I first heard this Rajasthani Folk tune sung on SaReGaMaPa 2007 by Raja Hassan. Fantastic Tune, and Fantastic singing.
Here’s what I could manage to play after re-listening to it just twice. I added my own random alaaps and mistakes
Personally I’m happier with the Audio recording in my previous post, but this still feels [...]

The basic structure of the system I will be using to serve online workshops has been put in place.
No obligations. Learn what you want, when you want, if you want.
But please carefully read through the “learn-online” page at the top first.

There are 3 free lessons up for beginners who have some experience with the [...]

I bought a RiyazStudio license over the weekend.
I think it’s definitely worth it. The best thing is that it feels alive compared to the physical Tanpura and Tabla boxes. The Tanpura sounds very realistic. The Shruti-box type drone helps add to the atmosphere. Tabla accompaniment works great as expected.
It’s a great tool for practice.
Thanks [...]

Jackson from the USA got in touch with me 2 days ago through Youtube. He mentioned a software program called RiyazStudio.
What is it ? It’s a software version of the tanpura box and tabla box most people use to practice Indian Classical Music. Having RiyazStudio is like having both the Tanpura and Tabla boxes in [...]

I’ve been working on different bowing exercises for a few weeks now.
Recorded myself playing Raag Sarang recently. This composition is the one I was taught (By Ustadji Maiya Singh) about 4 years ago for the Shabad Aisi Hoi Paree

I think it’s a bit too rushed.
Tried again with Raag Tilang after a couple of [...]

Kirtan Program at my place in Bangkok, Thailand
15 Jan 2009

Bhai Sahib Gurmit Singh Shaant
Ustadji Maiya Singh on Esraj
Bhai Manjit Singh on tabla – he’s using the big tabla that sounds like a Phakavaj, but a regular Duggi.

in 3 variants of Raag Basant and 3 different Taals: Panj Taal 15bt, Ik Taal 12bt, and Tin Taal [...]