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Sitar for Beginners

A gentle, hands-on introduction to the sitar — posture, mizrab technique, basic meends, and your first raga (Bhairav). No prior experience needed; instruments provided for the first session.

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Sitar for Beginners

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  • Test · Mon, 5:47 PM EDT

    That is 9:47 PM for you (UTC) · starts 21 Sept

    Anubhav Tiwari
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  • Open Enrollment · Fri 5-6 PM PST, 5:00 PM PDT

    That is 12:00 AM the next day for you (UTC) · starts 7 Sept

    Self-paced with weekly live check-ins

    Anubhav Tiwari ends 15 Dec
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What's included

  • 30-minute classes
  • Live online classes
  • Class recordings to rewatch for 3 months
  • A 6-chapter journey that tracks your progress

Your journey, chapter by chapter

Every class is tied to a topic, so you always know what you have covered and what comes next.

  1. 1

    Introduction to the Sitar

    Learn the anatomy of the instrument and how to hold it correctly for practice.

  2. 2

    Fundamentals of Sound Production

    Develop the initial finger movements and mizrab strokes required for clear notes.

  3. 3

    Basic Sargam Exercises

    Practice sequential note patterns to build finger strength and rhythm.

  4. 4

    The Art of Meend

    Learn the signature technique of pulling the string to create pitch curves.

  5. 5

    Exploring Raga Bhairav

    Begin the journey of playing your first raga, an Indian melodic framework.

  6. 6

    Refining Your Performance

    Review progress and focus on musical expression for a final practice piece.

How learning works here

  • Live classes

    Small groups with your teacher, online. Join from your portal in one tap.

  • Recordings

    Missed one? Recordings your teacher shares stay for 3 months.

  • Homework and notes

    Practice tasks and class notes land in your portal after each class.

  • Your progress

    See the topics you have covered and what is next on your journey.

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How do online classes work?
Classes are live with your teacher, in Raga Music Academy's own online classroom or the meeting link the academy uses. You join from your portal one tap before class starts — phone, tablet or laptop.
Which time zone is the class time in?
Every class time on this page and in your portal is shown in your own time zone, so there is nothing to convert.
What if I miss a class?
Recordings your teacher shares stay in your portal for 3 months, and you can message the academy to ask about catching up.

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