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What you'll learn

Description:  This course is designed to: 1.To introduce students to the principles of music therapy and its role in mental and emotional well-being. 2.To explore the therapeutic potential of Indian Classical Music. 3.To develop practical skills in using music as a tool for healing. 4.To understand the theoretical and practical frameworks of raga-based therapy. Learning Outcome: 1.Understand the therapeutic aspects of Indian Classical Music. 2.Identify specific ragas and talas for emotional and mental healing. 3.Acquire skills to design and conduct basic music therapy sessions. Appreciate the cultural and spiritual dimensions of Indian Classical Music in heali

  • 1)Definition and scope of music therapy. 2)Historical perspectives: Global and Indian contexts. 3)Principles of sound and vibration in healing. 4)Overview of Indian Classical Music 5)The connection between music, rasa-emotions, and the human mind.
  • 1)Application of tanpura and Aum in creating a meditative state 2)Raga and its emotional impact: Theory of rasa and its application in healing. 3)Specific ragas and their therapeutic uses: a.Raga Yaman b.Raga Bhupali c.Raga Bhairav d.Raga Bhimpalasi 4)Role of talas (rhythmic cycles) in relaxation and synchronization.
  • 1)Vocal toning and chanting: a.Role of music instruments, bells and swaras in mental clarity. b.Practical exercises with Om chanting and practicing swars . 2)Guided listening sessions: selection of ragas for relaxation and healing 3)Instrumental music therapy: a.Use of sitar, flute, guitar, and tabla for therapeutic purposes.
  • 1)Case study and analysis : Real-life examples of Indian Classical Music in therapy.
  • 1)Hands-on practice: Conducting mock therapy sessions. 2)Designing a music therapy program for specific conditions (e.g., stress, anxiety, sleep disorders). 3)Final project presentation: Students will create and present a comprehensive music therapy plan using Raga Music.

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Dr. Kumar Sargam
Assistant Professor

Dr. Kumar Sargam is working as Assistant Professor in the Department of Performing Arts , Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India. He has received his Ph.D. degree from Department of Vocal Music, Faculty of Performing Arts, Banaras Hindu, Varanasi in 2016. His research areas include Hindustani Classical Music, Musicology and Ethnomusicology of India. He is more focused on the Research of Raga Music and Folk genre of subcontinental music. He has completed a Funded project & JRF from Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund. currently he is working on self-funded project on transcribing music theory and practical of classical genre of Indian Music for e-learning platform. He is also a member for Research Advisory Committee, Curriculum Framework Committee of different reputed organisations that deals with Music Education. He has published a solo book, two co-author books and 24 research publication in UGC -Care and Peer reviewed Journals. He has also published 3 Research paper on Scopus Indexed international Journals. He has participated in 18 international Conferences and Seminars, 13 National Seminars and 6 National Workshops on Music practices. In addition, a text book on Indian Music is under Publication 3 Research paper are submitted in national and Scopus Journals. He is an Blogger writing music content in his blog www.musicbanaras.com and active in YouTube for music lectures. Apart from academic work he is a classical vocalist maintaining the legacy of Banaras Gharana, a composer, lyricist and former Music Mentor, Music therapist and program judge in Indian Idol and other realities show.