Learning The Sitar For Beginners | Sitar Lessons Notes For Beginners | Maihar Gharana Style
by Prabir Bhattacharya
Learn everything you need to know to start playing sitar from an expert musician, Prabir Bhattacharya. This 27-week course covers basic knowledge of the instrument, its use and how to play. Students will learn posture and instrument placement, scales and exercises they can use to build their skills. Perfect for complete beginners with an interest in sitar and Hindustani classical music, this course will leave students with a fundamental understanding of their instrument.
Course Duration
50 Weeks
Course Level
Beginner
Instruction Language
English
Classes Taken
100
Taught On
Skype
US$24(1-on-1 Class)
per class
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Educator Profile
Prabir Bhattacharya
20 Years Experience
From: India
Teacher Skill Keywords:
Dedication will be the key of success
Education
Master of Arts from Rabindra Bharati University
Ph. D from Rabindra Bharati University
Work Details
Visiting Lecturer - Satya Sai University of Higher Learning
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Amazing
Amazing. Very responsive team. I found a truly great teacher to learn sitar from. Thankful for this platform otherwise I would never have found my teacher.
Sachin Sharma
Updated Aug 11, 2021
Prabir Ji for sitar lessons
Prabir Ji for sitar lessons, couldn't ask for a better or more patient teacher. Planning on finishing the course. He's clearly not only an experienced player, but also experienced instructor.
Abhi
Updated Dec 09, 2020
iPassio has been outstanding!
I have been using iPassio to take sitar lessons with Prabir Bhattacharya (over Skype, student in America, teacher in India) for a few months. He is an outstanding teacher and a very talented artist. iPassio has served us both very well. The system is easy to use, offers numerous talented teachers in a wide variety of subjects, and has proven itself to be a trustworthy platform for maintaining payment and other personal information secure and private. I highly recommend iPassio as a learning app in general and Mr. Bhattacharya, in particular, for learning sitar. Lastly, the customer service from iPassio has exceeded my expectations. I applaud their entrepreneurial drive and their commitment to customer satisfaction.
Randy Chugh
Updated Dec 07, 2020
Course Details
Learning Sitar for Beginners is an overview of everything a student needs to know to get started as a sitarist. Through a series of live online learning sessions with an expert, students master the mechanics of the sitar and learn how to position oneself and the instrument, followed by learning to play and practice notes and melodies. Lessons include basic scales, Suddha and vikrita swaras, Bilawal and Kaphi thaat, Swara Prastar and Paltas exercises. These lessons are the building blocks of Hindustani music and will provide students with a foundational knowledge of this classical instrument.
Best for complete beginners, this course covers the basics of sitar playing and classical Indian music. At the successful completion of this course, students will be able to play simple compositions and exercises. Each student will benefit from Prabir Bhattacharya’s extensive background in music, including his experience as a scholar, educator, performer and composer. Mr. Bhattacharya teaches the concepts of this course through lectures and demonstrations, as well as question and answer sessions with students. Students will need their own sitar and time to set aside for lessons and practice for the duration of the course.
After successful 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 Prabir Bhattacharya: Prabir Bhattacharya is a highly accomplished musician and exponent of the new generation of sitarists, bringing passion and expertise to each of his lessons. Studying since the age of 12, Mr. Bhattacharya trained under world-renowned artists. He has two degrees in music from Rabindra Bharati University, a bachelor of arts with honors and a master of arts, as well as numerous awards and scholarships. For the last 10 years, he’s been performing in India and abroad, including a recent tour in Russia. Mr. Bhattacharya is also dedicated to education and continues to serve as a visiting fellow at the Sai Mirpuri Music College of Higher Learning.
Students enrolling for this Long term course on ipassio have the advantage of getting introduced to or learn the intricacies of an art form, from an experienced exponent of the art. Short term courses deal with creating a strong foundation on a specific topic. The syllabus of a short term course is predefined and ready before the commencement of the course. This gives students an understanding of the knowledge they will gain in the stipulated period of time, helping them in their planning and decision making. The persistent support from teachers enables the student to accomplish and achieve the desired result or outcome within the given time frame. The class strength for this course is limited to 3, ensuring that each student gets attention. A set of 3 individuals enrolling for this course encourages learning from peers and social interaction. This short term course bodes good for students passionate about learning, setting them up for the long-term or advanced level of learning.
Students will need their own sitar and time to set aside for lessons and practice for the duration of the course.
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