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Honoring the Maestros of Hindustani Classical Music

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At Sangeet Sadhana, our teachings are rooted in the wisdom passed down by the great masters. Explore the musical legends who inspire our curriculum and guide our pursuit of Shastriya Sangeet.

We pay homage to the legendary Pandit Ravi Shankar, a sitar virtuoso and global ambassador for Indian classical music. His belief that "Great music is like literature" deeply informs our approach to teaching music as a profound narrative art.

A tribute to the rhythm maestro, Ustad Zakir Hussain. His words, "Each instrument has a spirit that can guide you," resonate with our belief that learning music is about forming a deep connection with your instrument.

Honoring the Sarod maestro, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan. His perspective that there is "no essential difference between classical and popular music" reminds us of the universal, soul-touching power of melody and rhythm.

Remembering the great Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, a master of the Sarod. His advice to "never sacrifice your music for money or fame" is a guiding principle for us, reinforcing that music is a spiritual pursuit above all else.

A tribute to the great sitar maestro Ustad Vilayat Khan. His profound dedication, captured in his words about thinking and dreaming of music, inspires the relentless pursuit of excellence in our students and gurus.

We honor the memory of Pandit Nikhil Banerjee, a sitar virtuoso of the Maihar gharana. His statement, "Indian music is based on spiritualism," is a foundational belief at Sangeet Sadhana, where we treat music as a divine sadhana.

Paying respect to Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan, a modern sitar maestro. His insight that music brings the soul to "a state of silence and peace" reflects the meditative and healing power we strive to cultivate through our teachings.

A tribute to the flute maestro, Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia. His view of music as the "best yoga, the best meditation, the best prayer" perfectly captures the spiritual and holistic approach we take in our musical education.

We pay our respects to the legendary Ma Annapurna Devi, one of the greatest exponents of the Surbahar. Her belief that music is a personal, spiritual experience rather than a commercial one deeply influences our teaching philosophy.

Honoring the memory of Pandit Shivkumar Sharma, who transformed the Santoor from a folk instrument to a prominent voice in Hindustani classical music. His innovation and dedication inspire us to explore the limitless possibilities within our tradition.

About Homage to the Gurus (Our Inspirations)

In our Koramangala studio, the lineage of these maestros is not merely remembered; it is practiced. Every session of riyaz you undertake here follows the same commitment to discipline that defined the lives of legends like Pandit Ravi Shankar and Ustad Zakir Hussain, ensuring you learn not just the notes, but the spiritual depth of the raga.

Preserving Hindustani Shastriya Sangeet in Bengaluru — Approved by the tribe

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In-person classes at Koramangala SchoolStarts from ₹3,100 per month

We are a community of learners in Koramangala keeping the old-fashioned Guru-Shishya parampara alive. We don't just teach music; we invite you into a lineage where every student becomes part of our extended family.