We are happy to feature Alkesh Varshey, an experienced Hindustani classical music teacher with vocal, harmonium, and synthesizer expertise. Besides, she is also popularly known for teaching Bhajan and Bollywood songs. She carries over 12 years of experience in teaching music to undergraduate students at R.C.A girls Degree College in Mathura, U.P. Alkesh also operates a music centre in Mathura afflicted with Akhil Bhartiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal, Miraj. The Head office is in Vashi. She holds examinations through this centre and provides certificates to the students. Some of the most notable examinations are Prarambhik, Praveshika, Madhyama and Visharad in Hindustani classical. The exams are explicitly conducted on vocal, harmonium and synthesizer.
She has bagged a Master Degree in vocal music from B.R. Ambedkar University, Agra. Alkesh has also received Visharad in vocal music from A.B.G.M.M, Miraj, and Prabhakar from Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Prayagraj. She was also a folk-song performer at Mathura-Vrindavan Aakasvani for five years.
She believes in creating a strong foundation for her students and guiding them from beginning to the advanced level.
According to one of her students-
"I am learning vocal music and music theory from Alkesh mam. She is a great teacher and gives proper guidance. I was a beginner, and within only a month, I can see a lot of improvement in my singing. She shares appropriate resources, including notes and videos for practice. Timings and frequency of classes are also flexible and can easily fit in your schedule. Overall, I would say that I enjoy learning from her. "
Our heartiest congratulations to Alkesh Varshney!
Q. When and how did you start working as a Tutor?
I started teaching in 1996 when I was learning music for my Visharad degree in vocal music. I used to assist my guru in conducting classes for her music centre. Noticing my interest in teaching, she asked me to teach her students. In 2003 I joined R.C.A. girls degree college and started teaching vocal music to undergraduate students. This was the start of my journey as a music trainer.
Q. What skills are required to become a Music Tutor?
To become a music teacher, one needs to understand the fundamentals of music and have the patience to make sure the students understand the core lessons.
A teacher should have the ability to notice and pinpoint the students' mistakes and effectively communicate them to correct them.
Specifically, as a vocal music trainer, they must understand the student's natural singing scale and vocal. They must not force students to sing in the trainer's scale.
Q. What, according to you, helps you stand out from other Music Tutors on UrbanPro.com?
My approach to teaching is very student-centric. I give particular focus to fundamentals to build a strong base for the students.
Q. How did you come across UrbanPro.com?
I wanted to expand my teaching outside of my hometown. I found online education to be the best option for that. I found a few online platforms. UrbanPro stood out to me because of it's the streamlined onboarding process.
Q. What was the turning point in your career?
Finding my guru who strengthened my knowledge of music fundamentals and helped me understand music rather than just knowing it.
Q. How has UrbanPro.com helped you so far as a Tutor?
I used to teach students from my hometown. UrbanPro helped me reach students without the physical distance being a barrier. It's only because of UrbanPro that I even have a student from the U.K. It proved to be especially useful during this time of the pandemic.
Q. What percentage of your work comes from UrbanPro.com?
Around 50 percent of my work comes from UrbanPro.
About the Tutor:
Alkesh has been conducting music classes since 2003. She has completed her Bachelor of Education from Agra University, Master of Arts from B.R. Ambedkar University Agra. Alkesh is staying in Krishna Nagar, Mathura and has devoted her life to teaching music. She provides home tuitions as well as online classes through skype, google's hangout etc.
