Learn Hindustani Classical Flute

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

The student is required to inform the teacher about his absence from a particular session, one day 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 his absence to the teacher, then the decision to conduct another class for that student is completely based on the teacher’s discretion.

Q: Can students who are complete freshers enroll for this course?

There is no restriction as such but it will be better if they know the finger and blowing techniques.

Q: Does the teacher for this course have specific expectations from the student?

Students enrolling for this course should be attentive and practice regularly.

Q: Can this course be customized?

The beginning of the basics cannot be customized, however, customization can take place after the student has learned 12 basic notes and the 3 techniques of playing the flute.

Q: How long will it take students to learn the flute?

The learning process is never-ending, however, it would take around six months to learn the basic notes and get used to playing the scale effortlessly. It would take around one year to learn other techniques on the flute and get used to them comfortably.

Q: Can you suggest a place the student can buy his flute from?

Students can visit www.punamflutes.com. They can buy good quality flutes there at a reasonable price.

Q: Would there be an assessment to gauge the progress of students? Would they get certified on completion of this course? Will they get guidance on preparing for examinations conducted by a university or institute?

Students will not be getting assessed as it put undue pressure on them. They will get feedback. Students wishing to earn a certificate will be guided to get a certificate from one of the premier institutes of music.

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

If the teacher is unavailable for the scheduled class, he/she will inform the students one day before 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.

Q: Will students get to learn vocals as well through this course or all exercises will be flute based?

Yes, singing is important as it helps students conceive the song on the flute.

Q: How much time should a student enrolling for this course practice everyday?

Students should practice for a minimum of half an hour to 45 min. Everyday.

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The joy of experiencing the breath turn into soul-stirring music is inexplicable. The right guidance and practice are the essentials of playing the simple-looking yet surprisingly complex instrument- the Flute. These classes by accomplished flutist Suchismita Acharya are a perfect bid for beginners interested to learn playing the bamboo flute in Hindustani classical style. Students will learn to play the major and minor notes on the flute, before getting introduced to Taal or Rhythm cycle, and simple Ragas. Students will also learn to play some simple, notation-based Bollywood songs on the flute.

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Suchismita Acharya

Experience: 20 Years

From: India

Teacher Skill Keywords
Flute, Bamboo flute, Bansuri
Education
Masters in Music - UM (Uitvorend Musi) from Rotterdam World Music Conservatory
Work Details
Flute Teacher - Moorchana Sangeet Vidyalaya

About the Course

The classes are carefully designed for beginners who wish to learn to play the flute from scratch. It covers the following:

Introduction to the bamboo flute
Flute holding and embouchure techniques
Playing the Swaras (Sa, Re, Ga, Ma, Pa, Dha, Ni) on the flute.
Playing Komal and shudh swaras (Major and Minor scales)
Notes practicing exercises (both ascending and descending orders)
Introduction to Taal or Rhythmic cycle (Teen Tala, Dadra Tala, Rupak Tala, and Keherwa Taal
Playing Ragas like Bhoopali, Yaman, and Durga
Playing the National Song of India and some simple notation-based Bollywood songs

About the Teacher: Suchismita Acharya is an acclaimed flutist, an exemplary disciple of renowned and highly decorated flute exponent, Padmavibhushan Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia. She is also known to be the other half of the duo (with sister Debopriya)- ‘flute sisters’.

Suchismita did her master’s in music from Rotterdam World Music Conservatory in Amsterdam, through the Nuffic scholarship she earned from the Indian embassy in the Netherlands.

She has also been honored with the Sangeet Prabhakar, (Bachelor’s degree in music) for flute and vocal and Sangeet Praveen, (Master’s degree in music) flute and vocal from the distinguished Prayag Sangeet Samiti in Allahabad.

Suchismita has been fortunate to have performed in the company of her guru, besides traveling in and outside of India, and exhibiting her talent at different concerts. Suchismita’s talent has been honored with Sur Mani in 2001 and the Sahara Excellence Award in 2013.