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Language of Tabla Lectures
These lecture classes presented by Samir Chatterjee are about the Language of Tabla.
Tabla is a two-piece set of north Indian drums, with seemingly innumerable tones forming into a highly developed drum-language. In this class the evolution, subtleties and expressiveness of that language will be nurtured through various means. The interactive lecture class will be open to all interested in the topic. Having an instrument during the classes will not be necessary. These lectures will be conducted online through Zoom, so you will need an internet connection and webcam/microphone.
This is a six-week lecture series, which is taking place every Monday from July 25 through August 29, 2022, from 8.20 to 9 pm.
Register for the series by using the PayPal Cart below. When we receive your payment, we will send you a Zoom link so you can attend the series.
Basic Registration is $90 for the series.
You may also add an optional Silver ($25) or Gold ($40) patron contribution.
A small fee is added to offset PayPal processing fees.
The lectures are now available here:
Lecture 1
Lecture 2
Lecture 3
Lecture 4
And the entire series of lectures
Tabla: Private Lessons
Learn the beautiful art of playing Tabla with Samir Chatterjee. These private lessons can be scheduled according to mutual convenience. In these lessons basic to advanced techniques, intonations, simple to advanced compositions in various talas (rhythm cycles) and layas (tempo) are taught. The lessons also include essential information related to tabla.
Samir Ji’s contact information is in the confirmation page after purchasing lessons. Please use that email address for scheduling. Please contact classes@chhandayan.org with any questions.
Raga Based Singing:
Private Classes
Learn the beautiful art of Indian singing with Sanghamitra Chatterjee in one-on-one private lessons. Lessons are scheduled according to mutual convenience. Lessons include voice training and exercises, basic knowledge of classical elements of Raga and Tala in Indian songs of different types such as bhajan, kirtan, geet, selective film songs, ghazal, regional songs, Tagore songs (Rabindra Sangeet), Nazrulgeeti, Atulprader gaan, folk songs, modern songs, etc.
Admission is open to all ages and there is no pre-requisite. Instrument (harmonium and tanpura) are be available at the center.
Please contact classes@chhandayan.org after purchasing lessons for scheduling
North Indian Classical Singing:
Private Lessons
Learn the beautiful art of North Indian Classical Music with Rajyashree Ghosh. This is a private one-on-one class. There are no pre-requisites.
You will learn subtle nuances of Indian Classical (Khayal) singing while maintaining a balance between ancient and modern approaches. You also have the opportunity to learn semi-classical (Thumri, Dadra, etc.). The level of the student is determined by the Guru at the time of registration.
Please contact classes@chhandayan.org after purchasing lessons for scheduling.
Tabla: Private Lessons
Learn tabla through one-on-one private lessons with Sandip Ghosh. Sandip is a talented, young, upcoming musician of the present generation. He has successfully evolved as a promising Tabla player of the Farukhabad Gharana. He is equally adept as a solo musician as well as an accompanist with vocal, instrumental and dance performances. Sandip is known for his great sense of creativity as well as intelligent and sensible accompaniment.
Please schedule by contacting classes@chhandayan.org after purchasing lessons
Sitar Private Lessons from Kushal Das
Learn the beautiful art of Sitar playing with Kushal Das. With a profound knowledge of music and raga improvisation Kushal is now considered to be one of the foremost torchbearers of the tradition of Indian Classical Instrumental Music. The critics and connoisseurs have acknowledged him as a worthy successor of his idol, the legendary maestro Late Pt. Nikhil Banerjee. His concerts are always marked for their aesthetic appeal and insight with a fine command of technical expertise. With maturity as his forte Kushal has the predominant virtue of Indian heritage and music. An A-rated musician of All India Radio and Television, he is a recipient of Sangeet Visharad from Pracheen Kala Kendra of Chandigarh and Suramani from Sur Singar Samsad of Mumbai.
Classes are scheduled at the mutual convenience of the Guru and the student.
Contact 646-281-4062 or send an email to classes@chhandayan.org for more information.
Requirements
A webcam, a microphone, and high-speed internet connection are needed.
Download Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams and register for an account. The other option is Google Meet. In case of problems with internet connection, WhatsApp can also be used.
If using zoom, please go to ‘Audio Settings’ and select either ‘Original sound for musicians’ or find ‘Audio Profiles’ and set ‘Suppress Background Noise’ to ‘Low’.
Set up an appointment and pay ahead of time using the buttons below.
You will need to sign up for a Paypal account.
Should be in a reasonably quiet and lighted area.
Should have your own instrument set-up visible to the camera along with your image.
Should have writing materials ready.
Please inform us of any disabilities, disorder or learning difficulty.
Registration
First time online students should fill the following registration form and submit before the first lesson.