Strike the Kanjira like a Pro

Q: How much time does a student need to practice everyday?

Students enrolling for this beginners course need to practice a minimum of one hour to 3 hours.

Q: What if the student is unable to attend an upcoming class?

The student is required to inform the teacher about their absence from a particular session, two days prior to the class. In such a case, the teacher will reschedule the class and conduct the rescheduled class on or before the end (i.e. Saturday) of the ensuing week or such other time as may be mutually decided between the teacher and the student. In case the student misses to give two days prior notice about their absence to the teacher, then the decision to conduct another class for that student is completely based on the teacher’s discretion.

Q: What if the teacher wishes to reschedule a class?

In case the teacher is unavailable for the scheduled class, he/she will inform the students two days prior to the class. The teacher will conduct the rescheduled class on or before the end (i.e. Saturday) of the ensuing week or such other time as may be mutually decided between the teacher and the student.

Professional

by Sunaad Anoor

5 Years Experience

Winner of Kalavanta 2015. Has received the 'T A Harihara Award' from 'Krishna Gana Sabha', Chennai and the 'Raga Laya Prabha Award' from 'Sri Ram Lalitha Kala Mandir'.

US $42 per class |

for 1-on-1, 45 mins class

Recommended: 2 classes per week | 12-16 weeks to level up

Pay as you go, 2 classes at a time

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: English, Kannada

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Course Summary

"The kanjira is a drum that speaks with the voice of the earth. It is an instrument that has been passed down through generations of musicians, and its sound is steeped in tradition and history." - B.C. Manjunath, Indian percussionist

If you are passionate of learning and carrying forward the rich legacy of this traditional instrument, these classes are an ideal bid for you. Designed by the highly trained artist, Sunaad Anoor, these classes will equip you with concepts and techniques crucial to play the Kanjira at a professional level. Learning Carnatic music through Kanjira will also help you connect with and enjoy all genres of music, not just Carnatic. It's a journey that will unlock a whole new world of musical possibilities and take your passion for music to new heights.

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Sunaad Anoor

Experience: 5 Years

From: India

Teacher Skill Keywords
Indian Classical Music, Experienced in Teaching, Fingering Techniques, Konnakol, Artist, Classical Music, Kanjira
Education
MS in Mass Communication from Jain College CMS

About the Course

These classes will introduce students to the following concepts:

Playing Thani Avarthanam incorporating complex rhythmic patterns
Nade Bheda Muktayam/Korvais
Exploring different Moharas
Learning to play traditional Carnatic compositions (Varnas, Krithis, Pallavis etc)
Creating Muktayams on the spot
Improvising Carnatic Math on the spot

About the Teacher: Sunaad Anoor hails from a family of musicians and is carrying forward the legacy as the fifth generation musician. He has been groomed under the guidance of his Gurus, father Vidwan Anoor Dattatreya Sharma, uncle, Vidwan Anoor Ananthakrishna Sharma, and cousin, Vinod Shyam Anoor.

Sunaad has been awarded 1st place for Kanjira in the AIR National level competition in 2012. He is also an AIR-grade artist. He has received the ITC Sangeetha Research Academy Award. He also won Kalavanta 2015. Sunaad has received the T A Harihara Award from Krishna Gana Sabha, Chennai and the Raga Laya Prabha Award from Sri Ram Lalitha Kala Mandir.

Sunaad has shared the stage with several esteemed musicians in and around India, Singapore, and the USA. He has toured with the Amithias project and played with the prestigious HR big band at Frankfurt Jazz Festival, in Germany. Sunaad has also played other percussion instruments with ensembles like Layalahari, LayaLavanya, Kalarava, Lakshya, and many more