The course is best for students who are above the age of 6 years &amp; have some training - formal or informal - in singing. The student is expected to have:
1. Basic knowlege of Swara and Laya
2. Ability to sing with Tanpura. Students are required to have a Shruti Box or a Tanpura software. 
3. Student needs to submit a recording of their performance
4. The Academy may request the student for an interview with our Curriculum Coordinator based on the pre-requisites submitted.

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<li>To prepare participants for a contest or contest auditions</li>
<li>To help participants with the selection of songs that is suitable to their pitch, voice range and personality</li>
<li>To help participants with embellishments possible for their selection of songs</li>
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At the end of the course, the students will
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<li>Know their best set of songs</li>
<li>Know their complete library of songs</li>
<li>Know the basics behind the songs in terms of the classical base as well as embellishments</li>
<li>Know how to take care of technical issues</li>
<li>Know how to maintain his/her voice</li>
<li>Know how to present themselves</li>
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Shankar Mahadevan Academy's mission and the journey of joy of music continues. In this course, the academy prepares contestants who are skilled and who desire to take part in various vocal competitions. The course focuses on improving voice quality not only based on the original composition, but also helps students in embellishing them to draw the best of emotions in a performance.