Raga Singing and Rhythms of India with Paul Livingstone Sunday, May 24, 12 to 3pm Ananda Verandah 4056 Grand Ave., Ojai, CA 93023 $75 online payment Email Kelly for more information.
Join Paul Livingstone for an intimate class emphasizing traditional aural aspects of musical pedagogy in the Indian classical tradition. Enhance your musicianship and musical abilities through the understanding of the art of raga and rhythms through the practice of sargam (Indian solfeggio) and solkattu (rhythmic recitation). Discover how these skills can enrich all musical forms, including chanting and devotional kirtan singing, improvisation, song writing and composition. Students are encouraged to bring their questions relating to their own work and musical goals to the workshop for evaluation, direction and critique.