Hindustani Flute for Beginners

This course will cover the essential fundamentals of Hindustani classical flute music. Lessons begin with the basics of handling and blowing into the instrument, with various fingering and airstream techniques. Next are more complex lessons, when instructor Panchajanya Dey will guide students through an introduction to Hindustani classical ragas and talas while students learn to develop an ear for their rich rhythmic patterns. Finally, instructor Dey will impart upon the students the basic structure of classical recitation upon which they may move on to learning at an intermediate level.

About Panchajanya Dey: Expert flutist Panchajanya Dey began pursuing his musical interests at a young age, studying classical musical fundamentals under Sri Sakti Pada Nag. Panchajanya also learned the 'Gayaki Ang' tradition under the school of Vishnupur Gharana. Dey received his advanced training under Pt. Sanjoy Bandopadhyay and his classical music studies were completed with Smt. Rakhi Bandopadhyay, while Sri Chittapriya Chowdhury provided him with the training of tabla under the school of Benaras. Panchajanya Dey received his education at Rabindra Bharati University and has ten years of performance experience. Panchajanya Dey understands the importance of learning the foundations of Hindustani classical music in its entirety before moving on to popular songs like Bollywood music. This approach ensures the student has the ability to create their own unique sound, as opposed to the limiting practice of mimicking popular melodies.