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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Expected Results for this workshop:
Tune your instrument so switching scales is easy.
Train yourself to be able to play from any SA setting – without re-tuning your instrument.
Improve your note-matching skills , for accompaniment.

Interested in trying to make your own Esraj / Dilruba ? Instructions by Mr. Dennis Havlena. Be sure to check out his Youtube videos and subscribe to his channel. Once you’re looking at the instructions there one point to keep in mind: My personal opinion is that, a lighter, less dense bridge would help give [...]