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I have been taking lessons on-line from Sajoyda for about a month
now. Prior to this, I have had many face-to-face lessons with
Sanjoyda and others. I was apprehensive about the process of on-line
instruction, and much to my surprise (and delight) the experience has
been a joy!
Just as with face-to-face instruction, a typical lesson would start
with me playing the sthayee-anthara of a traditional-composition from
Sanjoyda's seemingly limitless repertoire. As the lesson progresses,
he would "up" the difficulty-level with some suggestions for taans
and tihais. He might correct some phrases that do not adhere to the
raga-grammar that I just played. On occasion, I might put my
instrument down to access a file on my computer that he just sent with
customized instructions. It is almost like he is in the room with
me. Not having to leave my home to get my lessons from a really
good instructor (and educator) is an added bonus!
-Prof. R.S. Sreenivas
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Learning sitar with Sanjoyda online has been a very enjoyable and positive experience. I look forward to every
lesson and practice daily. Sanjoyda is a fantastic teacher that can direct you along the path of your musical
journey. His teachings will improve your technique, tone, and overall handling of the sitar. Sanjoyda
gives excellent guidance in understanding raag, that is appropriate to your personal playing level. He influences
and encourages me to strengthen my musical creativity, in the pursuit to make better music. Using the computer
for real time web chat is very easy and effective. I would recommend indianmusiclessons.com to anyone who is
serious about learning indian classical music from the best possible teachers. It's an incredible opportunity
to have the guidance of a real pandit at home.
~David Balaban, Vancouver, Canada
"It is completely my pleasure to be a student of IML! I think the way you informed about the online music lessons
on your website and answered my first contacts is at the same time very professional and nevertheless with a personal touch.
Immediately this gave me a very positive and trustworthy impression. My experience with the online lessons, the software
and the connection was without problems so far.
Next I also found all your mails with precise instructions and answers to my questions a perfect complement to the online
lessons.
I think that Rajrupa has an excellent approach as a teacher, she is very kind and understanding but at the same time precise
and always knows immediately and exactly what I mean when I ask something, or when something is wrong. This gives me
a great confidence as a student.
So I can only say that I am always looking forward to the next lesson and I hope I will be able to go on with a reasonable
progress for a long time!"
Markus J. Weininger, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Brazil, Tuesday, March 06, 2007
"Initially I was hesitant about learning the sitar in Real Time mode over the Internet. My concerns were to do with things
like latency, Internet reliability, time zone differences, etc. However, after taking the offer of two free lessons I
realised these were minor issues, especially when compared to the expertise and skills Professor Sanjoy Bandopadhyay has to
offer.
I would recommend this form of teaching to anyone who is serious about learning the Sitar from a true Professional.
In just a few lessons my skills and confidence has grown ten fold, I am now starting to feel like a Sitarist!"
- Mahesh Sharma, UK
“I was very impressed with my first vocal lesson. I would like to learn sitar in this method, as well as, continue the
vocal lessons--- “
- Vimal A. Keshvara, Canada
”My appreciation and respect of your teaching skills continues to grow as I feel my playing ability get stronger and more
confident with each lesson. You are revolutionizing the art of teaching.”
- Gary Pro, USA
“je suis les cours de sitar par internet donnés par le Professeur Sanjoy Bandopadhyay depuis sept mois.Mes progrès sur cet
instrument sont si importants que je souhaitais témoigner de cette formidable opportunité d'être guidé par un vrai maître
de la musique indienne.En effet la qualité des cours est remarquable: toutes les techniques et méthodes de travail sont
enseignées d'une façon systématique en fonction de notre niveau.J'ai développer un bien meilleur son sur le sitar et l'
exécution des tans s'est nettement améliorée.Cette expérience est vraiment plénifiante et je souhaite la poursuivre le plus
longtemps possible.”
- Denis Jouin, France
[English Translation]
“I have been learning to play sitar on line (through internet) for 7 months from professor Sanjoy Bandopadhyay. It is a
great experience and my playing has improved beyond my expectations. This is really a fantastic opportunity to have the
guidance from a real pandit. The teachings are deeply thought and systematically organised, according to the level of the
student. As a result, the tone, speed, clarity, and expression in my playing has improved immensely. I want to go on with
the experience as long as possible.”
- Denis Jouin, France [Translated into English by Georges Lindenmeyer]
“Thank you for lessons. It is a real pleasure to learn with you. My hands are more relaxed and speeds coming slowly.”
- Stéphane Boyersept, France
"I have managed to practice every day. I like doing the exercise now and
want to keep on going when I starts. She also tells me if I've improved
and that is also doing me good. After I have a session I feel very happy
and the whole day I'm humming and I also like my teacher."
S. D. Bhagwandin, Netherlands [a vocal student of Rakhi Banerjee]
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