The Swarabani Music, Dance & Yoga Centre Of Ustad Aminul Haque

1 / 1 TENNYSON AVENUE, CLAYTON SOUTH, VIC 3169, MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA

MW Ref. 79 E6

Phone: 954 88709

Mobile: 0437 664544

Ustad Aminul Haque

Bachelor (Hon) & Master of Music, Baroda, India

· Fellow of Indian Vocal Classical (Ford Foundation)

· Member of Australian Music Teacher Registrar (AMTR) Melbourne

· Member Multicultural Art, Victoria Inc.

· Founder Director, Swarabani, Music, Dance & Yoga centre

· Ex- Teacher, Bulbul Academy of Fine Arts (BAFA)

· Bangladesh Television & Betar (Radio) Enlisted Artist

Singer & Teacher , Composer & Arranger,

Classical, Ghazal, Hindi & Bengali songs, Tabla, Harmonium, Sitar, Hawaiian Guitar & Theory of Music.

Phone- ( 03) 954 887 09 Mobile- 04 37 66 45 44

E-mail- aminmus@hotmail.com

Web: http://www.nokshee.com/ahaque/amin.htm

Ustad Aminul Haque is a reputed music teacher, performer and musician of Dhaka, Bangladesh. He has a vast experience in both teaching and performance. He performed in many national and international music conferences and concerts. He worked as music teacher in several well know music institutions including Bulbul Academy of Fine Arts (BAFA), Sangeet Bhaban, Govt. Music College and Dhaka University since 1990. Aminul Haque is an enlisted Radio and Television artist in Bangladesh. He was also a producer and music-director of several commercial cassettes and CDs.

Ustad Aminul Haque sings and teaches Khayal, Thumri, Ghazal, Hindi and Bengali songs and teaches Tabla, Harmonium, Sitar, Hawaiian Guitar and Theory of Indian Music. He has several journal papers, audio publications and preparing a theory book on Asian classical music to be published in English. He developed a novel algorithm to translate Indian and Western music notations and also implemented that as computer software. He completed his graduation and master from Baroda University and learnt Indian classical music from several well-known Indian musicians including Padmabhusan Kishori Amonkar.

Aminul won several awards when he studied at Chayanot under Ustad Shri Mithun De, Ustad Phool Muhammad, Smt Anjali Roy and Sohrab Hossain. Later, Aminul was awarded the Indian Govt, scholarship and completed his Bachelor and Masters degree in Music from the Maharaja Syajirao University of Baroda. Side by side he learnt different styles of Indian classic music from Shri Laxmikant Bapat (a disciple of Pt Bhimsen Joshi of Kirana Style), Shri Dwarkanath Bhonsle, Prof. Basant Rao Ranade and other Gurus of Bhindi Bazar style of Ustad Aman Ali Khan when he was perusing his B Mus and M Mus degree.

He started learning Jaypur-Atrali Style/Gharana of Ustad Allahdya Khan under the guidance of Padmabhushan Smt. Kishori Amonkar in Mumbai after completing university degrees. He feels especially indebted to Ustad Phool Mohammad for a three years trainig on Taal. Laikari and Bolbat under a Ford Foundation Scholarship arranged by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. His qualifications include an associate of Music (Tabla) diploma from the University of Bombay, Sitar from Ustad Shahadat Hossain Khan, Dhaka and Yoga from Tapoban Yoga & Meditation Centre, Dhaka.

Aminul Haque Migrated to Australia and plans to settle in Melbourne with his wife Nasreen, who also a singer and music teacher.

He likes to promote Bangla, Hindi and sub-continental Music in Melbourne with his experience as a professional music teacher especially for the new generation.

Swarabani Music Dance & Yoga Centre

1 / 1 TENNYSON AVENUE, CLAYTON SOUTH

VIC 3169 MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA ( MW79E6 )

Phone: ( 03 ) 954 887 09 Mobile: 0437664544

Email: aminmus@hotmail.com

Web: http://www.nokshee.com/ahaque/amin.htm

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The Swarabani Music Dance & Yoga Centre Of Ustad Aminul Haque

Background

Training & Qualifications

Ustad Aminul Haque studied the singing privately with Padmabhushan Kishori Amonkar of Bombay, India and Ustad Phool Mohammad of Dhaka, Bangladesh and Harmonium with Vikram Patel, Baroda for over 10 years. He studied Sitar with Ustad Shahadat Hossain Khan of Dhaka. He also studied the theory of Music with Professor Ranade, Baroda University, India.

His qualifications include a Bachelor and Master of Performing Arts (Music) degree from Maharaja Syajirao University of Baroda, India where almost all the teachers followed Bhindi Bazar style of singing and an Associate of Music (Tabla) diploma from the University of Bombay. After being a graduate and post-graduate in Performing Arts through winning of Indian government scholarship, he was a Ford Foundation Fellow on Classical vocal singing for 3 years.

Work Experience

He is a fully qualified music teacher and worked full time as a professional musician since 1990. He had considerable experience in performing and working at music studios in Dhaka, where he was employed both as an accompanist and teacher for approximately 12 years.

In recent years his focus has been to develop his own music studio and school, which currently has approximately 20 students. These students vary from beginners through to advanced categories covering all ages.

Performance Experience

He had a considerable amount of performance experience as an accompanist and a singer. In particular he had performed at numerous music conferences concert, recitals master classes, auditions and exams. He had also performed both as a singer and a Keyboard player, at private parties, functions and hotels.

Some of his show clips (in MP3) are provided in following links:

Performance in Srotar Ashor in Melbourne, 2005

Performance in Saroda Institute, 2005

Performance in Bulbul Lolitkola Academy, 2004

More links and URL provided at the end of this article.

Registrations & Memberships

Registered with the AMTR (Australian Music Teacher's Register).
Also a member of Multicultural Arts Victorian Inc.
Member of Bengali Cultural Institute
Member of Bangladesh Artists Associations
Ex- Member of BAFA Teachers

Teaching Services

Providing Music Teaching Services

At the Music School in Footscray
At Clayton in a home and private setting: Fully equipped with all sorts of Indian and Bangladeshi music instruments.
Following instruments and subjects are taught:
Singing – ranges from all spheres,

Nazrul Shangeet
Rabindra Shangheet
Modern Bangla Songs
Kheyal
Thumri,
Dhrupad,
Ghazals,
Bhajans,
Indian Film songs
Bangla folk songs
and popular songs,

Teaching of following instruments:

Harmonium,
Tabla,
Sitar,
Hawain Guitar
and the theory of music.

· Students of all ages from 6 years and above and from any background.

· Almost most styles - specifically

o Indian classical,

o Bangla classical

o Hindi popular songs

o Tabla rhythm accompaniment with it.

Levels and Grades

Singing, Tabla, Harmonium, Sitar and Hawain Guitar are taught up to and including Associate level.
Taught to prepare for exams, or to improve playing in other ways or to all musical aspirations of the students.
Singers are taught to the Master of Music Level

Teaching Approach

There are a number of different skills that need to be developed in the student for the effective learning of Music to take place. The way in which these skills develop is different for every individual, and therefore a different strategy is required for each student.

Students are taught to read and carefully observe the music score. The development of the ear is vitally important to ensure that the student can effectively hear the music they are producing. The student needs to understand the stylistic requirements of each piece that they perform. Good technical development is essential to ensure that the student's progress is not impeded by an inability to execute what is required.

Above all, students are encouraged to love and appreciate for both the music they perform and music in general.

Singers

A number of different services are offered to singers. They are taught singing up to Master of Music level. Special services are offered as an accompanist and also advice on musical and stylistic interpretation are provided. Beyond that level, various vocal production techniques can be offered,

As a singer, if you are preparing for an audition or any other type of performance, also a recording accompaniment to rehearse with, can be provided. If you want a recording of yourself singing with accompaniment, a professional standard of recording from studio, can be provided.

So singers are requested to contact the school or the musician himself to discuss how he can assist them.

Music Theory Students

The full theory of Indian classical music up to and including Master of Music level is taught. A good knowledge of theory is essential to ensure a sound understanding and the effective performance of music. Whether you are looking to prepare for an exam, or you simply wish to improve your knowledge about this subject in a less formal way.

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