Classes & faculty

Pragathi Vidyalaya

Pragathi Vidyalaya teaches Indian cultural and heritage classes, from classical music to competitive chess, plus an online SAT & PSAT Bootcamp for high school students. Experienced faculty bring out the talent in children and elders alike. Classes run through the school year, with individual sessions on request.

Every class also gives back: the program supports Pragathi USA's charitable work — educating disadvantaged students, caring for children who have lost parents, and feeding elders and families in need.

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Pragathi Vidyalaya · Classes

What you can learn

Indian cultural and heritage classes, taught by accomplished faculty — for children and adults alike. Group sessions run through the school year, with individual sessions on request.

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Hindustani Vocal & Keyboard

with Sri Humayun Khan

Classical North Indian vocal training and keyboard — building voice, rhythm, and musicality from the ground up.

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Carnatic Violin

with Sri Narasimhan Nallan Chakravarthula

South Indian classical violin, taught with more than 15 years of teaching experience in the USA.

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Kings Indian Chess

with David Bennett · US National Master & IM

Beginner and intermediate coaching — group sessions at county public schools, with individual sessions on request.

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SAT & PSAT Bootcamp

with Sreyas DasaradiPSAT/SAT & All AP Subjects Top Scorer · Experienced Schoolhouse Bootcamp Instructor

8 weekly live online sessions covering Math and Reading & Writing. The first class is a free trial.

See the 8-week plan →

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$900
Hindustani Vocal & Keyboard
$925
Carnatic Violin — Beginners
$975
Carnatic Violin — Advanced
$200
SAT & PSAT Bootcamp (8 weeks)
+ $100/month optional additional support

2026–27 season music tuition (30 classes), inclusive of the $50 registration fee. SAT & PSAT Bootcamp: $200 for 8 weeks with no registration fee, and the first class is free. Zelle is our preferred, fee-free way to pay — register and see payment options →

Our faculty

Meet the teachers behind the talent

Experienced, accomplished, and passionate instructors devoted to developing the gifts of every student.

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Hindustani Vocal & Keyboard

Sri Humayun Khan

Faculty · Hindustani Vocal & Keyboard

Humayun Khan began his classical training in 1990 under Shubha Sankaran and went on to study formally in Calcutta under the legendary Ustad Vilayat Khan, with additional guidance from Ustad Fateh Ali Khan in 1995. He has performed in many programs across the globe, and brings that depth of tradition to every student he teaches.

  • ✓Classical training since 1990
  • ✓Studied under Ustad Vilayat Khan in Calcutta
  • ✓Guidance from Ustad Fateh Ali Khan (1995)
  • ✓Performed at programs around the world
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Carnatic Violin

Sri Narasimhan Nallan Chakravarthula

Faculty · Carnatic Violin

Narasimhan began learning Carnatic music on the violin at the age of eight. An IT consultant by profession, he has devoted more than 15 years to teaching in the USA — including 5 years in Herndon, Virginia — and has performed in both India and America.

  • ✓Learning Carnatic violin since age 8
  • ✓15+ years of teaching in the USA
  • ✓5 years teaching in Herndon, Virginia
  • ✓Performed in India and America
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Kings Indian Chess

David Bennett

Faculty · Kings Indian Chess

David Bennett is a US National Master and International Master who has trained five DC Champions. He brings world-class instruction to the Kings Indian Chess club, coaching beginner and intermediate students through group sessions at county public schools.

  • ✓US National Master & International Master
  • ✓Coach of five DC Champions
  • ✓USCF-certified coach
  • ✓Group and individual sessions
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SAT & PSAT Bootcamp

Sreyas Dasaradi

Faculty · Online SAT & PSAT Bootcamp

Sreyas Dasaradi is a high school senior and a top scorer in the PSAT, the SAT and all AP Subjects. An experienced bootcamp instructor at Schoolhouse.world, Sreyas now leads the 8-week online bootcamp, teaching the strategies, shortcuts and core content students need to maximize their scores.

  • ✓High School Senior
  • ✓Top scorer in PSAT & SAT
  • ✓Top scorer in all AP Subjects
  • ✓Experienced bootcamp instructor at Schoolhouse.world
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Kings Indian Chess

Play, enjoy & promote chess

The Kings Indian Chess club gives students a place and the opportunity to play, enjoy, and promote chess throughout the community. Classes focus on beginner and intermediate levels during the school year.

  • ✓Group sessions at county public schools
  • ✓Led by a USCF-certified coach
  • ✓Individual sessions available on request
  • ✓Expert guidance from US National Master & International Master David Bennett
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Online SAT & PSAT Bootcamp · First class free

Master the SAT & PSAT online in 8 weeks

Led by Sreyas Dasaradi (High School Senior, top scorer in PSAT/SAT and all AP Subjects, and experienced bootcamp instructor at Schoolhouse.world).

  • ✓Math and Reading & Writing, all in one program
  • ✓One live online session a week for 8 weeks
  • ✓$200 for the full 2 months, and the first class is a free trial
Register · $200 Try the first class free

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$200 for 2 months
Week 1: Diagnostic test & game plan (free)
Weeks 2, 4, 6: Math
Weeks 3, 5, 7: Reading & Writing
Week 8: Full practice test review & test-day plan
Optional additional support***: $100 per month
*** Support is given during the weekly class, plus an extra 10–15 minutes when needed. It is not one-on-one and not a full extra hour.
Beyond the Classroom

Learning that gives back

Pragathi Vidyalaya is part of a larger charitable mission spanning two continents.

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Technology Access

Educating blind, tribal, and disadvantaged students with technology, assistive tools, and support.

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Autism Support

Assisting autistic students and their families in India in accessing the support and resources they need.

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Financial Aid

Providing financial assistance to seniors and surgery patients during difficult times.

Discover the talent within

Our faculty are experts at nurturing the gifts of children and elders alike. Join Pragathi Vidyalaya today.

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