Where Tradition
Meets Voice
Learn the art of riyaz — the daily discipline that shapes a musician — from a trained Hindustani classical vocalist.
Arnav Sowale
Arnav Sowale is a Hindustani classical vocalist whose training under established maestros shapes both his performance and teaching. His approach to each raga balances the discipline of the gharana tradition with an ear for how these forms speak to contemporary listeners.
Through Riyaz With Arnav, he teaches the way he was taught: through close listening, repeated practice, and the gradual internalisation that turns technique into expression. Students learn not just scales and compositions, but how to build a raga from its first note.
With over 1,500 monthly listeners on Spotify, Arnav's recordings are an extension of the same practice he brings to the classroom.
Riyaz is a Practice,
Not a Performance
In the Guru-Shishya tradition, learning happens through presence, through listening, repeating, and slowly internalising what the raga asks for. There are no shortcuts, and the daily practice itself is the point.
Riyaz With Arnav carries this approach into the online format without diluting it. Technology serves the teaching, not the other way around.
What You'll Learn
Foundation
- Sargam & swarasthanas
- Sur recognition & pitch control
- Basic raga structure (Aaroh-Avaroh)
- Taal fundamentals
Intermediate
- Raga elaboration (Vistar)
- Bandish & composition learning
- Taans & ornamentations
- Raga comparison & identification
Advanced
- Khayal performance techniques
- Improvisation within raga bounds
- Rare & complex ragas
- Performance preparation
Beyond the Notes
- Building a daily riyaz routine
- Listening as a practice tool
- Understanding gharana styles
- Stage confidence & presentation
Your Practice Starts Here
Whether you're starting out or looking to deepen an existing practice, the academy welcomes students at every stage.