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 [...]

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 a bigger/louder sound. [...]

If you will be in Bangkok this weekend and are interested in Music
Ustadji will be performing on Saturday August 9th: East Meets West – Fusion Music Concert to Celebrate the Anniversary of India’s Independence.

If you ask me “Where can I buy a Quality Esraj or Dilruba?” (as seen on my blogspot blog)
Earlier , I would have told everyone : ” Err I don’t Know – Mine is from Raj Musicals in Delhi, so I suppose you can get one there ”
But .. I don’t recommend [...]

Maiya Singh is based in Bangkok, Thailand. He has devoted his life to Kirtan and Music.
He has studied under
Pt. Rajan and Sajan Mishra (vocal)
Pt. Siyaram Tivari (dhrupad)
and Ustad Bhai Baljeet Singh (TarShehnai)
Check out my youtube channel for samples of Ustadji playing Esraj / TarShehnai .