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CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 12 @ 7:00 PM
Taalim School of Indian Music presents a Tabla Workshop with Rushi Vakil and Tavalya.
Open to current Taalim tabla students, potential students, percussion students.
Venue: 104 East 25 Street (at Park Ave), NYC
www.taalim.com - info@taalim.com - (732) 89-TABLA
Admission: $35 on or before Nov. 10, for Taalim members.
$40 after Nov. 10 and for non-Taalim members.
To sign-up, visit any Taalim School of Indian Music location.
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 16 to SUNDAY NOVEMBER 18
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Intensive Workshop: Sitar & Other String Instruments with Acharya Roop Verma
A monthly class series offering study of the Sitar and other string instruments in authentic oral tradition under a master teacher and performer. For beginning and intermediate students. Instruction in voice is also included. Acharya Roop Verma shares a unique and concise system of musical training. His experience comes from observation of how we learn things. He has simplified the process for this age of technology, where less time is available, by re-arranging essential features and filtering out non-vital elements that are irrelevant to the learning experience.
Acharya Roop Verma is an internationally respected sitarist, composer and teacher of Indian classical and sacred music, meditation and Nada Yoga philosophy. He was formally trained in the oral tradition under highly revered teachers of our time: maestros Ali Akbar Khan and Ravi Shankar, Shri Brahmananda Sarasvati and Swami Shyam of the Himalayas.
Ananda Ashram - Yoga Society of New York, Inc.
13 Sapphire Road, Monroe NY 10950 - Tel:845.782.5575
http://www.anandaashram.org/IntensiveWorkshopSitar-11-2013
Tuition: $40 per 2-hr class
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 23 @ 4:00 PM
Yoga Class with Flute Music with Nicole Lewitan & Steve Gorn
A level 1 & 2 yoga class with live bansuri (bamboo) flute music.
To practice yoga to the accompaniment of Steve Gorn’s bansuri flute is to discover the effortless synchronization between movement and sound, gesture and melody, heart and form. The music sets the tone and mingles with the flow of the class to bring about an all-pervading sense of awareness.
Steve Gorn has performed Indian classical music and new American music on the bansuri bamboo flute in concerts and festivals throughout the world. His gurus are the late Sri Gour Goswami of Kolkata and Pandit Raghunath Seth of Mumbai. He also studied with the late Ustad Z. M. Dagar. Steve has performed at numerous venues in India and is recognized as one of the few Westerners who have captured the subtle nuances of Indian classical music. He is also well known for his creative blending of Indian music, jazz and contemporary world music.
Ananda Ashram - Yoga Society of New York, Inc.
13 Sapphire Road, Monroe NY 10950 - Tel:845.782.5575
http://anandaashram.org/YogaClasswithFluteMusic-11-2013
Drop-in Fee: $10
MONDAYS NOVEMBER 18 and DECEMBER 2 @ 6:00 PM
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 4 @ 6:00 PM
OPEN VOICE - An 8-session course with Samita Sinha
What does it mean to have an open and embodied voice? We begin with a ground in Indian vocal music and folk and ritual (vibratory) songs from different traditions, and open into an improvisation practice where we excavate the range and possibilities of our human voice.
Our study of Hindustani (North Indian classical) vocal music will focus on pitch, deep listening as a basis for sounding, and two ragas--melodic modes that provide frameworks for composition and improvisation. Through vibratory songs we will organically learn basic elements of vocal music, becoming channels for the songs to move through us. From this base we unlock our individual body-sound, using our voice to explore our internal movements and blocks and discovering an elemental, primal way of sounding.
This workshop is open not only to singers and movers but anyone with a curiosity to explore their voice and body as a vehicle to connect with themselves and others, and the space within and around them.
Space on White
81 White Street in Tribeca (1/ ACE/ NQR/ JMZ/ 6 trains to Canal Street), NYC
Price: $25 drop-in; $90 for 4-class card, $180 for 8-class card.
(work study options available, please contact samita.sinha@gmail.com for more information)
FROM SEPTEMBER 24 until NOVEMBER 20
TUESDAYS @ 7:00 PM in BROOKLYN
MONDAYS @ 7:00 PM in NYC
The American Academy for Indian Classical Music presents vocal classes with Pt. Sandip Bhattacharjee
A weekly Singing class with Vocalist teacher Sandip Bhattacharjee (Kirana Gharana), discipile of Ustad Mashkoor Ali Khan, in New York!
Born in 1980, Sandip Bhattacharjee initiated his training under his mother Smt.Krishna Bhattacharjee at the age of four and continued his talim under Smt. Amita Dasgupta. He became residential scholar at the ITC Sangeet Research Academy Under the able Guidance of Ustad Mashkoor Ali Khan & Ustad Mubarak Ali Khan, the guru of Kirana Gharana from May 2002. He secured the second position at All India Radio Music Competition (1999) in Khayal besides standing First at the West Bengal State Music Competition 2001 in Bhajan. He was also a recipient National Talent Search Scholarship, Govt. Of India in 2001. An "A" Grade Performer of All India Radio, Doordarshan & ITC Sangeet Research Academy, Tollygunge ,Kolkata.
Also available for solo class, group class, workshop and concerts.
Contact: 718-509-5734 - AAICM: www.aaicm.org
1- Residence:
102 Eagle Street #1R, Greenpoint Brooklyn, 11222
Subways are the G to Greenpoint Avenue (5 minute walk) and the 7 to Vernon-Jackson (10 minute walk over the Pulaski Bridge).
This event is by RSVP only. Please RSVP at 818-512-9488.
Admission: $20/Class
2- Chhandayan Center for Indian Music
4 West 43 Street, Suite 616, NYC
Admission: $25/class
Contact: 718-509-5734 - AAICM: www.aaicm.org
TUESDAYS 10am (3mon - 2yrs)
WEDNESDAYS 10am (3mon - 2yrs)
FRIDAYS 3:30pm (2+ years)
Namaskar School of Music present Raga Kids.
Raga Kids in Prospect Heights - a unique class for 3mon - 2+ years old where professional musicians and educators present kids songs on Indian instruments like Sitar, Tabla, Bansuri and Violin. Sing in English, Hindi and Bengali learn some interactive motion and call and response games through Indian music!
Hosted byTrina Basu (P.S. 9 Violin Teacher), Sameer Gupta (Carnegie Hall Global Encounters), and Neel Murgai (Chocolate Chip Chamber Music) these three young artists and educators are pairing up to bring Indian music to kids ages 1 month to 5 years old.
Each session will last 45 to 60 minutes, with music and movement along with live music Story-Telling, as well as interactive games all with an Indian style. Nannies, Parents and Kids all are welcome!
Please contact with any scheduling questions! www.ragakids.com
Namaskar School of Music
698 Dean St, Brooklyn NY 11238
(basement studio) Prospect Heights Brooklyn (b/q, 2/3, c)
Each session will last about 45 minutes.
Preregister – $60 per child for 4 sessions (2 makeups allowed) $80 for 2 siblings
unregistered drop-in – $20 for 1 child, $30 for 2 siblings (please call 718-483-0773 before drop-in)
WEEKLY WEDNESDAYS @ 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Namaskar School of Music presents a weekly introduction to Indian Classical Music!
Class will be taught by Sameer Gupta with occasional guest artists from Brooklyn Raga Massive. The class will be an on-going weekly Wednesday event.
This is a perfect way to get aquainted with Indian Classical Music and have an interactive class focusing on time-keeping, singing in tune, critical listening and question/answer session. This class is recommended for all people who want to gain some knowledge of how Indian Classical Music works. Topics covered include: Raga, Tala, Tihai, Alap, Jor, Jhala, Thaat System and Cultural History.
Namaskar School of Music
698 Dean St (at Vanderbilt Ave)
Brooklyn, NY 11238 (BASEMENT STUDIO)
Subways 2/3 (Grand Army) , B/Q (7th Ave), Atl Terminal, C (Clinton/Wash)
Admission: $5-10
ANNOUNCING MRIDANGAM CLASSES IN MANHATTAN
Teached by Bala Skandan.
A.R. Balaskandan is a performer, teacher and composer in Carnatic Violin and South Indian Percussion (Mridangam, Kanjira and Konnakkol).
As a Mridangist, he belongs to the school of Sruthilaya of Sri Karaikudi R. Mani of Chennai, where he has received advanced training from Guru Karaikudi Mani.
As a Carnatic Violinist, he initially trained under Sri Sarweswara Sarma and obtained his Teaching Diploma. He has been under the guidance of Smt. T. Rukmini of Chennai since 2000.
He has also received advanced training in Carnatic Vocal from Sri Seethrama Sharma and in general Percussion Techniques from Prof. T. V. Gopalakrishnan
http://www.balaskandan.com/artist.html
All ages/levels welcome. Register for spring semester 2013 now.
Please email Bala Skandan - bskandan@gmail.com for more information
The academic functions of The Anamika-Navatman Project elaborate from in-conservatory work such as lectures, workshops, and regular classes to collaboration with other outside endeavors such as arts-in-education programs in public school systems and participating in conferences at colleges.
Anamika-Navatman classes are meant to be quality teaching programs for dancers and musicians interested in pursuing the best education they can receive. Class size is kept small, averaging around 5 students. As of now, all classes take place in Manhattan. Eventually, a pre-professional curriculum will be set up for students as well.
Classes are set up in 12 week semesters, running around $240 - $300 per semester. One make up class per month is provided for students. Students who will be taking time off for travel, etc should consult their teacher regarding their policies.
Featuring:bAbhinaya ~ Bansuri ~ Bharatanatyam ~ Carnatic Vocal ~ Hindustani Vocal ~ Kalari Payattu ~ Kathak ~ Kuchipudi ~ Little Ustaads ~ Mridangam ~ Odissi ~ Sitar ~ Ta Dheem
Styles/Teachers:
Bansuri - Jay Gandhi
Carnatic Vocal - Kamini Dandapani, Taniya Panda
Hindustani Vocal - Samarth Nagarkar
Mridangam - Akshay Anantapadmanabhan
Pre-K Classes - Kavita Bafana, Taniya Panda, Sahasra Sambamoorthi
Sitar - Indrajit Roy-Chowdhury
Tabla - Nitin Mitta
Veena - Anupama Komaravolu
For registration and schedules:
355 7th Avenue, Suite 206, New York, NY 10001
First time Anamika-Navatman students do get free trial classes, so please email classes@navatman.org if interested!
Little Ustaads and Anamika-Navatman will be working together in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Beat a tabla, strum a sitar, groove to teen taal and rock to a raga!
Little Ustaads allows children (0 – 4 years) and parents to discover and appreciate the world of Indian classical music through rhythmic tunes, rich vocals, mini instruments and vibrant visuals.
Each 45 minute structured session will encompass the secrets and charm of traditional music presented in a contemporary style. The carefully designed content will promote emotional development, hand and eye coordination, mental stimulation, auditory refinement and exploratory play in a fun and effortless manner.
Now is the time to expose your child to the sounds of Indian Classical music, and unleash the artist within themselves.
Kavita Bafana started her Kathak training at the age of 6 and has performed at many venues such as, Lincoln Center, Madison Square Garden and Nehru Center in Mumbai. Though her first passion is Kathak, having twin boys she quickly realized her classical teaching has to go beyond just dance. Hence, the idea of Little Ustaads was born. Kavita has her BA from Columbia University and MA from Northwestern University. www.littleustaads.com/
Upper West Side ~Wednesdays 4:30 - 5:15 PM
Midtown West ~ Tuesdays 5 - 5:45 PM
Downtown - City Treehouse ~ Saturdays 10 - 10:45 AM
Brooklyn/Park Slope ~ Sundays 10 - 10:45 AM
Classes start January 2012
Please email classes@navatman.org for registration/more information.
The East Indian Music Academy, located in Queens,
New York, offers classes in Music, Hindi, Sanskrit, and Moral Education. They teach classical and light vocal music in addition to various types of instruments including Harmonium, Tabla, Sitar, Violin, Sarod, and Sarangi.http://www.eima.us
For more information or questions about our products & services, please contact: 1 718 738 7836
For all inquiries regarding classes, registration, and concerts: office@eima.us
For student help: support@eima.us
Tabla classes in New York:
Brooklyn
Bronx
New Hyde Park
Floral Park
Bellerose
Flushing
Pelham (south Westchester)
Tabla classes offered also in NJ & PA.
Check full schedule at http://www.taalim.com
Taalim School of Indian Music
12 William Street,
Rutherford, New Jersey 07070
Phone: (201) 933-8580
Email: tablataalim@yahoo.com
Teacher: Carnatic Vocal and Veena by Nivedita Shivraj (Director)
http://www.niveditashivraj.com
1- Carnatic Vocal
Classes are conducted for beginners, intermediate and advanced level. They also learn and practice vocal exercises that strengthens and improves the tonal pitch of their voice and range.
Classes are conducted exclusively for Thiruppaavai, Thiruvempaavai, Thevaaram, Thirupugazh, Annamacharya Kirthanais and Pancharathna Kirthanais.
2- Veena classes
Veena is the ancient, traditional string instrument of south India, and considered to be a divine instrument. It is one of the three principal musical instruments mentioned in the Vedic literature, the other two being the Flute a wind instrument and Mrindangam, a percussion instrument.
Students, on reaching a reasonable level of proficiency, get an opportunity to be a member of the RagaChitra Chorus Team.
Queens, NY - Weekday evenings (Mon thru Fri).
3- Voice Lessons
Vocal exercises and voice lessons using traditional India classical music style are adapted to suit all styles of music. This is suitable for singers and aspiring singers of all styles of music.
4- Telephone Classes
Carnatic Vocal lessons are offered over phone for students residing in places other than New York City. http://www.ragachitra.org/showpage.asp?pid=phoneclass
PrepMate Learning Center
143-30, Suite 1 G, 38th Ave
Flushing, NY 11354
Saturday, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Private classes for Carnatic vocal are held in Flushing on weekdays.
Emoshuns
237 W 37th Street (bet 7th & 8th Ave), # 201
New York, NY 10018
Sunday: 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Contact for all classes:
Please http://www.ragachitra.org/mailbox.asp to the Foundation or call 212 203 3555.
Ustad Ikhlaq Hussain is an accomplished master sitarist whose powerful yet sensitive style of
playing has enthralled audiences worldwide. He is one of the leading musicians of his generation, exhibiting great proficiency and originality. Ikhlaq's lineage dates back to a centuries-long line of prominent musicians of the Delhi Gharana (school) of Hindustani classical music, including Sufi Saint Hazrat Amir Khusrao, the creator of the sitar and tabla in the 13th century. Ikhlaq's musical education was acquired from his father, the eminent artist Ustad Imdad Hussain in Karachi and subsequently Ustad Kabir Khan. In 1991, Ikhlaq was awarded a scholarship from the Indian government to study with Pandit Ravi Shankar in India.
Ikhlaq's expressive playing has enthralled audiences in many cities in India, Pakistan, Europe, the Middle East and the United States. In addition to concert recitals, Ikhlaq Hussain is committed to preserving and disseminating his rich musical heritage through concerts, performances and teaching. http://ragasitar.com
For sitar classes, call Ustad Ikhlaq Hussain at 917-607-4508 or ragasitar@gmail.com
Naren Budhakar was born in Pune, India, and was first exposed to classical music by his father who was a violinist. From his cousin Shashikant Purandare he learned Delhi style percussion and began performing at a young age. He was initiated as a disciple by Tabla Maestro Ustad Shabbir Nisar.
Naren has been performing and teaching both in the U.S. and abroad, lending his percussion skills to various forms of world music. He is on the faculty of the East-West School of Music, where he teaches monthly Tabla classes and performs regularly.
Naren teaches both the techniques and aesthetics of Tabla. Attention is given to the proper finger techniques and to understanding Tabla in the context of various musical styles and forms. Students will learn elements to accompany Kirtan, bhajans and light classical music, as well as classical solo percussion. If you have Tablas, bring them.
New students, e-mail or call in advance to facilitate scheduling: naad2000@hotmail.com or 646.279.7199.
Every Tuesday
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM – Class (Tuesday weekly class)
Two group classes:
Beginner (6-7 PM) $50 per class
Intermediate (7-8 PM) $50 per class
Private lessons can be scheduled on hourly basis between 4 & 6 PM - $70/hour.
Steve Gorn is creating a new idiom, a music that combines the essence of classical Indian tradition with a contemporary world music sensibility. In his astounding new solo album, Colors of the Mind, Steve infuses great mastery with a haunting, lyrical sweetness to bring the healing breath of the sacred to our demanding contemporary lives. Drawn by Bismallah Khan who played the shenai, (Indian oboe), and to Ravi Shankar and Ali Akbar Khan sounds at early age, Steve followed the music east and found himself in Benares, India in 1969, in a boat on the Ganges with the famous sarangi master, Gopal Misra, listening to his classical raga float out over the water in the evening light. Steve would eventually tour with Gour Goswami. Returning to the U.S., he brought his elegant bansuri sound to American pop music, drawing from classical Indian, jazz and world music to create a distinctive signature sound. Describing his 1996 performance in Mumbai at the Sangeet Research Academy's Indian Music and the West Seminar, SRA West Chairman, Arvind Parikh has said, "Steve Gorn's concert was widely appreciated for its outstanding musicianship.... and has won him a host of admirers." In 1998, Steve returned to India performing to enthusiastic audiences at The Nehru Center, NCPA, and the Dadar Matunga Music Circle in Mumbai. www.SteveGorn.com
Chhandayan Center for Indian Music
4 West 43rd street (between 5 and 6 Aves) # Room 618
New York, NY 10036
chhandayan@tabla.org or (646 342 0453)
Or directly with Steve Gorn stevegorn@earthlink.net
Bansuri flutes from www.one-world-trading.com
Chhandayan Center for Indian Music presents …
Classes of Indian Music and Dance! New Faculty - Voice
Sri Rajesh Paranjpe, a very accomplished singer, is joining our faculty to offer classes in classical singing on every Wednesday evening from 6 to 9 pm. The group classes will be conducted in three levels - beginners, intermediates and advanced, 50 mts. each.
Rajesh ji is a very matured vocalist and teacher. He sincerely carefully follows the pedagogy and dedicates all of his energy to pass it on to the next generation. He will be teaching from March 9th, 2011.
Sri Samarth Nagarkar is a senior disciple of Pt. Ulhas Kashalkar. He is vibrant and youthful. He will be teaching classical singing every Friday evening from 6 to 8 pm in two levels, beginners and intermediates. He will be teaching from early April.
Instrument - Harmonium:
Singing
Smt. Sanghamitra Chatterjee - Sanghamitra ji teaches only private lessons of raga-based and popular songs (using harmonium) on every Wednesday late morning through early evening.
Smt. Mitali B. Bhawmik - Mitali ji teaches classical singing on every other Thursday in group classes from 6 to 8 pm of two levels, beginners and intermediate.
Instruments
Bansuri - Steve Gorn, one of the most prolific performers and teachers of the Bansuri is blessing us with his music and presence every Tuesday afternoon through evening. He teaches mostly private lessons.
Sitar - Sri. K. V. Mahabala has been very well-known to the community for his musicianship and depth of knowledge in the technique and nuances of sitar. He teaches on Tuesday evenings.
Tabla - Headed by Samir Chatterjee, we have several wonderful teachers of tabla. They are offering regular classes, both private and group, throughout the week.
Violin - Carnatic violinist Sri Arun Ramamurthy is capable of motivating his students from any level of knowledge or background. Currently he is teaching private lessons, which can be scheduled according to mutual convenience.
Bhangra Dhol - The 'Bombay Dream'-famed Dave Sharma has been teaching Bhangra Dhol on every Monday evening. If you are in the neighborhood people may find you dancing on the street.
Chhandayan also brings in another great opportunity to community. For our very-very-very young students, even on stroller, we offer a 45 program/fun-class titled 'Little Ustads', specially designed to give them a little exposure to Indian music, dance, instruments, mythology and culture. This class takes place every Friday from 5 to 5.45 pm.
To attend any of our classes if you need help with instruments, please let us know. We are always here to help you. Also, please visit http://www.chhandayan.com/education/classes, it has more information.
Chhandayan Center for Indian Music
4 West, 43rd street, (between 5th and 6th avenues) # Room 614 & 616
New York, NY 10036
For more Information: 646 342 0453 or samir@tabla.org
For reservations: 212 302 0720
or Email: Chhandayan@tabla.org
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