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Step up to the Intermediate Level Sitar Lessons

Intermediate

Received the title 'Surmani' from Sur Singar Samsad, Mumbai and 'Sangeet Ratna' title from Bangiya Sangeet Parishad, Kolkata.

US $42 per class |

for 1-on-1, 60 mins class

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Instruction Language

: Bengali, Hindi & English

Course Summary

"The sitar is a complex instrument which seems to be able to produce infinite sounds and nuances of expression." - Ravi Shankar

Dedicating every session of practice is totally worth the result. If you have gained a decent understanding of the fundamentals of playing the Sitar, and you are curious to take this musical journey to the intermediate level, these classes are a perfect bid for you. These classes are designed by one of the esteemed sitarists Pt. Debaprasad Chakraborty and will you deep dive into the complexities and techniques of playing this traditional instrument. Amp up your sitar playing skills to the next level of proficiency!


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Teacher's Profile

Pt. Debaprasad Chakraborty

Pt. Debaprasad Chakraborty

Experience: 42 Years

From: India

  • Teacher Skill Keywords

    Teacher Skill Keywords

    Indian Classical Music, Basics of Sitar, Sitar, Ragas on Sitar
  • Education

    Education

    from Rabindra Bharati

About the Course

This is a detailed and hands-on learning opportunity for aspiring sitar players at their intermediate level. These classes include revision of the basics of playing the guitar followed by complex techniques such as:

  • Concept of Meend - 2 hours dedicated to concepts and practical training
  • Gamak style - 2 hours of theoretical and practical training
  • Ragas - 2 hours of conceptual clarity and experiential training on 10 criteria of Ragas

About the Teacher: Pt. Debaprasad Chakraborty is one of the finest Sitar exponents in India. He is recognised as one of the leading performers of the instrument and a messiah of this art form. 

Born in a family of musicians, Debaprasad started training at the age of 5 under the guidance of his father Pt. Adhindra Mohan Chakraborty. He also received rigorous training from Pt. Ajay Sinha Roy in the playing style widely known as Baba Alauddin Khan’s “Senia Maihar Gharana”. 

He received valuable training from Pandit Gokul Nag of Bishnupur Gharana. Pt. Debaprasad has enriched his music based on the “Dhrupad style”. His creativity, musical wit, and brilliant performance are well taken by his listeners.

Debaprasad Chakraborty is a “TOP Grade" Artist of All India Radio and Television. He has received several private and Government-sponsored awards. A few honours include the “SURMANI'' title from Sur Singar Samsad, Mumbai and the “Sangeet Ratna” title from  Bangiya Sangeet Parishad, Kolkata. He has also received a National Fellowship from the Government of India.


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Available For All Age-Groups

Available For All Age-Groups

39 Online live sessions completed

39 Online live sessions completed

Our teachers recommend customized classes for an effective learning experience. Here's why!

Every individual

  • Has a unique learning style

  • Is at a different learning stage

  • Has different posture and instrument holding style

  • Has different mind-hand coordination

  • Has a different understanding of rhythm and melody

  • And a different GOAL!

What you get?

World-class  masters as  teachers

World-class masters as teachers

Personalized & Interactive 1-on-1 classes

Personalized & Interactive 1-on-1 classes

Course studio that amplifies passion learning

Course studio that amplifies passion learning

Access to  global creative community

Access to global creative community

Pay as you go - 2 classes at a  time

Pay as you go - 2 classes at a time

Milestone-based learning for best results

Milestone-based learning for best results

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Statement of Accomplishment

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