What if the student is unable to attend an upcoming class?

The student must inform the teacher about his absence from a particular session two days before 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. If the student misses giving two days prior notice about his absence to the teacher, then the decision to conduct another class for that student is wholly based on the teacher’s discretion.

What if the teacher wishes to reschedule the class?

If the teacher is unavailable for the scheduled class, they will inform the students two days before 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.

How long will it take for the teacher to respond if the student raises a question after class hours through mail or the platform?

Students should get a response within 24 hours if the teacher is not preoccupied or travelling.

Will I be able to play in concerts within six months?

If you are giving your full attention to the practice with your teacher's guidelines, it can be possible to reach a level.

How much time should a student devote to practice everyday?

Students should devote at least an hour to practice every day.

Sitar Lessons for Beginners- Maihar Gharana Style

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by Prabir Bhattacharya

20 Years Experience

An empanelled artist in ICCR, Govt. of India. Recipient of Sangeet Ratna & Nirodbaran awards.

US $24 per class |

for 1-on-1, 45 mins class

Recommended: 1 class per week | 12-16 weeks to level up

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Course Summary

‘In our culture, we have such respect for musical instruments; they are like part of God’- Pandit Ravi Shankar.

And the Sitar is one such instrument that holds the status of the divine, owing to its pure resonance sound. Do you also wish to pick up learning this traditional instrument from scratch? These classes by the highly accomplished Sitar artist Prabir Bhattacharya are an ideal bid for beginners interested in Hindustani Classical Music and the Sitar.

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Prabir Bhattacharya

Experience: 20 Years

From: India

Teacher Skill Keywords
Maihar Gharana Style, Sitar
Education
Master of Arts from Rabindra Bharati University.
Ph.D. from Rabindra Bharati University
Work Details
Visiting Lecturer - Satya Sai University of Higher Learning

About the Course

Through a series of live online learning sessions with expert Prabir, students master the mechanics of the sitar and learn how to position themselves and the instrument. The curriculum covers the following:

Introduction to basic scales
Suddha and Vikrita swaras
Bilawal and Kaphi thaat
Introduction to Swara Prastar
Paltas exercises for better control over the Sitar

After completion of this course, students can gear themselves for the next course by Prabir Bhattacharya: Mastering the Sitar for Advanced Students- Maihar Gharana Style

About the Teacher: Prabir Bhattacharya is a highly accomplished musician and exponent of the new generation of sitarists. He has an extensive background in music, including his experience as a scholar, educator, performer and composer.

Studying music since the age of 12, Mr Bhattacharya has trained under world-renowned artists. He has two degrees in music from Rabindra Bharati University, a Bachelor in Arts with honours and a Master in Arts, and numerous awards and scholarships.

For the past ten years, he’s been performing in India and abroad, including a recent tour in Russia. Mr Bhattacharya also serves as a visiting fellow at the Sai Mirpuri Music College of Higher Learning.