Sitar for Beginners:Duration (1 month)
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Sitar for Beginners:Duration (1 month)

Learn the Basics of Playing the Sitar and Unlock the Secrets of Indian Ragas

  • 5.0
    (4 ratings)
  • Date: 01 May to 01 Jun 2025
  • Time: 08:00 PM - 08:30 PM
  • Days: Mon - Tue - Wed - Thu - Fri - Sat
  • Total Sessions (Hours): 12 (6h 0min)
  • Location: Nehru Nagar, Ahmedabad
Last Update
01 April, 2025
Students
0
Level
Beginner
Language
Hindi

7,000

8,000
12.5% off

Instructor/Institute

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Alap Parikh

30+ years of experience in teaching music and instruments

What you'll learn

  • Understand the anatomy and tuning of the sitar, including string setup and maintenance.
  • Master fundamental playing techniques such as meend (bending notes) and taan (fast passages).
  • Learn simple Indian classical ragas like Raga Yaman and Raga Bhairav, along with their compositions.
  • Develop rhythm and synchronization with taals (rhythmic cycles) like Teentaal and Rupak Taal.

Requirements

  • Access to a sitar, preferably tuned and ready for beginners.
  • A desire to learn and appreciate Indian classical music.
  • No prior musical knowledge is required, but basic familiarity with Indian music can help.

Description

Sitar for Beginners: A Journey into Indian Classical Melodie

  • Total Duration: 1 month 
  • Start Date: 24th Feb 2025, Monday . Note: Option to start today also, instructor will adjust you to recently started batch. Enroll now
  • Days: 3 days a week (Tue - Thur - Sat) or (Mon-Wed-Fri) as per your convenience
  • Session Length: Half an hours per session.
  • Total Sessions: 12 sessions (6 hours).
  • Timings: 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM—choose a half an hour session that fits your convenience.
  • Language of Teaching: HIndi & Gujarati.
  • Mode - Offline  (OPPOSITE  SHAKTI ELECTRONICS, BANK OF BARODA, NEAR  HANUMAN TEMPLE, S.M.ROAD, AMBAVADI)
  • Fees:  INR 7000/-

The Sitar for Beginners course is your gateway to the mesmerizing world of Indian classical music. This course is meticulously crafted to help absolute beginners build a solid foundation in sitar playing through step-by-step guidance.

You’ll start by getting familiar with the sitar’s structure and learning how to properly tune and hold it. Fundamental techniques, including plucking patterns (mizrab) and producing clear notes, will be demonstrated in detail. Breathing life into your sitar playing, we’ll delve into classical ragas such as Raga Durga and Raga Bhupali, breaking them down into simple compositions and exercises.

With rhythmic cycles like Teentaal, you’ll learn to synchronize your playing with the beats, building confidence and fluency. By the end of the course, you’ll have:

  • A deep understanding of basic ragas and rhythmic cycles.
  • The ability to play simple compositions on the sitar.
  • Confidence to practice independently and progress to intermediate levels.

Embark on a journey where each note you play connects you to the rich heritage of Indian classical music.

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This Course for

  • Music enthusiasts curious about Indian classical traditions.
  • Beginners seeking a guided introduction to the sitar.
  • Anyone looking to explore a meditative and expressive musical instrument.

FAQs

Yes, you can visit the institute to see the facilities and meet the instructors. Contact us at team@prepgurukul.com or 97279-18490, and we'll help coordinate your visit. Yes, you can visit the institute to see the facilities and meet the instructors. Contact us at team@prepgurukul.com or 97279-18490, and we'll help coordinate your visit.

Many instructors offer trial classes. Please check the course details or inquire with us directly for availability

For any issues or queries, contact us at team@prepgurukul.com or 97279-18490, and we will assist you promptly

Refunds for dissatisfaction are at the discretion of the instructor and depend on their policy. We recommend reviewing the course details and attending trial sessions if available before enrolling.

In cases where refund is applicable, a nominal processing fee will be deducted from the total amount unless the cancellation is initiated by the instructor.

We encourage you to attend a trial class or visit the institute to meet the instructors and observe the teaching style.

Instructor/Institute

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Alap Parikh

30+ years of experience in teaching music and instruments
Instructor/Institute Rating
5.0
Students
1002
Courses
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5.0 course rating 4 ratings

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Ananya Rao
2 months ago

This course gave me such a deep appreciation for the sitar. Understanding the string setup and learning to tune the instrument properly was so helpful. Playing my first notes on Raga Yaman felt magical

KS

Kavita Sharma
2 months ago

The lessons on maintaining the sitar and mastering fundamental techniques were so practical. The instructor’s breakdown of compositions in Raga Yaman was inspiring and easy to follow

AM

Arjun Mehta
2 months ago

I loved how the course balanced theory and practice. The step-by-step approach to playing ragas and mastering rhythms made learning enjoyable. I feel much more connected to the music now.

RS

Rohit Singh
2 months ago

I never thought I could learn such intricate techniques like meend and taan, but the instructor’s guidance made it achievable. The lessons on Teentaal and Rupak Taal were my favorite part

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7,000

8,000
12.5% off
  • Date: 01 May to 01 Jun 2025
  • Time: 08:00 PM - 08:30 PM
  • Days: Mon - Tue - Wed - Thu - Fri - Sat
  • Total Sessions (Hours): 12 (6h 0min)
  • Location: Nehru Nagar, Ahmedabad

Instructor/Institute

AP

Alap Parikh

30+ years of experience in teaching music and instruments

7,000

8,000
12.5% off
  • Date: 01 May to 01 Jun 2025
  • Time: 08:00 PM - 08:30 PM
  • Days: Mon - Tue - Wed - Thu - Fri - Sat
  • Total Sessions (Hours): 12 (6h 0min)
  • Location: Nehru Nagar, Ahmedabad

Instructor/Institute

AP

Alap Parikh

30+ years of experience in teaching music and instruments