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Carnatic Music
ff you are interested in learning Carnatic Music via Zoom from Sushma Bhat, please send a request through form on the right. Alternatively, if you live in Dallas, TX area, you can reach out to her for personal face to face lessons as well.
A brief introduction of Sushma Bhat, Founder and Director of MusicNamaste –
MusicNamaste.com is a dream come true for Sushma Bhat. This website is designed, created and maintained by Sushma Bhat. Sushma Bhat learnt Carnatic classical music from her Guru Mrs.Laxmi Iyengar of Manipal, Karnataka, India. She was certified in Carnatic classical music, vocal with distinction. Sushma Bhat and her family has a strong passion for music. Knowledge is more appreciated only when it is shared. With this thought in mind and with a strong passion for music, Sushma started MusicNamaste.com. She also teaches in person in Dallas Fort Worth Area or over zoom.
One session per week
Class duration: 60 minutes
6+
Vishnu Sahasranaama
Sushma Bhat has been reciting Vishnu Sahasranama from when she was 9 years old. She has participated in many temple renditions of Vishnu Sahasranama in the USA. The divine Vishnu Sahasra naama will be taught with proper notation, pronunciation and content curated for MusicNamaste students. Emphasis will be provided on articulation, and rendering as per M.S.Subbulakshmi Style. Proper pronunciation provides the benefits of chanting Vishnu Sahasranaama and hence the focus will be on the right pronunciation of Sanskrit words and letters as needed. Classes will be taught over Zoom. Family discounts can be provided.
One session per week
Class duration: 30 minutes
6+
Beginner Series shloka
In the beginner series, there will be about 40-45 shlokas in the course of the 12 weeks class. Each class will be 30 min. These will be small shlokas that are functional in nature, that can be recited while performing day to day activities. Shlokas that help further education, health and energy levels, Shlokas about various gods and goddesses – Surya, Vishnu, Krishna, Shiva, Lakshmi, Durga, Annapurna, Rivers, Saraswati, Hayagreeva, Dhanvantari, Hanuman etc. There will be emphasis on pronunciation, and also each shloka is set to a tune. The classes will be over zoom.
One session per week
Class duration: 30 minutes
5+
Lalitha Sahasranaama
Sushma Bhat has been chanting Lalitha Sahasranama for more than 10 years, and has participated in manu USA temple renditions. The divine Lalitha Sahasra naama will be taught with proper notation, pronunciation and content curated for MusicNamaste students. Emphasis will be provided on articulation, and rendering as per Priya Sisters Style. Proper pronunciation provides the benefits of chanting Lalitha Sahasranaama and hence the focus will be on the right pronunciation of Sanskrit words and letters as needed. Classes will be taught over Skype. Family discounts can be provided.
One session per week
Class duration: 30 minutes
8+
Devi Series
Shlokas focusing on Devi – Devi Suktam, Aigiri Nandini, Mahalakshmi Ashtakam etc will be taught with proper tune and pronunciation. Content is specially curated for MusicNamaste. These are singable and can be performed for an audience. Recorded lessons and meanings will be provided as well.
One session per week
Class duration: 30 minutes
6+
Devotional Songs
This series is focussed on day to day devotional singing. This will include 3 Devotional Songs (Daasa Composition like Purandara Dasa Songs, Other Simple Devotional Songs, Bhajans) + Arathi Songs
One session per week
Class duration: 30 minutes
6+
Custom Shloka/
Devotional Music Package
Any Shloka or devotional music that someone wants to learn can be curated and taught with proper tune and emphasis on proper pronunciation. Examples of Custom Package are :
Lingaastakam
Mahalakshmi Ashtakam
Aigiri Nandini
Rama Raksha Stotram
Ganesha Atharva Sheersha
Aditya Hrudayam
Lakshmi Sooktam
Purandara Daasa Songs
Mangalam Songs
Arathi Songs
Haniman Chalisa
One session per week
Class duration: 30 minutes
6+