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Hindi Playback Series

STUDENTS

50,000+

COUNTRIES

95+

The Hindi Playback Series is a structured, progressive vocal training journey that blends the magic of Bollywood with classical and contemporary techniques to take you from beginner to playback-ready.

Inspired by Shankar Mahadevan's own musical journey, the HiPS curriculum blends the soul of Indian film music with time-tested concepts from Indian classical training — making complex techniques accessible through familiar, beloved songs. As Shankar himself says, “This is an innovative way to start from what you know — and discover the vast, beautiful world of music from there.”

This isn’t just about singing songs — it’s about understanding your voice, mastering expression, and learning how music truly works. Through curated Bollywood and independent tracks, foundational alankars, voice training, and performance drills, you'll learn:

  • How to sing with confidence and clarity

  • Why melodies move us — and how to make them your own

  • How classical elements enrich popular music

  • What it takes to shine on stage or behind the mic

  

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