RISHIKESH MUSIC CLASS

We teach Tabla, Bansuri Flute, Vocal (Hindustani) Training, Harmonium, Sound Healing, Mantra Chanting, Naad Yoga and Raga Studies. Every course runs one-to-one with a dedicated guru, so the pace and syllabus adapt to you.

Yes. Most of our students arrive with no musical background at all. Beginner sessions start from posture, breath, hand position and basic rhythm or scale awareness — nothing is assumed.

You choose from 7, 10, 15 or 30 sessions. 7 sessions is an introduction, 10 builds a real foundation, 15 develops technique and confidence, and 30 is intensive training with advanced material.

You can select a 1-hour or 2-hour class. One hour suits beginners practising daily; two hours allows deeper learning and noticeably faster progress.

All regular courses are one-to-one in the traditional guru–shishya way. If you are travelling with a friend or partner and want to learn together, tell us and we will arrange it.

Yes, and many students combine one instrument with vocal, mantra chanting or sound healing. We schedule them at different times of day so each practice stays fresh.

Yes. We welcome children with shorter, more playful sessions built around rhythm games and simple songs. Please mention your child's age when you enquire so we can match the right teacher.

Advanced students work on improvisation, accompaniment, speed and clarity, laykari and raga expression. Send us a short recording or description of your current level and we will plan the sessions around it.

Classes are taught in English and Hindi. Music itself is largely taught by demonstration and repetition, so international students follow along comfortably.

We suggest at least 1–2 hours of riyaz outside class. Regular short practice builds far more than occasional long sessions, and your teacher will give you a clear daily routine.

Slots run 9:30–10:30 AM, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM, 12:30–1:30 PM, 2:00–3:00 PM, 4:00–5:00 PM and 5:30–6:30 PM. Pick whichever fits your routine.

Send an inquiry through the form on this page or message us on WhatsApp. We confirm your instrument, number of sessions, preferred time slot and start date, then reserve your seat.

A week or two ahead is comfortable. During peak season (October–March) popular time slots fill quickly, so earlier is better. Last-minute requests are still worth asking about.

Fees depend on the instrument, number of sessions and class length. Message us on WhatsApp with what you would like to learn and we will send the current rates straight away.

We accept UPI, bank transfer and cash, and international transfers for online students. You can also use the payment page linked in the menu.

Yes, with reasonable notice. Tell your teacher in advance and we will move the session to another free slot wherever the schedule allows.

Yes. Many students begin with one trial session to meet the teacher and feel the instrument before choosing a 7, 10, 15 or 30-session course.

Very often students do. If you start with 7 or 10 sessions and want to continue, you can add more sessions subject to teacher availability.

Yes. We run live one-to-one online classes worldwide over Zoom, Google Meet or WhatsApp video. See our Online Classes page for details.

We schedule around your local time. Our teachers hold early morning and evening slots specifically for students in Europe, the US, Australia and East Asia.

A stable internet connection, a phone or laptop, headphones, and your instrument. Position the camera so your teacher can see your hands clearly.

For steady progress on technique and theory, yes — online students advance well. In-person study adds the atmosphere of Rishikesh and closer physical correction, which is why many online students later visit for an intensive.

Teachers share practice notes, compositions and reference audio so you can revise correctly between classes. Ask your teacher about recording your own session for practice.

Absolutely. Students often begin online, continue in Rishikesh in person, then return to online lessons with the same teacher after travelling home.

Not for your first classes — instruments are available at the school for use during sessions. For daily riyaz, having your own is a real advantage.

Yes. Your teacher will guide you on quality, tuning and fair pricing, and can point you to trusted local sellers in Rishikesh so you do not overpay for a poor instrument.

Practice space is usually available between classes. Please check with your teacher for free slots so you do not overlap with another student's session.

No. Indian classical music is taught orally — by listening, singing and repetition. You will learn sargam and bol naturally as you go, and written notes are used only as support.

We are at Sant Sewa Ashram, Laxman Jhula, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand — a short walk from the bridge and easy to reach on foot from most guest houses in the area.

No — we provide music courses only. Please book your own hotel, room, guest house or ashram stay before you arrive. We are happy to suggest areas close to the school.

Fly into Dehradun (Jolly Grant) airport, about an hour away, or take a train to Haridwar or Rishikesh station. Overnight buses and trains from Delhi are frequent and inexpensive.

October to March is the most pleasant. Monsoon (July–August) is green but rainy, and May–June is hot — classes run year-round regardless.

Yes, and it works beautifully. Many students take a morning yoga class nearby and study music later in the day. Naad Yoga and mantra chanting connect the two directly.

Most students visit on a tourist visa. If you need a written confirmation of enrolment for your records or travel, ask us and we will provide a letter.

Rishikesh Music Class does not provide certificates upon completion of courses. Our focus is on practical learning, musical understanding, and personal development. not provide certificates

Our gurus are trained in the traditional Indian classical lineage with years of performance and teaching experience. Tabla courses are guided by Amresh Kumar.

We match you with the teacher best suited to your instrument and level. If the pairing does not feel right, tell us honestly and we will change it — the guru–student relationship matters.

For committed long-term students we build advanced training toward teaching and performance, including accompaniment practice. Talk to us about a longer 30-session or repeat programme.