Learn to Play the Harmonium from Scratch

Q: What if a student is unable to attend an upcoming class?

The student is required to inform the teacher about their absence from a particular session, two days prior to the class. In such a case, the teacher will reschedule the class and conduct the rescheduled class on or before the end (i.e. Saturday) of the ensuing week or such other time as may be mutually decided between the teacher and the student. In case the student misses to give two days prior notice about their absence to the teacher, then the decision to conduct another class for that student is completely based on the teacher’s discretion.

Q: What if the teacher wishes to reschedule a class?

In case the teacher is unavailable for the scheduled class, he/she will inform the students two days prior to the class. The teacher will conduct the rescheduled class on or before the end (i.e. Saturday) of the ensuing week or such other time as may be mutually decided between the teacher and the student.

Q: How long will the teacher take to revert to a query raised after class hours?

The teacher will try to revert back to queries raised after class hours within a 24-hour period.

Q: Can this course be customized?

Yes, the course can be customized.

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by Santosh Ghante

20 Years Experience

Honoured with the International Harmonium Player Award from the Cultural department of Durban in South Africa and in Mauritius at the hands of Prime Minister Mr Navin Ramgoolam.

US $21.6 per class |

for 1-on-1, 45 mins class

Recommended: 2 classes per week | 12-16 weeks to level up

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: English, Hindi, Marathi

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Whether solo or in accompaniment, the music of the Harmonium represents Hindustani classical music in the true sense!

If you are curious to pick up this traditional instrument, these classes designed by Santosh Ghante are an ideal bid for you. The basic level classes will revolve around Rhythm. The fundamentals of Harmonium music will help you lay a strong foundation for Harmonium, preparing you for the next higher levels of learning.

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Santosh Ghante

Experience: 20 Years

From: India

Teacher Skill Keywords
Indian Classical Music

About the Course

The classes will cover the following concepts in a step-by-step manner:

Baithak or the correct sitting posture
Understanding how to use the bellows
Introduction to different styles of Harmonium playing
Understanding finger movement and coordination
Five finger Taal Jhaptaal (400 ppm speed)
Four finger Taal Teentaal (600 ppm speed)
Three finger Dadra
Practice of 12 Swaras

About the Teacher: Santosh Ghante is a promising Internationally renowned solo Harmonium performer and music composer. He is a disciple of renowned harmonium maestro late Pt. Appasaheb Jalgaonkar. Santosh has been a recipient of a scholarship from the Ministry of Culture, GOI in 2001. Santosh has done a lot of work in the field of Indian music. He has been very innovative with his musical instrument-the Harmonium and has collaborated with international artists. Santosh has performed in several music conferences/solo concerts all around the world in more than 34 countries.

He has won several awards and accolades in India and abroad. He has been honoured with the International Harmonium Player Award from the Cultural department of Durban in South Africa and in Mauritius at the hands of Prime Minister Mr Navin Ramgoolam, to name some of his achievements.