About the course

✨ Course Description

Take the next step in your Carnatic flute journey by learning Pillari Geethams, the first compositions taught to every Carnatic music student. This course builds upon Gamaka Mastery – Level 1 (Foundations) and introduces you to four traditional Geethams, where you will apply plain notes first and then gradually add gamakas to make the compositions sound authentically Carnatic.

You will begin with an introduction to what makes Geethams unique—their structure, raga foundation, and importance as a bridge between exercises and kritis. Each Geetham is taught in a progressive sequence:

1. Swaras with thala (vocal practice)

2. Sahitya with thala (vocal, line by line)

3. Step-by-step flute tutorial with plain notes

4. Adding gamakas (flute, step by step)

5. Complete Geetham with gamakas (reference performance)

The Geethams covered in this course are:

• Geetham 1: Lambodhara Lakumikara
• Geetham 2: Kundhagowra
• Geetham 3: Kereya Neeranu
• Geetham 4: Padhumanabha

With structured lessons, vocal–flute integration, and clear gamaka application, this course will help you move from technical exercises to full compositions, preparing you for higher-level kritis and varnams.

🎯 Key Takeaways

• Learn 4 traditional Pillari Geethams, step by step.
• Understand how to sing and play swaras + sahitya with thala discipline.
• Apply gamakas to plain notes and transform simple tunes into Carnatic renditions.
• Strengthen coordination of rhythm, melody, and expression.
• Build a solid bridge between exercises and advanced compositions.

📌 Course Format

• 📹 HD video tutorials (vocal + flute breakdowns)
• 🎼 Swara + sahitya lessons aligned with thala
• 🪈 Flute tutorials in plain notes and gamaka style
• 🎶 Reference performances of each Geetham
• 📚 Lifetime access for self-paced learning

👉 By the end of this course, you’ll confidently play and sing four foundational Geethams with gamakas, giving you the expressive fluency needed for kritis, varnams, and advanced Carnatic repertoire.