SurTaal.in

Welcome to SurTaal, the digital home of Prerna Music Classes, the premier academy for authentic, lineage-based Hindustani Classical Vocal and Harmonium training in Ambernath (East), Maharashtra. Under the direct guidance of Sangeet Visharad Prerna Kulkarni, our academy has been cultivating musical voices, theory mastery, and performance confidence for over two decades.

Meet Your Guru: Prerna Kulkarni (Sangeet Visharad, ABGMVM)

Prerna Kulkarni is a highly respected educator and vocalist who has been teaching in the Ambernath and broader Mumbai metropolitan region since 2001. She received her prestigious Sangeet Visharad degree in 1994-95 from the renowned Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal (ABGMVM), Mumbai. Sangeet Visharad is academically equivalent to a Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.), equipping Prerna with a deep foundation in both traditional performance and the rigorous historical and structural theory of Indian classical music.

Through Prerna Music Classes, she provides patient, immersive mentorship. She guides students from early curiosity to professional certification and graduation-level excellence, carrying forward the rich Guru-Shishya Parampara.

Nurturing Musical Excellence in Ambernath Since 2001

What began in 2001 as a small group of local school students has grown into one of Ambernath East’s most trusted cultural institutions. Our growth has been fueled by the success of our students and the strong word-of-mouth recommendations from our musical community.

Whether you want to connect with your roots, improve your voice, learn to accompany on the harmonium, or prepare for formal examinations, we offer a welcoming and disciplined environment for students of all ages (from 5-year-old beginners to passionate learners over 60).

What We Offer: Structured Study Pathways

• Hindustani Vocal Training: Build a strong foundation in voice culture, note accuracy (Sur), rhythm (Taal), breath control, and classical styles (such as Khayal and Tarana). Learn how to create and explore ragas with confidence.
• Harmonium Training: Learn the correct fingering techniques, hand-bellows coordination, melody-following, and vocal accompaniment.
• ABGMVM Exam Preparation: Gain eligibility for globally recognized exams with our structured 7-level program. We prepare candidates for twice-yearly tests, guiding them from foundation levels up to their Sangeet Visharad degree.
• Accessible Learning Resources: We provide specialized, offline study materials (both PDF and printed books) designed to help beginners master exam theory.

“A good voice is a gift, but hitting the right notes (sur) is a skill developed through consistent, daily Practice. In the Guru-Shishya legacy, becoming an active, attentive listener is your first and most important step to becoming a true musician.”
— Prerna Kulkarni