Vocal Music:
Instruction is offered in Hindustani classical style. Vocal music is considered the foundation of all music in this tradition. Ustad Ali Akbar Khan teaches several vocal classes a week and all students are encouraged to participate. Watch a video clip of Advanced Vocal class.

Instrumental Music:
Khansahib also teaches two or three levels of instrumental classes weekly. Most students learn sitar, sarode or violin, but one can learn on any instrument. Guitars, cellos, flutes and basses are not uncommon at the Ali Akbar College. Watch a video clip of Advanced Instrumental class.

Percussion:
Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri teaches tabla classes individually or in small groups arranged by the level of the students. Watch a video clip of Childrens Tabla class. Students gain accompaniment skills by playing for vocal, instrumental and supplementary classes and by practicing with other students.

Special Supplementary Classes:
The following classes are supplements to the classes taught by Ali Akbar Khansahib and Swapan Chaudhuri. These are taught by the College's outstanding staff of Assistant Teachers.

Tal Class: offers information about the rhythmic structure of Indian music basic to the understanding and practice of vocal, instrumental, and tabla study. Highly recommended for beginning students

Theory & History: recounting the development of Indian music, this class will cover the concepts of raga and style for both vocal and instrumental music. Illustrations and recorded examples will be used. Highly recommended for beginning students.

Sitar Workshop: is a class that focuses on sitar technique and is encouraged for all beginning and intermediate sitar players.

Hindi Class: This beginning language class will focus on the terms and songs used here at the AACM. Students will also learn the fundamentals of the Hindi language for speaking.

Review Classes: these classes focus on material taught in the corresponding master classes. They give students a chance to ask more questions and address specific problems in order to enhance understanding and development. The review classes also go over exercises and technique useful to any level student

Private Lessons: provide students with close personal attention from the college’s assistant faculty. Lessons are grouped in one-hour sessions in which the instructor will answer questions, work on technique, provide feedback and focus on strengthening the student’s musicianship skills. Private lessons are available throughout the session and are scheduled and paid for in the College office. These lessons are held at the College or a comfortable meeting place for the student and teacher and must be arranged in advance with an office administrator and instructor so that a classroom can be reserved if needed.

Retreats and Intensives: provides beginning students and new students with the opportunity to study AACM classes out of the regular session schedule; and to create an environment fit for an increased level of study and practice. Dates, times, locations and cost are available by contacting the office.

** Please be sure that you sign up for any Special Classes before the first day of the Session. Some classes require a minimum number of students in order to be presented