Live Online Flute Classes - Himanshu Nanda

Are you passionate about learning to play the Indian Bamboo Flute? Are you seeking the guidance of a teacher to help you on your journey? Look no further; you’ve come to the right place – The Mystic Bamboo!

The Mystic Bamboo Academy gives you the unique opportunity to learn the Indian Bamboo Flute online, from gifted Bansuri artists. Depending upon their skill level, students learn from the senior disciples of Himanshu Nanda or directly from the master himself.

How do these Online Flute Lessons work?

One-on-One or Group sessions will be provided depending on the requirement of the student
One-hour interactive sessions will be conducted once in a week, with additional sessions scheduled if required
One-on-One and Group sessions with Himanshu Nanda for those who are committed to take up the Bansuri as a way of life
Systematically-designed course materials by Himanshu Nanda will be made available for study

Progress of the learner will be periodically assessed through assignments and feedback
Sign yourself up for the course by filling in the form
You will receive an email communication &/Or a call from our office for further procedures and fee structures
Once you are selected and commence your course, a mentor will be assigned to you depending upon your skill level

Before you Fill up the Enquiry Form

Steps for Flute beginners

If you are an absolute beginner and do not have any prior experience or doing self-study without any guidance, you can learn the fundamentals of Bansuri by completing the Beginner-I, Beginner-II & Intermediate-I modules on the Mystic Bamboo portal. https://www.themysticbamboo.com/courses When you have completed this, email us back and we can discuss the next step.

Beginners can purchase a G Sharp (24 inches) / G base (25 inches) scale Bansuri. In case you have tiny fingers or you want your child to learn, you may purchase a C scale (19 inches) Bansuri

For more information on where you can purchase a Bansuri please read the FAQs (https://www.themysticbamboo.com/p/faq)

Steps for Flute beginners

Intermediate (2-4 years of prior experience) and Advanced (5-6 years of prior experience) students can fill the enquire now form below and our team will get back to you.

Course Details

One-On-One Session

If you are already a student of themysticbamboo.com portal OR you have been playing for some time and not able to progress well and need one-on-one mentoring, please fill the form and we will get back to you.

Intermediate - I

This course will cover advanced alankaras, introduction to bansuri techniques, two new Taals, three new Ragas and an introduction to tuning the Tanpura and maintaining the Bansuri.

Eligibility:

Minimum Two years of prior Bansuri knowledge
Well versed in Fingering techniques
Well versed in Alankara practices
Knowledge of Raga Bhoopali & Yaman

Curriculum:
Practical

Swara Sadhana
Advanced Alankaras
Tanpura tuning
Bansuri Maintenance
Khatka & Murki Practices
Introduction to 10 Thaats
Raga Durga, Yaman, Bhimpalasi, Des, Bhoopali
Introduction to Mathematics & Music Introduction to Teen Taal, Ektaal, Matta Taal & Roopak

Theory
Purvanga Raga, Uttaranga Raga, Sandhiprakash raga Desi & Margi Sangeet, A comparative study between Hindustani & Karnatic Music

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Intermediate - II

This course will cover bansuri techniques, an introduction to Alap, Jod, Jhala and chromatic scale exercises, understanding and application of advanced rhythm, and four new Ragas.

Eligibility:

Minimum three-four years of prior Bansuri knowledge
Well versed in Fingering techniques and Rhythm
Knowledge on Raga Bhoopali, Yaman, Brindabani Sarang & Durga

Curriculum:
Practical

Swara Sadhana
Advanced Alankaras
Gamak, Khatka, Murki, Tonguing & Sapat practices
Introduction to Aalap, Jod, Jhala
Introduction to Chromatic Scale practice
Raga Brindavani Sarang, Bageshree, Bhairav, Bhairavi, Madhuvanti
Advanced rhythmic practices and applications
Sound Recording
Compositions in Matta taal, Roopak taal, Teen taal & Ektaal

Theory
Life histories of Maestros, Forms of North Indian Classical Music

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Advanced

This course will cover systematic study of advanced Bansuri techniques as per Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia ji’s style, in-depth understanding of different Ragas and Taals, as well as preparation for concert presentations.

Eligibility:

Minimum Five-Six years of prior Bansuri knowledge
Well versed in various bansuri techniques
Primary knowledge on Aalap, Jod & Jhala
Proper knowledge of Swaras & Tanpura tuning ability

Curriculum:
Practical

Intense palta practice
A deep study on Bansuri Techniques viz: Gamak, Khatka, Murki, Tonguing & Sapat practices
A systematic study of Aalap, Jod, Jhala as per Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia Ji's style
Concert presentation
Chromatic scale practice
A systematic study of raga presentation of prachalit ragas
Jati and its application in raga improvisations
Advanced rhythmic practices and applications
Compositions in Matta taal, Roopak taal, Teen taal & Ektaal

Theory
Research papers on the evolution of bamboo flute, Evolution of Music from Vedic to present age

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How do these Online Flute Lessons work?

Before you Fill up the Enquiry Form

Steps for Flute beginners

Steps for Flute beginners

Course Details

One-On-One Session

Intermediate - I

Intermediate - II

Advanced

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