NAADVIDYA — Student Charter
Your Privileges, Obligations & What to Expect
Version 1.0
PART A — WHAT NAADVIDYA OFFERS STUDENTS
A1. Access to curated teachers
- Every teacher on Naadvidya has been personally reviewed and approved by the Naadvidya Gurus
- You are not choosing from an open marketplace — you are choosing from a vetted faculty
- Teacher profiles include qualifications, specialisations, ragas taught, teaching language, and session fee
- Intro videos (where available) let you hear and see the teacher before booking
A2. Three learning formats (Phase 1 and beyond)
Mehfil Session (available now) On-demand sessions with any approved teacher. You book, they confirm, you learn. No long-term commitment. Perfect for testing a new teacher or supplementing existing learning.
Riyaaz Workshop (Phase 1.5) Fixed-duration, topic-focused workshops: "Yaman in 8 sessions", "Thumri Aesthetics", etc. You know exactly what you're getting and when it ends. Ideal for targeted skill-building.
Gurukul Path (Phase 1.5) Full progressive curriculum — from where you are now to where you want to be. Weekly sessions, structured assignments, monthly progress reviews, and a teacher who knows your journey deeply.
A3. Homework and feedback loop
- After every session, your teacher may post an assignment
- You submit your practice via voice recordings and written notes — directly on the platform
- Your teacher reviews and responds with text or voice feedback before the next session
- This async loop is the core of Naadvidya's learning model — use it fully
A4. Your own session room
- Every session has a private video room generated specifically for you and your teacher
- No third-party apps, no Zoom downloads, no "share this link" — everything is inside Naadvidya
- Your room is available 15 minutes before your session start time
A5. Session credit packs
You buy sessions in advance using credit packs:
| Pack | Sessions | Price | Per session |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ek Swar | 2 | ₹1,699 | ₹850 |
| Char Prahar | 4 | ₹3,299 | ₹825 |
| Ashtadhatu | 8 | ₹6,399 | ₹800 |
| Maas Sadhana | 12 | ₹9,199 | ₹767 |
Credits do not expire. You are never rushed.
PART B — STUDENT OBLIGATIONS
B1. Punctuality
- Please join your session within 5 minutes of the scheduled start time
- If you are more than 15 minutes late without prior notice, the teacher may close the room. The session credit is not refunded in this case.
- If you know you will be late, message your teacher through the platform in advance
B2. Practice and preparation
- Naadvidya teachers are Sangeet Visharads and accomplished artists — come prepared
- Review your previous assignment and teacher feedback before each session
- Bring your tanpura (physical or app-based), notebook, and a quiet space
B3. Respect
- Treat your teacher as a Guru. Indian Classical music is a lineage tradition — that relationship is sacred
- Conduct yourself with dignity during sessions and in all platform communications
- Inappropriate conduct, harassment, or disrespect toward any teacher or staff results in immediate account suspension
B4. Communication through the platform
- Please keep all session-related communication within Naadvidya
- Do not ask teachers for their personal contact details for teaching purposes
- If you have an urgent issue, contact support@naadvidya.in
B5. Cancellations
- If you cannot attend a session, cancel at least 48 hours in advance for a full credit refund
- Repeated no-shows (3+ in 60 days) will be flagged and your account may be reviewed by the Naadvidya Gurus
PART C — STUDENT PRIVILEGES
C1. Trial before commitment
- If you are uncertain about a teacher, book a single Mehfil Session before enrolling in a long programme
- You are never required to commit to a full curriculum without experiencing the teacher first
C2. Switching teachers
- You may switch teachers at any time for Mehfil Sessions — simply book a different teacher
- For Gurukul Path, a formal switch request may be submitted. The Naadvidya Gurus review and approve within 48 hours
- If the switch is due to documented conduct issues with the teacher, full credit balance is protected
C3. Pausing a programme
- Gurukul Path students may pause their enrolment once per term for up to 4 weeks
- A pause request requires 5-day advance notice
- Credits reserved for paused weeks are returned to your wallet
C4. Raising concerns
- You may raise a concern about any session within 48 hours of the session date
- Concerns are handled by the Naadvidya Gurus personally in Phase 1
- For sensitive matters (conduct, harassment), email directly: amee@naadvidya.in — marked confidential
C5. Notes and recordings
- All homework submissions (your voice recordings, notes) are stored privately in your account
- You may access and download your own submission files at any time
- Session recordings (if mutually consented) are stored privately in your folder
PART D — STUDENT LEVELS & SELF-ASSESSMENT
To help you choose the right teacher and format, use this guide:
| Your current level | Recommended format | Recommended first step |
|---|---|---|
| Never studied music formally | Prarambhik · Gurukul Path | Ask the Naadvidya Gurus for a guided recommendation |
| Basics of swar and taal, 1–2 years study | Prarambhik/Madhyama · Gurukul or Workshop | Browse teacher profiles by specialisation |
| Madhyama-level, formal or informal | Madhyama/Visharad · Any format | Book a trial Mehfil Session |
| Visharad or equivalent | Visharad · Gurukul or Mehfil | Book directly |
| Alankar/Bhushan or performing artist | Alankar · Mehfil or bespoke | Contact the Naadvidya Gurus directly |
PART E — WHAT NAADVIDYA WILL NEVER DO
- Sell your personal data to third parties
- Share your session recordings with anyone outside you and your teacher
- Allow teachers to contact you outside the platform for teaching purposes
- Pressure you into upgrades, upsells, or longer commitments
- Show you advertisements within the platform
Naadvidya is ad-free. Your experience will never be commercially interrupted.