at some points shorter sessions more often may be suited or longer sessions with larger gaps between).

Course Outcomes
There will be a final public concert where students get the opportunity to play live in one of the KM performance spaces, this will also be streamed live on the KM social media pages. The concert may be themed or may have elements drawn from the Group training in them.

Sample Day Schedule (may differ for different disciplines)

9-10.00amArrive at KM and warm up / practice
10am-12 noonGroup Session: Cross Discipline
12noon –1pmLunch
1pm-3pmIndividual Sessions Specialist / practice
3pm-3.30pmAfternoon Break
3.30pm-5.00pmGroup Session: Specialist Area

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