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# Live Sitar Performance in Gurugram

By [Shubhrodeep Pathak](https://mytribe.in/shubhrodeep.pathak) · I play live sitar in the Rampur Senia Gharana style, offering classical, devotional, and light music for baithaks, events, and spiritual gatherings with a focus on real, meditative sound.

## Locations

Travels for live performances across Delhi NCR and pan-India

### Travels to

- Travels for performances across Delhi NCR (National Capital Region, National Capital Region)
- Travels for performances across India (India, India)

## Pricing guide (estimates)

These are indicative prices based on provider's past work. Enquire now to find out final quote.

### Intimate Acoustic Baithak

Unplugged 60 to 90 minute session for small groups up to 30 people, featuring standard tabla accompaniment.

Typically ₹12-18K Per Session (estimate)

#### Scope of Performance
* **Format:** Pure classical Baithak experience with close audience interaction for up to 30 guests.
* **Repertoire:** Covers Alaap (meditative intro), Jod, Jhala, and Gats (compositions). Includes light storytelling if requested.
* **Vibe:** Meditative and conversational, ideal for art appreciation circles or Satsangs.

#### Artist & Setup
* **Lineup:** Shubhrodeep Pathak on Sitar plus one standard tier Tabla player.
* **Sound:** Completely acoustic performance. No microphones or amplification provided or required.

#### Logistics
* **Client Requirements:** Client must provide a carpet, rug, or raised platform (Deewan) for seating.
* **Attire:** Traditional Indian Kurta Pajama.

### Corporate Ambience & Event Music

Up to 2 hours of continuous, soothing background instrumental music suitable for dinners and networking events.

Typically ₹22-30K Per Event (estimate)

#### Format & Duration
* **Style:** Ambient Classical. Continuous, melodic music designed to allow conversation while providing a premium backdrop.
* **Repertoire:** Focus on pleasing Ragas (Yaman, Desh) or instrumental versions of light classical songs.
* **Duration:** Extended performance time of up to 2 hours with one short 10 minute break.

#### Audio & Equipment
* **Lineup:** Sitar and professional Tabla accompaniment.
* **Sound Inputs:** Artist brings internal pickups and microphones for instruments.
* **Client Requirement:** Client must provide the external PA system (Speakers and Mixer) suitable for the venue size.

#### Professional Standards
* **Presentation:** Formal ethnic wear (Nehru Jacket or Silk Kurta) suitable for corporate visibility.
* **Punctuality:** Arrival 30 minutes prior to start time for a quick line check.

### Premium Concert Recital

High energy center stage performance featuring a senior grade tabla artist and detailed sound check for large audiences.

Typically ₹32-40K Per Performance (estimate)

#### Concert Experience
* **Format:** Mainstream concert style meant to command the full attention of the room.
* **Repertoire:** Full range of the Rampur Senia Gharana, from deep Dhrupad style Alaap to a fast Jhala climax.
* **Interplay:** Includes Jugalbandi (playful competition) between Sitar and Tabla.

#### Premium Add-ons
* **Accompaniment:** Includes a **Senior Grade Tabla Artist**. This ensures a dynamic, high energy performance essential for large stages.
* **Support:** Includes electronic Tanpura setup or digital loop for a fuller soundscape.

#### Technical Logistics
* **Sound Check:** Artist arrives 60 minutes early for a detailed sound check to ensure studio quality live sound.
* **Tech Rider:** Artist provides specific mic and monitor requirements to the client's sound engineer.

## About Live Sitar Performance

### What My Sitar Brings

Music is sadhana for me, not just a show. I play from the Rampur Senia Gharana, known for its deep, meditative vibe. My sitar isn’t about impressing people, it’s more about sharing something real, something that goes straight to the heart. I owe everything to my gurus – jo seekha hai, wohi baant raha hoon (whatever I’ve learned, I’m just sharing).

### How a Performance Feels

Every show is its own journey through a Raag.  
- Start with alaap, slow and open – no beat, just letting the raag breathe.  
- Then jor and jhaala, where rhythm builds, tempo picks up, and it gets more intense.  
- End with gats, fixed compositions with tabla, sometimes sprinting to a fast finish.  
I try to create a mood that’s peaceful and deep, not just background noise.

### Where I Play

- Love baithak music sessions, close-up gigs where everyone’s really listening.
- For corporate or formal events, my sitar sets a calm, unique mood – way different from the usual.
- I’m often at satsangs and spiritual gatherings, playing stuff that matches the sacred feel.
- Jugalbandi events with tabla or bansuri? Always up for it, brings out something new every time.

### My Setlist

You’ll hear anything from pure classical sitar concert pieces to bhajans, Bengali devotional songs, and even Rabindra Sangeet or light patriotic tunes. Galti ho jaaye toh chhota bhai samajh ke maaf kar dena (forgive small mistakes like a younger brother). I’m still learning, always will be.

## Highlights

Browse through Shubhrodeep Pathak's best work.

### [Featured](https://mytribe.in/shubhrodeep.pathak/live-sitar-performance/featured)

- ![This moment from a performance in Pune captures the joy of creating music together. For me, playing the sitar, especially in an intimate baithak setting, is about this connection with fellow artists and the audience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f871114b-7e97-41b0-ad6d-a36d1ea8921f)
- [Video: Here is a glimpse of the Dhrupad baaj of my Rampur Senia Gharana. This is a 'Kharaj Jor' in Raag Bihag, a meditative and slow-building piece that focuses on the deep, resonant notes of the sitar.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/50ee7d9e-9ee0-44ab-b3f4-f2a2ccfadbd1)
- [Video: Performing at a formal event like the U.P. International Trade Show allows me to set a unique, calm mood. Here, I'm in an impromptu jugalbandi, showing how the sitar can create a sophisticated ambiance for corporate and official gatherings.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c1ad6fd1-66c1-43b8-b2ad-b411747f3bb6)
- [Video: This is a devotional piece, a bhajan for Goddess Durga, perfect for spiritual gatherings and satsangs. My aim is to create a sacred atmosphere that complements the occasion.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ab7e1d34-c780-4c4e-8f92-eea0f5904013)
- [Video: Music for me is often about capturing a mood. This vilambit gat in Raag Malhar is my feeling of a rainy afternoon, a slow and peaceful melody that you can get lost in.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/03b510fa-4a87-4d0b-91a7-e571133132eb)
- ![This is the announcement for my concert at the prestigious India International Centre in New Delhi. I feel grateful for opportunities to share my music on such respected platforms.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a7a69d53-d8e8-40b4-882c-84643fa85612)
- [Video: A look into my daily riyaz with a fellow musician. This is where the real work happens, practicing 'gamaks' and exploring the nuances of a raag like Bilaskhani Todi. Every session is a step forward in my learning.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/13aac543-5087-4c7b-a5d6-32e3173a155b)

### [Live Performances: On Stage & In Session](https://mytribe.in/shubhrodeep.pathak/live-sitar-performance/live-performances-on-stage-in-session)

- ![This moment from a performance in Pune captures the joy of creating music together. For me, playing the sitar, especially in an intimate baithak setting, is about this connection with fellow artists and the audience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f871114b-7e97-41b0-ad6d-a36d1ea8921f)
- [Video: On stage performing a Dhamaar in Raag Bihag. It was the first time I attempted this complex composition live, a challenge I took on with the encouragement of my Guru.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4255c420-c0fe-4eaf-a879-7fa7ee051042)
- [Video: Playing a fast-paced Jhaala in Raag Multani at a contemplative event. The goal here was not entertainment, but to create music that revolves around introspection and healing.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dbcd4949-6e16-4d31-bb48-80c14a735046)
- [Video: A clip from my last concert of 2024 at the Pandit Debesh Moitra Sitar Utsav in my hometown, Jamshedpur. It was an honor to pay my respects to such an eminent artist.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2c32911a-c9fc-4616-929d-d1d9389509b5)
- [Video: A snippet from my recital at the Parampara Yuva Mahotsav in Pune. Here I am playing a Drut Teentaal in Raag Patdeep, a fast-paced composition.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/18fb9a5b-573f-4cc5-b9f7-f8b2260b24d5)
- [Video: This was my first concert in Delhi, an intimate 'baithak' for Asawari. The audience was so receptive that I was inspired to play a full half-hour Alaap before moving into the gats.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5bfa8bd5-4c5a-4d2f-b429-432c04f6068b)
- [Video: Performing at a formal event like the U.P. International Trade Show allows me to set a unique, calm mood. Here, I'm in an impromptu jugalbandi, showing how the sitar can create a sophisticated ambiance for corporate and official gatherings.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c1ad6fd1-66c1-43b8-b2ad-b411747f3bb6)
- [Video: A house concert in Jamshedpur is always special. Playing for an audience that feels like family allows me to focus completely on the music, as seen here with Shri Amitava Sen on tabla.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f9676529-0ffa-4ac1-827a-7ab1b8e7586c)
- [Video: A throwback to a concert in Aachen, Germany, in May 2022. It's always a pleasure to share Indian classical music with audiences around the world.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f7bab2b1-d4e2-4e10-b2db-48d59df1ae7f)
- [Video: A short clip from a recital at a weekly satsang in Gurgaon. Playing Raag Shyam Kalyan in such a peaceful and spiritual environment is a truly blissful experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/60b8df1a-79f2-4c78-b8b2-fc9482e8fe08)
- [Video: Another moment from a jam session, this time playing a bandish in Raag Shyam Kalyan. The energy and connection with a fellow musician is what makes live music special.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cb180743-7cbe-4a0b-b30d-6d2823dca177)
- ![This is the announcement for my concert at the prestigious India International Centre in New Delhi. I feel grateful for opportunities to share my music on such respected platforms.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a7a69d53-d8e8-40b4-882c-84643fa85612)
- [Video: An invitation to a duet performance in Gurgaon. I truly enjoy jugalbandi events, as they bring out something new in the music every time.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/eac32d2f-c90d-4b87-baa8-bc205bfbb997)
- [Video: Announcing my performance at the Pandit Debesh Moitra Sitar Utsav in Jamshedpur. It was a privilege to be part of this event honoring a great sitar player.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/76c36f81-ac53-4f05-b9d6-b924ef7c68d6)
- [Video: Here I am inviting everyone to the Parampara Yuva Mahotsav in Pune, a festival celebrating the Guru-Shishya tradition in Indian music.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b2bcdb07-620e-4724-ae08-4cbb723ac5ae)
- ![With my talented fellow musicians before our performance at the UP International Trade Fair.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f86a7281-bce4-4b7e-b763-055b33c2e77f)
- ![A selfie with the team before going on stage for the inaugural session of the UP International Trade Fair.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/85c55ac0-ab35-4232-b585-843c37ce5959)
- ![Posing with the artist group I performed with at the UP International Trade Fair. It was a wonderful opportunity.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3eefe024-c761-4750-bf11-439fbb4f8761)

### [Riyaz & Sadhana: My Daily Practice](https://mytribe.in/shubhrodeep.pathak/live-sitar-performance/riyaz-sadhana-my-daily-practice)

- [Video: A look into my daily riyaz with a fellow musician. This is where the real work happens, practicing 'gamaks' and exploring the nuances of a raag like Bilaskhani Todi. Every session is a step forward in my learning.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/13aac543-5087-4c7b-a5d6-32e3173a155b)
- [Video: A riyaz session of Raag Malkauns in a fast tempo (Drut Teentaal). In playing this, I feel the immense influence of the great Pt. Nikhil Banerjee, whose sadhana continues to inspire generations.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a4b0441a-cecb-4e1d-8dfe-a810951f7385)
- [Video: Morning riyaz sessions are about setting the right vibe for the day. Here, we are exploring some morning raags, a regular practice that helps me stay connected to my music.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fa6d7473-27fd-4626-bd7f-547233d81661)
- [Video: Practicing a fast composition in Raag Desh. The challenge here is not just the speed, but maintaining clarity and emotion, especially with the fan off for the recording!](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3e6c7967-2108-45d5-a390-171a8ed5a440)
- [Video: Sometimes music is a response to what is happening around us. I played this gat in Raag Kaunsi Kanhra to process a period of turmoil, as the raag has elements of both valor and melancholy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/aec9f9ed-98a8-4d31-88d1-b1a6e2f6c758)
- [Video: Music for me is often about capturing a mood. This vilambit gat in Raag Malhar is my feeling of a rainy afternoon, a slow and peaceful melody that you can get lost in.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/03b510fa-4a87-4d0b-91a7-e571133132eb)
- [Video: Practicing 'sapaat taans' all the way down to the 'kharaj' (lowest octave) is both fun and challenging. It requires speed and precision to get that clean, howling sound from the low notes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f1031e94-e77b-4015-972d-21232eb2d120)
- [Video: The deep, resonant tone of the 'kharaj' is a moving target. This is a clip of me practicing these lower octaves, which are perfect for setting the mood on a quiet winter night.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/18946447-af28-4edb-9987-33b732e71daf)
- [Video: The 'kharaj' or lower octave is a sound I deeply love, and it's a signature of my Guru's style. Here I am doing a 'vistar' or expansion in Raag Multani.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e433483e-3992-46d4-a9b1-6a8c134cb0d1)
- [Video: Raag Miyan ki Malhar naturally lends itself to the lower octaves. This is a short clip of me exploring the 'kharaj' in this beautiful monsoon raag.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4733fb67-e11f-4472-87ab-b92d1307634a)
- [Video: My gurus taught me that Raag Tilak Kamod is not meant for flashy 'taankari' (fast passages). But sometimes a little show-off doesn't hurt, does it? It's a long road to master the aesthetics.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c169567d-aba5-4e92-b891-25c41c689ba5)
- [Video: An old recording of 'Jor' in the morning Raag Ahir Bhairav. This part of the performance introduces rhythm without a tabla, building up the tempo gradually.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9976da2b-88f6-4449-bfb5-3dd3e66bb722)
- [Video: Here I am practicing 'taan' patterns in Raag Miyan ki Todi, as taught by my Guru. This is part of the daily effort to refine my technique.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/31708153-1ec6-48e5-b325-71841e3a903c)
- [Video: Exploring the different 'angs' or facets of Raag Nat Bhairav. The challenge is to balance the character of Nat with the character of Bhairav to bring out the raag's true essence.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1f91b010-e886-4352-b3ea-e7a234665cfa)
- [Video: A work in progress. Here I am trying to navigate the delicate structure of Komal Rishabh Asavari, making sure it doesn't sound like other similar raags.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/798a3193-fb15-4331-93fc-c69773283cfb)
- [Video: A simple 'alaap' in Raag Komal Rishabh Asavari. This is the slow, opening section where the raag's mood is established without any rhythm.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1c6b6a6c-a5cf-48b9-97ef-2b751b93bcff)
- [Video: An attempt at playing a traditional 'bandish' (composition) in the 'Gayaki' or vocal style on the sitar. Galti Maaf.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ce38e6e4-66a1-4253-9b2f-b1f76433dab9)
- [Video: Practicing the 'baaj' (playing style) and 'taan' (fast melodic passages) of my Guru in Raag Gurjari Todi.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4ac20f37-5e74-411b-a0d7-9baab0fe29fd)
- [Video: Another rainy day, another rainy raag. This is a fast composition in Raag Gaud Malhar, another beautiful variant of the Malhar family of monsoon raags.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/61a91d27-fccd-4e50-a5e0-91c1b2daf1be)
- [Video: Working on different permutations in Raag Miyan ki Malhar. The 'sapaat' or straight-scale patterns can be a difficult terrain in this raag.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ece54917-3081-4b1e-bb90-e9c34f02a536)
- [Video: Trying a 'gat' (composition) in Vrindavani Sarang that starts on the 8th beat, which is a bit of a challenge. Childhood associations with this raag inspired me to pick it up again.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/44ca5c7b-29e5-4cfc-9d7c-f6e6be13de2d)
- [Video: I am still trying to find my way through the dense labyrinth of Raag Shree. This is me practicing a 'lari taan', a type of fast, intricate melodic pattern.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9980159e-0d11-40ff-b2c9-793cc0c4042f)
- [Video: Practicing a Dhamaar composition in Raag Kaushik Dhwani. Capturing the beauty of this enchanting raag without sounding repetitive is a daunting task.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/766b2158-6944-423d-82e7-e3121fe84807)
- [Video: A riyaz session with a friend after more than a month. We are practicing an 'Anagat Bandish', a composition where the rhythmic cycle starts before the main beat.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4ca17a9c-3e99-4e1e-bfc3-0ab4adfe2563)
- [Video: When the weather forecast predicts thunderstorms, a Hindustani Classical musician instinctively turns to Raag Miyan ki Malhar. Here is a composition in Jhaptaal.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1296ced7-efde-4f7a-bb02-48c2cac6cea1)
- [Video: A fun jam session with a friend. The smiles and laughter are as much a part of the music as the notes themselves.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c3e6ad76-73f2-4af2-a932-2c60f2a5e090)
- [Video: A clip of me playing Raag Ahir Bhairav. Indian classical music is a never ending adventure, with new treasures unfolding at every turn.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/be7e6250-9677-4f7e-8e49-b2fffbd7e33d)
- [Video: Some more explorations in Raag Khammaj, a light and romantic evening raag.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/12a8c994-acbb-44a8-9ddb-5541f98d0acf)
- [Video: A simple morning riyaz session. Just me and my sitar, welcoming the day with music.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3226d98f-e7a4-4b37-bf62-5f0931092af9)
- [Video: In the old days, great importance was given to learning many 'gats' or compositions. It is believed the essence of a raag is hidden within them. Here are 5 short gats in Raag Khamaj.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2652eb98-7d2a-4136-92df-e0533cf1e8ab)
- [Video: Practicing Raag Yaman. I feel I should have gone all the way down to the 'kharaj' (lowest octave) in this clip. There is always room for improvement.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/037f71a5-4710-48c1-9976-1285ccb5da6e)
- [Video: A clip of me doing 'sapat riyaz', which is practicing scales. This exercise helps in reaching the lower octave notes cleanly and with precision.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/884a8009-0432-4972-bdf7-dba72fb1c023)
- [Video: A short alaap in Raag Bhairav. I plan to upload more renditions based on the Prayag Sangeet Samiti syllabus to help students.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9b8ef38d-27a6-462a-8afb-306ad06ebf37)
- [Video: The romance of Malhar. The happy spirit triggered by the rains inspired me to play this piece in Raag Miyan ki Malhar.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8d9e7fe7-60e0-4474-82f3-0dbac8f5ec28)
- [Video: A relaxed 'Madhyalay Jor' (medium tempo rhythmic section) in Raag Miyan ki Malhar is all you need to unwind in the summer heat.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d4b045c5-1279-456d-a919-b2f3e53fce00)
- [Video: A bit of fun. Celebrating a small personal milestone of 20 likes on a post with a short 'Jhaala' excerpt. I am thankful for every bit of support.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/17acd1a5-3973-4cf0-b210-c8e995ac23d4)
- [Video: Trying a Dhrupad style 'lari' or fast alaap in Raag Bilaskhani Todi. This style uses specific syllables like 'Ri-Rai-Na-Na' to create rhythmic patterns.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4f311b2c-ed21-4fa1-9fef-093418d57fea)
- [Video: Raag Jaijaiwanti is one that haunts me but is difficult to master. Here is my humble attempt to capture the essence of this exceedingly beautiful raag.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/330f5a85-2626-41ef-87df-a1e6cc345451)
- [Video: When you love the sound of the Surbahar but only have a Sitar. I tried a Surbahar tuning on my Sitar to get that deep, resonant sound for this piece in Raag Desh.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d297e60e-369c-4567-8156-0c6e5eeac7b8)
- [Video: Playing Raag Alhaiya Bilawal across four octaves, from the lowest notes of the 'kharaj' to the highest notes on the fretboard.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/240fe57b-1da8-4c50-b079-6a6af303d70b)
- [Video: This was my first recording after moving back to India from Germany. I am still trying to figure out how I achieved such a clear tone with a simple phone recording.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/718de0b1-ecd0-4831-9a1d-c68138e4d10e)
- [Video: Trying some old and new combinations in Raag Lalit, a serene and profound early morning raag.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9f82b22d-4f67-4c3c-a823-9c6937ace7e1)
- [Video: More explorations in Raag Lalit. The process of finding new phrases within the grammar of a raag is a continuous journey.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2284367d-c636-4f87-ab21-c3825c6f1f1b)
- [Video: A continuation of my practice in Raag Lalit, focusing on different melodic movements.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/782557c5-4c74-4027-8fba-b52cb7912356)
- [Video: This was my very first post on Instagram. I was trying not to be overly critical of my own music, which is a challenge for any artist.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/52510aaa-fd88-458c-9a93-b5e40ab1b551)

### [Devotional & Spiritual Melodies](https://mytribe.in/shubhrodeep.pathak/live-sitar-performance/devotional-spiritual-melodies)

- [Video: A Ganesh Vandana from Pandit Ravi Shankar’s immortal album 'Chants of India'. An invocation to Lord Ganesha is a beautiful way to begin any auspicious event.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/56b3d18a-dbfa-4520-b66e-93242a4ecb64)
- [Video: A sitar rendition of the bhajan 'Raghupati Raghav Rajaram'. There are thousands of versions of the Ramayana, and this bhajan itself has been sung in countless ways, each beautiful in its own right.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c0f84087-86dd-41c5-b395-eb0c9e3e0a1d)
- [Video: On the occasion of Ram Navami, I tried this beautiful song from the movie Swadesh. It is a heartfelt prayer to Lord Ram.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8d712f9e-3ecc-4b3b-914c-5360bc77b328)
- [Video: This is a devotional piece, a bhajan for Goddess Durga, perfect for spiritual gatherings and satsangs. My aim is to create a sacred atmosphere that complements the occasion.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ab7e1d34-c780-4c4e-8f92-eea0f5904013)
- [Video: A Shyama Sangeet composed by my first Guru, Late Shri Arup Banerjee. These Bengali devotional songs are unique as the worshipper often speaks to the Goddess like a friend or daughter.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bb7c9297-9011-45ff-a28c-657eeacdcfee)
- [Video: Here I tried to play a Shyama Sangeet that I grew up listening to. These songs, sung in praise of Goddess Kali, are a significant musical tradition in Bengal.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9991b49a-7d99-48f4-a805-cf79b721c0c5)
- [Video: Every time there is conflict in the world, I question the relevance of my music. But I believe playing music is my small part in making the world a more peaceful place. This is a piece for Durga Puja.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/adc7a219-0676-4b1e-aa78-035cf4c1b9f1)

### [My Gurus & Gharana](https://mytribe.in/shubhrodeep.pathak/live-sitar-performance/my-gurus-gharana)

- [Video: A tribute to my Guru, Late Shri Arup Banerjee. As years pass, I feel his presence and rediscover his 'taalim' in new ways. Here I am playing one of the compositions he taught me in Raag Kafi.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f396ee44-7c6b-4550-a9c2-fd2f36c08dc8)
- [Video: On his 92nd birth anniversary, I share the golden words of my Guruji, Late Prof. Santosh Banerjee. He explains a rarely heard aspect of Alaap, that even though it is 'unbound', it still has a tempo.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/74b28f10-68e0-4910-88a0-7ca3d175f6e9)
- [Video: My humble attempt at a traditional Rampur Senia Gharana gat in Shuddha Bhairavi. This composition has been passed down through four generations of the Guru-Shishya parampara.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6b80f588-31ef-4b27-91ba-ff4a7245a3ac)
- [Video: As we approach the birthday of my Guruji, Late Prof. Santosh Banerjee, here is my attempt to play one of his favourite Raags, Abhogi.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/be6d6bea-ef0d-4ba2-8c82-6fc41eaf2aeb)
- [Video: My first Guru, Late Shri Arup Banerjee, used to say he would teach me compositions in Raag Kafi with the 'Sam' on all nine swaras. I was able to learn only four. This is the last one.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bda7165e-24bf-49fa-96f3-24c1eb3f702c)
- [Video: Trying an original composition of the great Acharya Baba Alauddin Khansaheb in his favorite raag, Bhairavi. This was taught to me by my Guru, Late Shri Arup Banerjee.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/143c920c-c56a-4b8e-85a8-588e4c981fe4)
- [Video: Attempting a composition by the genius Pandit Ravi Shankar is an audacity I admit to. This piece in Alhaiya Bilawal has haunted me since I first heard it on a tape as a child. My music is my reverence.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cc087294-0217-47f9-a132-ba02e86a2882)

### [Beyond Classical: Explorations & Renditions](https://mytribe.in/shubhrodeep.pathak/live-sitar-performance/beyond-classical-explorations-renditions)

- [Video: It’s a shame that as an Indian Classical musician, I know so little about Carnatic music. This is my little experiment playing a famous Carnatic composition, 'Maha Ganapathim', on the sitar.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/74799971-af7c-4110-b73c-efcda4ac38c2)
- [Video: I had to get this out of my system. This tune 'Jamal Kudu' from the movie Animal is so annoyingly addictive. Here is my little experiment, mixing it with Raag Bhimpalsi.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/45648e73-f3f1-4f15-a325-1345ae422ae0)
- [Video: "Gaaiteo parina, na geyeo thakte parina" (I can't sing, but I can't stay without singing either). A humble attempt at a Rabindra Sangeet for Rabindra Jayanti.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/47653c9f-0e3c-4e34-80e1-e903f44c672b)
- [Video: A little fun after a day's riyaz. This is an all-time favorite old Hindi song of mine. Can you guess the song and the movie?](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2c986d4e-72d8-4563-974f-6aff83aae88d)
- [Video: My rendition of a patriotic song for Republic Day. Listening to this song gave me my first pangs of patriotism as a child. This is all recorded, edited, and mixed by me.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b41e9c67-0d82-4576-9d67-48526951b6fc)
- [Video: A performance of Vande Mataram with my students. We may not have gotten the tune 100% correct, but we surely got the spirit right. Jai Hind!](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c73a98c9-a03f-42ed-bfde-ee9a3c9b0fa2)

### [Additional Work & Reflections](https://mytribe.in/shubhrodeep.pathak/live-sitar-performance/additional-work-reflections)

- [Video: A glimpse from a recording session in a studio. I was recording Raag Darbari for the very first time for a Kathak dance project.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/662fc3be-75de-401d-9c0e-1ded0fb4673b)
- [Video: A short excerpt of an Alaap in Raag Gurjari Todi, recorded on a not-so-cold morning at my then-home in Sankt Augustin, Germany.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dc955ba5-407e-4de7-80a4-136a544b3861)
- [Video: Recorded in November 2020 in Germany. Sometimes, music is the only way to express a feeling of loss that words cannot capture.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/475e890e-ee80-4125-a01c-0325edd14e72)
- [Video: The feelings that old audio clips of my Guru bring out are not possible to express in words. I don't know if they make me sad or happy, but I am glad I have them to go back to.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8498750c-d3b2-4126-99c1-6eaeb7a1813c)
- [Video: Exploring a different flavor of the Holi favorite, Raag Kafi. This raag is synonymous with the festival of colors.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/04720b90-5232-4275-bac9-a0c50539ef1a)
- ![A close-up shot, tuning the sitar before a performance. The preparation is as much a part of the music as the performance itself.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bf4c07ca-5872-4ebd-b560-e19f6e1747b4)

## Meet your expert

[Shubhrodeep Pathak](https://mytribe.in/shubhrodeep.pathak)

### My story

Hey, I’m Shubhrodeep. Sitar player, compulsive singer, music addict. I used to sit at my office desk, choking to sing out loud—rain made it worse! My life is all music, thanks to my gurus. Mithu Kaku always said, ‘Ek Saadhey, Sab Saadhey’ (master one, master all). So, I lived in Raag Yaman for years. Now, I play for my gurus, for the joy, for the rain, for the mystery. Music is my never-ending adventure.

### My work

- **Sitar Classes (Online & In-Person)**: I teach sitar to anyone above 10, in Gurgaon/NCR or online. Learn Rampur Senia Gharana style.
- **Concerts & Events**: I perform meditative classical music at concerts, baithaks, jugalbandis, and even corporate gigs.
- **Teaching Philosophy**: Music is fun—sometimes we play Jingle Bells! Main thing: get swaron ka gyaan. Age doesn’t matter.
- **Style & Approach**: Focus on Dhrupad sitar lessons, Alaap, Kharaj. Not just entertainment—music for the soul, for contemplation.
- **Learning Process**: It’s all about riyaaz, discipline, and sadhana. Extra effort makes the difference. Galti Maaf, I’m still learning too.

## More services from Shubhrodeep Pathak

- [Sitar Lessons](https://mytribe.in/shubhrodeep.pathak/sitar-lessons) · ₹800-2,000 per hour (one-on-one, in-person) (estimate)

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