Music Education Programs
Available across India
Pricing Guide
Sangeet4All Foundation Course (Children)
Core Schedule
- Frequency: 12 classes per quarter (1 session per week).
- Duration: 45 to 60 minutes per class.
- Location: Hauz Khas Enclave center.
- Format: Small group batches (Mini Maestros or Sargam Masters).
Curriculum & Materials
- Methodology: Proprietary Sangeet4All curriculum co-developed by Saskia Rao de Haas.
- Courseware: Includes hard copy of 'Dhwani' or 'Sargam' textbook and digital audio tracks for practice.
- Topics: Foundations of Raga, Tala, and Indian heritage appreciation.
Progression
- Showcase: Participation in end-of-term class presentation.
- Certification: Eligibility for Level 1 & 2 certificates requires completion of 4 consecutive quarters.
Advanced Private Sitar Mentorship
Session Logistics
- Frequency: 4 private sessions per month.
- Duration: Flexible 60 to 90 minutes depending on Raga flow.
- Location: In-person at Padmini Enclave (Guru's residence).
- Availability: Schedules may shift based on Maestro's touring dates.
Pedagogy & Access
- Style: Traditional Maihar Gharana training focusing on Gayaki Ang and improvisation.
- Resources: Access to handwritten composition notes and direct observation of Guru's Riyaz.
- Mentorship: Career guidance, stagecraft, and microphone technique feedback.
Prerequisites
- Instrument: Student must own a professional-grade Sitar.
- Level: Designed for advanced students or professionals.
One-on-One Technique Masterclass
Session Format
- Duration: 60 minutes intensive.
- Type: Standalone diagnostic and consultation.
- Focus: Correction of specific techniques (Meend production, Jhala speed) or repertoire assessment.
Facilities & Value
- Equipment: Use of high-quality studio Sitar provided for traveling students.
- Takeaway: Immediate audit of current proficiency and a roadmap for self-study.
About Music Education Programs
I see music as much more than performance. For me, it’s a way to connect kids to their roots and give them something truly valuable for life. The dream? Every child gets to experience music, no matter if they become a professional or just carry the joy with them.
Why Sangeet4All Stands Out
- First-ever structured Indian music curriculum for schools, right from nursery to high school
- Simple, stepwise lessons that keep the fun alive while actually learning
- Tried and tested in schools like Goenka, Blue Bells, and even in UNESCO and government-aided schools
- We adapt - in Odisha, for example, we blended local tribal songs right into the classes (bachchon ko apni bhasha mein gaane ka maza hi alag hai - there’s a special joy in singing in your own language)
- The whole idea is to bring holistic child development through music, not just rote learning tunes
What I Do in Schools and Colleges
- Special classroom music workshops in India - I use sitar performances, stories, and a bit of history to make Indian classical music click with students
- These aren’t boring lectures - I mix in lecdems, where kids can actually see how music is played, ask questions, and even try a hand themselves
Teaching, From Babies to Masterclasses
- Started with lullabies for my own son - by age two he knew 20+ ragas!
- For young musicians, I offer deep-dive masterclasses rooted in the Guru-Shishya Parampara (think: learning with heart, not just notes on a page)
- Passing on the Maihar parampara is personal for me, and every student is part of that journey
The Foundation
- All my work runs through our foundation, supporting scholarships and awards for budding and senior artists so this tradition keeps going strong
If you want kids to know more than just textbook music, this is where it starts.
Meet your Expert
Shubhendra Rao
27 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Guruji Pt. Ravi Shankar shaped everything for me. Since the 70s, his music, his world, I just tried to step in. Saskia, my wife, plays Indian Cello - together, we make music, raise our son Ishaan, who’s already deep in ragas. Life’s mad – flights, tornadoes, 4am sitar practice with Zizou (my dog, zen master!). But music, family, travel, it’s all joy. Recording with Ishaan at Berklee… that’s pure magic.
My Work
Sitar Performances & Jugalbandi - I play solo, duet (jugalbandi), and collaborate for events big and small. Love improvising, always rooted in Maihar Gharana sitar.
Sitar and Indian Cello Symphony - Me and Saskia create a unique Sitar-Cello blend. Audiences from Delhi to Dallas dig it.
Music Education & Sangeet4All - We run Sangeet4All, bringing playful raga-based music education to kids. I also perform for schools via SPIC MACAY.
Composer & Collaborator - I compose, rework traditions, mix Spanish tunes with Indian ragas. Always exploring, always learning.
Connecting with Audiences - Best part? The energy. Standing ovations, clapping in Alaap - I live for that joyous exchange.