Best Indian Music Lessons & Schools in Brooklyn, NY

From the Business:Swarn Academy of Music & Instruments: Expertise in Music With more than 20 years of experience in teaching both instrumental and vocal music, Swarn academy of Music & Instruments offers dynamic, student-centered teaching techniques designed to foster a love for music and enhance skill development. • We focus on: Innovative Teaching Methods: Utilizing engaging, modern techniques and interactive learning strategies to inspire and motivate students at all skill levels. • Comprehensive Lesson Implementation: Crafting structured and personalized lesson plans that help students progress steadily, whether they are beginners or advanced musicians. • Ongoing Professional Development: Staying at the forefront of music education practices, ensuring that our lessons incorporate the latest trends and teaching methodologies. • Individualized Attention: Providing one-on-one instruction tailored to meet the diverse needs of all learners, helping them develop their vocal and instrumental skills at their own pace. • At Swarn Academy of Music & Instruments, we are dedicated to offering high-quality music education, ensuring each student reaches their full musical potential.Read more

From the Business:Raga Kids began with a simply a group of young professional musical artists coming together to write kids songs. As members had their own kids, the commitment to teach the next generation about the cultural and musical diversity that exists today. We particular fill the need for exposure to Indian instruments, like Sitar, Tabla, Bansuri and Violin. Starting out with 3month old babies at the beginning our offering, we have grown alongside our own children and now offer classes for up to 5 years old. Read more

From the Business:A student will learn about raga and its elements; alap, jor, jhalla, compositions, taans, and how to play in taal. In addition we will go over microtonal nuances of raga (shrutis) and the correct usage of them. You will also learn anatomy of raga, the proper development of the chalan (melodic form), how tune sitar by ear, differences between just intonation and equal tempered scales, and how to play Gayaki (vocal representation on sitar). We will cover basic and advanced techniques of playing and performing, as well as maintenance of the instrument, and how to connect with the music spiritually. Read more

From the Business:Art of Tabla is dedicated to promote, teach and perform the Tabla to a world-wide audience. Art of Tabla is available to teach or perform at your cultural center, school/university, yoga class, wedding, group workshop and private event. Tabla is considered to be one of the most expressive finger percussion instruments in the world. It can take a few years just to learn the correct finger technique and produce the proper tones for both drums. Tabla is considered to be more of a melodic instrument because of its extraordinary tonal qualities. Take a 1-on-1 private lesson in Brooklyn. Please inquire about performance, collaboration, workshop or private lessons.Read more

From the Business:L Anand Patole is an internationally known artist born in sholapur, India. He studied art both in mumbai abd in New york (school of Visual Arts). Settled in New York (Manhattan), his works are shown regularly at the prestigious JM Gallery on W 57th street in Manhattan. In 2009, Patole presented a retrospective exhibition of his paintings at the United Nations, New York. This is what Jay Fillian of the Bay News of Brooklyn, New York says of Patole's work of the '70s: Futurists have been saying for the last 20 years that the spread of technology from West and East would result in a return currnet of Eastern culture flowing west. outr of this spread of cultures will come a new planetary culture, it is said, a fusion of westen science and Eatern spirtualism."Read more

From the Business:Assaf Kehati is a professional musician and educator, honors graduate (Master of Music) from The New England Conservatory, Boston. He has been performing worldwide and teaching for more than 14 years privately (New York) and at schools The New England Conservatory, Boston; and Tufts University, Medford, MA. Assaf also has been giving music/ guitar workshops regularly at music festivals worldwide and high schools such as Brookline Public High School, Newton South High School, Rimon School, and more. Performed at Jordan Hall, Boston; Blue Note, NYC; New England Cable News, Boston; Washington DC Jazz Festival; Toronto Jazz Festival; and also performing regularly with legendary drummer Billy Hart (Miles Davis, Wes Montgomery).Whether you want a teacher that will lead you through the first steps of playing guitar and understanding music and also will give you the tools to become a real musician that performs, improvises, leads a band and writes your own songs, or you are a professional musician and want to accomplish the next level in your playing, you came to the right place! All styles, levels and ages are welcome! Assaf is also very experienced in teaching via Skype and has many students across the USA and worldwide.Read more

From the Business:Fabrizio Brua Sitar Artist, I've been studying sitar for more than 20 years under the tutelage of Mr. Gianni Ricchizzi at "Saraswati House" in Assisi, Italy and with Pandit Amarnath Mishra in Varanasi. I've performed several time in Europe , in India and United States. I'm interested in giving private lessons at my home in Brooklyn.Read more

From the Business:Tabla is considered to be one of the most expressive melodic percussion instruments known to man. Its tonal qualities range from an array of subtle micro-tonal textures, melodic water-like resonance and pulsating walking bass lines. This class is geared towards the exploration of mnemonic syllables as a musical language, observation of movement by developing left/right brain independence, hand/finger touch sensitivity, relaxation by melodic and rhythmic entrainment. Our mission is promote wellness and healing through music while preserving the teachings and practices of Shabd & Nada Yoga.Read more

From the Business:Arun Ramamurthy is a versatile violinist, composer and educator based in NYC. A disciple of the celebrated Carnatic violinist brothers, Dr. Mysore Manjunath & Sri Mysore Nagaraj, Arun has become one of the country’s leading Indian Classical and crossover musicians. Growing up in New Jersey, he trained in both Indian and Western classical styles. He has carved a niche for himself as a multifaceted artist, performing internationally in both traditional Carnatic and Hindustani settings as well as bridging genres with his own innovative projects. Arun has been fortunate to perform with esteemed artists such as Dr. Balamurali Krishna, Sudha Ragunathan, Anindo Chatterjee, T.N. Seshagopoloan, Mashkoor Ali Khan, Marc Cary, Awa Sangho among others. He leads the Arun Ramamurthy Trio, an ensemble that brings a fresh approach to age-old South Indian classical repertoire and raga inspired originals. Praised by All About Jazz as “a beautiful, exotic, ear-opening listening experience” the Trio’s debut album “Jazz Carnatica” was picked by NPR’s New Sounds as a Top New Release. As a composer, Arun has created new works for his Trio, for various Indian classical dance performances, and for the pioneering musician''''''''s collective Brooklyn Raga Massive. Recently, Arun was commissioned through New Music USA to compose original music for Malini Srinivasan''''''''s ''''''''Appeasing Radhika'''''''', an ambitious project investigating Devadasi lives in Indian Classical performing arts. Arun is a co-founder and Vice President of Brooklyn Raga Massive, a collective of forward thinking musicians rooted-in and inspired-by the classical music of India. He created the concert series Carnatic Sundays at Cornelia Street Café, an iconic jazz venue in New York’s West Village. As an educator, Arun teaches students ranging from beginners to professional musicians in Indian music performance, technique and theory.Read more

From the Business:Vin Stands for Win and Octave is a Musical word That's our approach with all our students to Win all the octave "VinOctave" We have 12 years of teaching experience.Our students are certified by Trinity College London. We are one of the leading Music schools We teach Acoustic and Electric Guitar,Keyboard, Piano,Ukulele and Melodica We conduct 1:1 class at $44 per month. And if Paid for 3 month it's $120 Visit our website for free trial classes and Students Performance Videos With VinOctave Music It's very easy to Learn Music Online as Flexible Timing , Quality Lessons and Nominal Fees. We rarely have Class Cancellation and Flexible in Giving the Makeup ClassRead more

From the Business:Swargunjan Music Academy is founded by reknowned vocalist Pramesh Nandi of Mewati Gharana of Padmavibhushan Pandit Jasrajji. Pramesh Nandi, who is born and brought up in Gujarat, India, with the fragrance of music in the family.He was guided and influenced by many music teachers, and performers in the beginning, then learnt systematic indian classical music of mewati gharana from Shri Niraj Parikh. An advanced classical training is taken under strict guidence of Pandit Hemang Mehta of mewati gharana, who is a senior deciple of Pandit Jasrajji. A "Guru-Shishya Parampara" is maintained and is still learning on a regular basis from Pandit Hemangji.Pramesh has worked as a singer, music director and composor in t.v serials. He organizes many musical events and shows in the world. He has been awarded with "JEWEL OF THE COMMUNITY" award by secretary of Indian Consulate General of Canada. The Swar Gunjan Music Academy is the premier Indian music training institution in the Greater Toronto Area. We are a not-for-profit organization with a music-based mandate that is led by renowned vocalist and Singer Pramesh Nandi. The focus of our organization is on enhancing local talents through musical training to individuals, children, seniors and individuals with disabilities as well as the presentation of inclusive events showcasing Indian musical artists to the Greater Toronto Area community. With strong support from the stake holders, community members and volunteers we strive our best to promote local arts, culture and heritage through training and by organizing variety of programs and events such as musical shows, festivals, dramas, classes, and seminars.Read more