Akash Khaitan

Years of Experience in Flute Classes

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Teaching Experience in detail in Flute Classes

I guide absolute beginners on their journey into the world of Indian bamboo flute (Bansuri) with a focus on clarity, devotion, and inner stillness. My teaching blends classical foundations with a spiritual, heart-centered approach — where playing the flute becomes both a skill and a sadhana (inner practice). 🌱 Beginner-Friendly Teaching Style: Step-by-Step Fundamentals: Lessons begin with how to hold the flute, posture, and gentle blowing techniques to produce the first clear note. I guide students through the basics of breath awareness, finger placement, and tone control — with complete patience. Swara Sadhana: We begin with Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni Sa, helping the student feel each note, not just play it. I emphasize correct fingering, slow transitions, and developing the ear to recognize and stabilize each swara. Alankars (Note Patterns): Simple, beautiful note patterns are taught to build fluidity in fingers and breath control, acting as the student’s first musical vocabulary. 🪔 Use of Tanpura, Metronome & Taal: Tanpura (Drone Support): I always introduce tanpura (digital or live) early in the learning process to help students develop pitch accuracy and tonal grounding. Playing with tanpura brings calmness, shruti sense, and a meditative depth to practice. Metronome (Laya Stability): We slowly introduce metronome to help beginners maintain steady rhythm (laya) — first in slow tempo, and gradually moving to Madhya (medium). This builds timing confidence. Taal Awareness: Even beginners are gently introduced to basic taals like Teentaal (16 beats) , counting, and simple compositions.