Beginner
Flute 101
About the course
Content
- Introduction to Flute
- Understanding rhythm and tempo
- Simple Tunes
- Introduction to Ragas
- Raag Hamsadhwani
Key Learning Outcomes
- How to purchase a well-tuned flute and identify the scale
- Hold, consistent blowing sound, stability of the note
- Understand the basic elements of music, musical notes, rhythm patterns, laya and taal
- Play in beat with metronome and introduction to Dadra, Keherwa Taal
- Play all major notes in middle octave and available portions of lower & higher octave
- Understand Raga structure and description. Introduction to Raag Hamsadhwani
- Play simple tune with Rhythm
- Play simple bandish in Teen Taal
- Introduction to first Taan
Who can apply for this course?
1. Absolute beginner, who has interest in Flute (Bansuri)
2. Who can play the SRGM / octave in flute and want to learn further.
Material required for the course
- How to purchase a well-tuned flute and identify the scale
- Hold, consistent blowing sound, stability of the note
- Understand the basic elements of music, musical notes, rhythm patterns, laya and taal
- Play in beat with metronome and introduction to Dadra, Keherwa Taal
- Play all major notes in middle octave and available portions of lower & higher octave
- Understand Raga structure and description. Introduction to Raag Hamsadhwani
- Play simple tune with Rhythm
- Play simple bandish in Teen Taal
- Introduction to first Taan
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Manas Pathak
Teaching & Mentoring
- North Indian classical musician who uses music as a therapeutic tool to support emotional and mental healing through the power of raagas
- 4 years of experience as a Vocal Music Teacher and 2 years as a Flute Teacher
- Learning music since childhood under the guidance of Guru Sanjay Devle and Umesh Kampuwale in Gwalior
- Proficient in teaching Hindustani Classical Vocal, Light Music Vocal, and Bollywood Vocal
- Currently conducting live online classes for students across India
Professional Experience
- Flute Instructor, Samvet Gurukul, Gwalior – 2020 to 2021
- Taught flute to students as the beginning of my professional teaching journey
- Private Music Classes, Gwalior – 2022 to 2023
- Provided personal vocal and flute lessons to students
- Flute & Classical Music Teacher, E-Tuitions / World O Tutor – 2024 to 2025
- Taught both flute and classical vocal to online students on the e-learning platform
Fees starting at
500 USD
Nibir Sharma
Teaching & Mentoring
- A young flutist from Assam, he began his musical journey at the age of 12, receiving flute training under Shri Dipak Sharma
- Disciple of Pt Hariprasad Chaurasia at Vrindavan Gurukul in Bhubaneswar
- Teaching experience of more that 5 years
- Currently conducting classes for students keen to learn Flute
Work Experience
- Accompanied his guruji Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia ji at notable venues
- Performed at numerous venues across the country with many renowned musicians
Fees starting at
800 USD
Shyam Choudhary
Teaching and Mentoring
- Learning to play the flute for the past 10 years and has more than 4 years of teaching experience
- He has exceptional knowledge of incorporating cross-curricular instruction into music lessons and possesses superior student management and interpersonal skill
- He combines live and recorded music in his teaching, offering a rich learning experience
- Shyam is proficient in teaching Bhajans, Ghazals, and Raags on the flute to students of all age groups
- Currently conducting live online classes for students eager to learn.
Work Experience
- Working at Saptak Music Academy in Burhanpur for the past 4 years
- Gayatri Sanskar Public School, Mahoo Indore (6 months)
- Achievers Academy, Shahpur, Burhanpur (6 months)
- Arwachin India International School since July 2023
Fees starting at
500 USD
Nishant Divate
Teaching & Mentoring
- Trained under the guidance of Sri Harish Kulkarni of Hubli, a renowned flautist and vocalist specializing in both gatkari and gayaki styles
- Has been learning flute for 13 years
- Completed BE mechanical but chose flute as a career and became professional flautist
- Proficient in playing the flute in the Hindustani classical tradition
- Currently, conducting live online and offline classes for students of all age groups keen on learning flute
Professional Experience
- Performed at All India Radio AIR music competition in 2015 for classical instrumental (flute)
- Has performed in numerous classical concerts across Karnataka
- Accomplished harmonium player, having accompanied many artists in Karnataka
Fees starting at
1000 USD
D Bhargavi
Teaching & Mentoring
- Hails from a culturally rich place called Yellapur, in the Uttara Kannada district
- Initiated playing the Hindustani flute from her father and continued her training in flute in the Gurukul tradition
- Received guidance from Shri Nagaraj Hegde Shirnala, a senior disciple of Pt. Venkatesh Godkhindi
- Trained at Gokula Bansuri Gurukula, Shirnala, for the past fifteen years in the Guru Shishya Parampara (teacher-disciple tradition)
- Currently, training students in online and offline mode
Professional Experience
- Gave solo performances on various platforms in various place of Karnataka
- Home tutoring students since past 3 years for flute
Fees starting at
1600 USD
Aditya Patil
Teaching & Mentoring
- A classically trained Flautist and musician
- Trained under the lineage of Pt. Rajendra Prasanna ji
- Professionally pursuing music as a teacher and performer for the last 10 years
- Taught students globally, including India, USA, Singapore, Canada, Japan, etc
- Follows a systematic, tested, and proven method for teaching the flute
- Focuses on the development of skills and thought processes in students
- Specializes in teaching Hindustani classical, semi-classical, devotional, Bollywood, and fusion genres on the flute
- Join me on this beautiful journey of music, and I'm sure you will have a great learning experience
Fees starting at
1200 USD
Pramod Adsule
Teaching & Mentoring
- Professional Flautist with teaching experience of 12+ years.
- Hindustani classical learner for the last 12 years
- Under the guidance of Pt. Vivek Sonar, Sr. disciple of Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasiyaji
- Follows Gandharva Mahavidhyalaya syllabus
- Conducts online live sessions
- Covers Flute basics to advanced levels
- Offers annual exam preparation
- Teaches ragas and songs, including light music based on ragas
Performance Experience
- Performs at five-star hotels, grand marriages, and malls
Fees starting at
960 USD
Mr Riddhi Sanyal
Teaching & Mentoring
- Over 25 years in the music industry
- Multi-instrumentalist: Flute, Harmonica, Piano, Ukulele, Tabla, Melodica, Sarod, Mandolin, etc.
- Mother, Smt. Gargi Sanyal: Rabindra Sangeet singer, learned from Legendary Suchitra Mitra
- Grandmother, Smt. Tripti Saraswati: Classical singer, coached by Pt. Jamini Ganguly and Legendary Sri Manabendra Mukherjee
- Sister, Smt. Madhupa Sanyal: Vocalist, learned from Pt. Ajay Chakraborty at Shrutinandan
- Tabla lessons from Sri Abhijit Barhouri at Malda
- Guided by singer & Harmonium maestro, Sri Alok Bhadhury
- Self-learned Bamboo flute, performed in college functions
- Studied sheet music in the USA (2007 – 2010)
Performances
- Performance at Minneapolis during Durga Puja festival, playing Rabindra Sangeet and North Eastern Bhatiali Music
- Performances during festivals and functions in various cities like Kolkata, Varanasi, Bangalore, Mangalore, etc.
- Performed in front of customer visits and corporate functions, including playing Raga Hamsadhwani for CIO & Board of directors
- Proficient in performing Classical music, Raga, Light classical music, Rabindra Sangeet, Bollywood Golden Era songs, Patriotic songs, etc.
Authorship
- Author of Music Learning books for Flute & Harmonica
- Notation books on Tagore songs, incorporating dual notation (Sheet Music + Indian Notes)
Music Learning Books by Riddhi
- Flute For Everyone - Flute learning course book - https://www.amazon.in/dp/B07Y8DL1K3/
- Mouth Organ For Everyone - Learn Chromatic Harmonica - https://www.amazon.in//dp/B0BSB2X9WH
- Tagore Songs Collection in Sheet Music:
- Volume One - https://www.amazon.in/dp/B086J8MLJ5/
- Volume Two - https://www.amazon.in/gp/product/B09H7N3DC1
- Violin Notation for Tagore Songs - https://www.amazon.in/dp/B09XLK6LVP
Fees starting at
780 USD