Lessons
Begin Your Journey Into the Raga
Personalized Online & In-Person Lessons
LESSON FORMATS
Lesson Formats
Private Sitar Lessons
One-on-one personalized instruction tailored to your level and goals.
- •Video call lessons (Zoom/Teams)
- •Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
- •Basic lessons to Masterclass
Group Classes
Learn alongside other students in a supportive, collaborative environment.
- •Small group settings
- •Ensemble playing experience
- •Community & peer learning
Intensive Workshops
Deep dives into specific topics, techniques, or ragas over extended sessions.
- •Weekend intensives
- •Week-long programs
- •Specialized focus areas
YOUR JOURNEY
What You Can Expect
Beginner Level
- •Basic Plucking Techniques (Da, Ra, Dir, Chikari)
- •Finger Dexterity Exercises
- •Introduction to Thaat Ragas (Yaman, Bhairav, Kafi, Bilaval, etc.)
- •Basic Scale Practice & Teentaal (16 beats)
- •Simple Compositions & Rhythm Integration
Intermediate Level
- •Advanced Techniques in Plucking, Precision, Left-Hand Techniques Meand, Gamak, Krintan, Ghaseet (Sliding)
- •Complex Ragas - Bhimpalasi, Jog, Kedar, Behag, etc.
- •Compositions in different Tala (Jhaptala, Rupaktala, Ektala)
- •Alap & Taan Development with variations
- •Villambit Gat
- •Vistar (Improvisation)
Advanced Level
- •Mastering Advanced Techniques (Right & Left Hand) Precision, Clarity
- •Rag-ang and Compound Ragas (Kaunsi-Kanada, Jogkauns, Gawati, etc.)
- •Advanced Tala Structures, Phrasing(Chand), Meter-classification (Jasti), Poly-rhythm
- •Intent, Performance & Stage Presence
- •Complex Improvisations & Multi-Raga Integration, Harmonic correlation, Performance with a band
GROUP LEARNING
Workshops & Intensive Courses
Hindol's workshops are designed to open doors — to a new musical tradition, a new way of listening, or a deeper understanding of the music you already play. They are held at music schools, festivals, universities and cultural institutions worldwide.
Indian Music Background
Non-Indian Music Background
BOOK A LESSON
Book a Lesson or Workshop
Send Hindol a message describing your background and what you're hoping to learn. He'll respond within 2-3 days to discuss how best to work together.
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