Arnab Sengupta
About
Arnab Sengupta is a western contemporary singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and
vocal teacher with a considerable body of work as an original artist as well as a voice
trainer.
An alumni of the revered Berklee College of Music , Boston, Arnab has over 15 years of
experience in the study and performance of contemporary music covering diverse genres
like progressive rock, pop, funk, jazz, r&b, etc. He has recorded a couple of albums of
original music in collaboration with top session players of Boston & New York. Apart from
being a performing and a recording musician,
Arnab has also taught several vocal students of all ages in some of the best music schools of Bangalore, enabling them actualize their
own singing abilities and also carve out careers as music teachers and studio session artists.
He loves performing and has considerable performing experience in India as well as Melbourne which is his second home.
He is currently working on some new material towards his third album.
Teaching Style
Arnab initially assess the students according to their skill levels and employs a judicious mix of technical studies and tunes.
The technical studies are usually vocal exercises from the Marchesi Vocal Method book which is a standard in Western Classical Voice training.
He also covers other facets of music like sight reading, ear training, music theory, dictation, improvisation from time to time, to enable the students to become well rounded musicians.
He is also well versed with composition and song writing and has on several occasions have helped the students to bring their original music live.
Curriculum
Music Curriculum - Arnab Sengupta
1. Development of the Voice - Whole range of exercises to cover the different aspects of
singing. Exercises from the Marchesi Vocal Method book for
- Intonation
- Tonal Development
- Expression and Dynamics
- Diction
- Breath Control
- Rhythmic Placement
- Vocal Projection
2. The art and technique of learning to master any song
3. Ear Training for the singer
4. Music Theory and its application
5. Sight Reading and Dictation
6. Songwriting - Breaking down the process of songwriting
Will assist in the creation and development of at least one original song per calender year
7. Performance techniques and singing with the band
8. Preparation for Contemporary Music exams and auditions
Credentials & Affiliations
- Alumni of the Berklee College of Music
- Grade 6 Western Classical Vocals, Trinity College of Music, London
- Grade 3, Western Classical Piano, Trinity College of Music, London