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- Sitar
Experienced tutor in Sitar in Austin, Indrajit offers private lessons tailored to your needs.
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About Indrajit
Sitarist Indrajit Banerjee is one of the leading exponents of the Maihar Gharana. He was born in a musical family, unique due to the large number of accomplished artists in Hindustani Classical Music. Some of these family members include his guru, Pandit Kartick Kumar (Sitar), Pandit Barun Kumar Pal (Hamsa Veena), Niladri Kumar (Sitar), Partho Das (Sitar), Aparna Roy (Surbahar). He got inspiration from his sitarist mother, Manju Banerjee, who was a disciple of late Nikhil Banerjee, and afterwards, Santosh Banerjee. Indrajit’s training began with his maternal grandfather, Bankim Kumar Pal, who was the disciple of Inayat Khan, and Birendra Kishore Roy Chowdhuri (Kochi Babu). He then took training under Pandit Manilal Nag of Bishnupur Gharana. Later on, he took intensive training from his uncle, Pandit Kartick Kumar, who is a senior disciple of Pandit Ravi Shankar. All of this training developed a strong foundation for Indrajit’s music, and creative individuality. Indrajit has a special touch on Sitar combined with technical virtuosity and sensitivity. He is an A grade artist of All India Radio and National Television, Panel Artist for Indian Council Of Cultural Relations, has served as Judge for A.I.R (Kolkata), and is a member of the American Federations of Musicians, and voting member of The Recording Academy (Grammies). He was awarded the Gokul Nag Memorial Medal in 1987 by Bangia Sangeet Parishad, (W. Bengal), “Sur Mani”in 1990 by Sur Sringal Samsad Bombay, Avinav Kala Samman in 1997 by Avinav Kala Parishad (Bhopal). Parangotsava-2007 (a festival held in Mysore, Karnataka) recognised him as Veteran (Pandit). In 2014 awarded for exceptional contribution by (SAPNA) IL U.S.A. Indrajit has been touring extensively toured in the U.K., Europe, Caribbean Islands, Lebanon , Hawaii, Alaska, Costa Rica, Brazil and Canada for the last 18 years as a solo sitar artist. He has also collaborated with several artists from the West, including STING (Channel V Awards), Yaron Herman, Abbos Kosimov, Goodman Theatre, Fareed Haque, etc. He has several solo sitar albums to his credit and also has been featured in many albums. His music can be purchased on Itunes and Cdbaby, and can be streamed on Spotify, Pandora, Lastfm, etc. Indrajit has National and International awards from India and the U.S.A. His lessons and instructional DVDs on Sitar are popular throughout the world. Indrajit is also a composer and has arranged music for several albums and award winning documentary films. Please click on the link (concealed information) for more information on his tour dates and teaching.
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Teaching and learning is a natural part of the Indian gurukul system.
Indrajit is one of the premiere sitar players from India. He is an A grade artist of All India Radio. He has been touring professionally across the world for the last 35 years. He has extensive teaching experience, and some of his advanced students are full time professional sitar players themselves.
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About the lesson
- All Levels
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
The first step is to obtain a sitar. I can assist with this process. Then we begin with the basic techniques, such as how to hold the instrument, wear the mizrab, correct posture, etc. We begin with basic exercises to allow the student to gain control over the instrument. Simultaneously, the student will learn to listen and play what is recited or played by the teacher in the Indian system of ear training.
I have taught students of all ages and musical backgrounds, from advanced sitar players who are already performing, to beginners. I also teach ragas on other instruments to musicians who are already comfortable with their instrument.
Listen to youtube clips of the artist to understand how they approach the music.
I recently performed at Carnegie Hall as a guest artist with the band Atash.
A few things worth thinking about before reaching out
The main question is whether they have a serious interest in pursuing the sitar, a difficult instrument, and are willing to work hard and stick with it.
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Rates
Rate
- £38
Pack prices
- 5h: £190
- 10h: £380
free lessons
The first free lesson with Indrajit will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
online
- £38/h
Details
Yes, the pricing is $50 for a one hour class, on a semester basis (12 classes, two per month, in a semester).
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