The East Indian Music Academy, located in Queens,
New York, offers classes in Music, Hindi, Sanskrit, and Moral Education. They teach classical and light vocal music in addition to various types of instruments including Harmonium, Tabla, Sitar, Violin, Sarod, and Sarangi.

http://www.eima.us

For more information or questions about our products & services, please contact: 1 718 738 7836

For all inquiries regarding classes, registration, and concerts: office@eima.us

For student help: support@eima.us

Little Ustaads presents Music Classes for Children!

"Beat a Tabla, Strum a Sitar, Groove to Teen Taal and Rock to a Raga!

"Little Ustaads allows children (From 0 to 5 years) and parents to discover and appreciate the world of Indian classical music through rhythmic tunes, rich vocals, mini instruments and vibrant visuals.

Little Ustaads Classes are currently being held in Mumbai at TAC & Malabar Hill and will be launching in Bandra, Cuffe Parade and Andheri in 2009 including New York / New Jersey Area since May 2009.

Class on Saturdays from Noon to 12:45 pm:

Each 45 minute structured session will encompass the secrets and charm of traditional music presented in a contemporary style. The carefully designed content will promote emotional development, hand and eye coordination, mental stimulation, auditory refinement and exploratory play in a fun and effortless manner and unleash the artist within themselves!

Kavita Bafana started her Kathak training at the age of 6 and has performed at many venues such as, Lincoln Center, Madison Square Garden and Nehru Center in Mumbai. Though her first passion is Kathak, having twin boys she quickly realized her classical teaching has to go beyond just dance. Hence, the idea of Little Ustaads was born. Kavita has her BA from Columbia University and MA from Northwestern University. www.tacindia.net

Also in New Jersey: Englewood, Hoboken, Jersey City,
Montclair, Mahwah.

Chhandayan Music Center

4 West 43 Street, Room # 618 (Between 5th and 6th Ave.) New York, NY

For all details and reservation, email Kavita Bafana at littleustaads@tacindia.net or call at 773-744-1662

Satyam Rai is the son of Pandit Vasant Rai - Sarod
(who started the indian music scene here in nyc in 1967).

Satyam teaches Sarod and Bansuri. Satyam is one of the finest Sarod players of his generation.

Contact number is 347-449-1295 and 917-572-9905.

Teacher: Carnatic Vocal and Veena by Nivedita Shivraj (Director)

http://www.ragachitra.org

http://www.niveditashivraj.com

1- Carnatic Vocal

Classes are conducted for beginners, intermediate and advanced level. They also learn and practice vocal exercises that strengthens and improves the tonal pitch of their voice and range.

Classes are conducted exclusively for Thiruppaavai, Thiruvempaavai, Thevaaram, Thirupugazh, Annamacharya Kirthanais and Pancharathna Kirthanais.

2- Veena classes

Veena is the ancient, traditional string instrument of south India, and considered to be a divine instrument. It is one of the three principal musical instruments mentioned in the Vedic literature, the other two being the Flute a wind instrument and Mrindangam, a percussion instrument.

Students, on reaching a reasonable level of proficiency, get an opportunity to be a member of the RagaChitra Chorus Team.

Queens, NY - Weekday evenings (Mon thru Fri).

3- Voice Lessons

Vocal exercises and voice lessons using traditional India classical music style are adapted to suit all styles of music. This is suitable for singers and aspiring singers of all styles of music.

4- Telephone Classes

Carnatic Vocal lessons are offered over phone for students residing in places other than New York City. http://www.ragachitra.org/showpage.asp?pid=phoneclass

PrepMate Learning Center

143-30, Suite 1 G, 38th Ave

Flushing, NY 11354

Private classes for Carnatic vocal are held in Flushing on weekdays.

Emoshuns

237 W 37th Street (bet 7th & 8th Ave), # 201

New York, NY 10018

Sunday: 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM

Contact for all classes:

Please http://www.ragachitra.org/mailbox.asp to the Foundation or call 212 203 3555.

Ustad Ikhlaq Hussain is an accomplished master sitarist whose powerful yet sensitive style of
playing has enthralled audiences worldwide. He is one of the leading musicians of his generation, exhibiting great proficiency and originality. Ikhlaq's lineage dates back to a centuries-long line of prominent musicians of the Delhi Gharana (school) of Hindustani classical music, including Sufi Saint Hazrat Amir Khusrao, the creator of the sitar and tabla in the 13th century. Ikhlaq's musical education was acquired from his father, the eminent artist Ustad Imdad Hussain in Karachi and subsequently Ustad Kabir Khan. In 1991, Ikhlaq was awarded a scholarship from the Indian government to study with Pandit Ravi Shankar in India.
Ikhlaq's expressive playing has enthralled audiences in many cities in India, Pakistan, Europe, the Middle East and the United States. In addition to concert recitals, Ikhlaq Hussain is committed to preserving and disseminating his rich musical heritage through concerts, performances and teaching. http://ragasitar.com

For sitar classes, call Ustad Ikhlaq Hussain at 917-607-4508 or ragasitar@gmail.com 

Naren Budhakar was born in Pune, India, and was first exposed to classical music by his father who was a violinist. From his cousin Shashikant Purandare he learned Delhi style percussion and began performing at a young age. He was initiated as a disciple by Tabla Maestro Ustad Shabbir Nisar.

Naren has been performing and teaching both in the U.S. and abroad, lending his percussion skills to various forms of world music. He is on the faculty of the East-West School of Music, where he teaches monthly Tabla classes and performs regularly.

Naren teaches both the techniques and aesthetics of Tabla. Attention is given to the proper finger techniques and to understanding Tabla in the context of various musical styles and forms. Students will learn elements to accompany Kirtan, bhajans and light classical music, as well as classical solo percussion. If you have Tablas, bring them.

New students, e-mail or call in advance to facilitate scheduling: naad2000@hotmail.com or 646.279.7199.

Every Tuesday

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM – Class (Tuesday weekly class)

Two group classes:

Beginner (6-7 PM) $50 per class

Intermediate (7-8 PM) $50 per class

Private lessons can be scheduled on hourly basis between 4 & 6 PM - $70/hour.

Steve Gorn is creating a new idiom, a music that combines the essence of classical Indian tradition with a contemporary world music sensibility. In his astounding new solo album, Colors of the Mind, Steve infuses great mastery with a haunting, lyrical sweetness to bring the healing breath of the sacred to our demanding contemporary lives. Drawn by Bismallah Khan who played the shenai, (Indian oboe), and to Ravi Shankar and Ali Akbar Khan sounds at early age, Steve followed the music east and found himself in Benares, India in 1969, in a boat on the Ganges with the famous sarangi master, Gopal Misra, listening to his classical raga float out over the water in the evening light. Steve would eventually tour with Gour Goswami. Returning to the U.S., he brought his elegant bansuri sound to American pop music, drawing from classical Indian, jazz and world music to create a distinctive signature sound. Describing his 1996 performance in Mumbai at the Sangeet Research Academy's Indian Music and the West Seminar, SRA West Chairman, Arvind Parikh has said, "Steve Gorn's concert was widely appreciated for its outstanding musicianship.... and has won him a host of admirers." In 1998, Steve returned to India performing to enthusiastic audiences at The Nehru Center, NCPA, and the Dadar Matunga Music Circle in Mumbai. www.SteveGorn.com

Chhandayan Center for Indian Music
4 West 43rd street (between 5 and 6 Aves) # Room 618

New York, NY 10036

chhandayan@tabla.org  or (646 342 0453)

Or directly with Steve Gorn stevegorn@earthlink.net

Ananda Ashram presents "The Yoga of Voice", an Ongoing Vocal Music Classes with Deepak Kumar Parek.

Deepak Kumar Parek is a light classical singer and composer from the state of Rajasthan, India. Deepak first studied with his father, Shri P.N. Vyas, and later with Ustad R.F. Dagar, Ustad Moinuddin Khan and Shri Mohinderjit Singh. As a faculty member of the East-West School of Music, Deepak Kumar offers regular performances and monthly vocal music classes.

This class introduces the fundamentals of the classical Indian music system (raga) as well as devotional songs (bhajans), chanting (kirtan) and the philosophy and awareness of singing in correct tone.

For students of all levels.

Classes: Sat & Sunday 10:30 AM -12:30 PM

Sat 10:00 AM For Beginners, New students.

E-mail or call in advance to facilitate scheduling: yogaofvoice@gmail.com or 610.209.7934.

Private classes available by appointment.

Ananda Ashram - Yoga Society of New York, Inc.

Tuition $50/weekend; single class (2 hr) $30

Chhandayan Center for Indian Music presents … Classes of Indian Music and Dance!

Chhandayan Center for Indian Music (CCIM) is
excited to bring some very unique learning opportunities to you. Most of these classes will be offered on a regular ongoing basis. There will also be some special classes taught by visiting musicians.
They also intend to present a few seminar discussions to enhance the understanding and appreciation of Indian music and dance.

 New Classes:
- Little Ustaads (For children 0 to 5 years)
- Bhangra Dhol
- Classical singing

 Regular Classes:
- Tabla
- General Rhythm lesson
- Popular singing
- Bansuri
- Sitar
- Karnatic Violin
- Classical and semi-classical singing
- Sitar lessons

Monday to Friday (2 classes/day)

@ 12:10 PM and 1:10 PM

$20/class

if you register for 10 classes, one class is free.

There will be two classes of Tabla and two classes of Singing offered everyday from Monday through Friday from 12:10 to 12:50 p.m. and from 1:10 to 1:50 p.m.

There is no pre-requisite and you don't need to bring your instruments, they will have it already set up for everybody.

Soon they will also offer online registration for these classes. http://www.tabla.org

Chhandayan Center for Indian Music
4 West, 43rd street, (between 5th and 6th avenues) # Room 614 & 616

New York, NY 10036

For more Information: 646 342 0453 or samir@tabla.org

For reservations: 212 302 0720

or Email: Chhandayan@tabla.org

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