Sitar lessons in person or via Zoom
In person lessons are available in Stockholm, Sweden and also at Anubhab Academy in Cologne, Germany
A typical lesson lasts 1-3 hrs and includes tuning, revision, introduction of new material and some short breaks.
For beginners:
For beginners:
- Brief history and purpose of classical music
- Sitting posture
- General tuning
- Left hand technique
- Strikes of the right hand
- SRGMPDNS and basic excercises
- How to approach your practise
- How to change strings and maintain your sitar
For more advanced:
- Theory of raag and taal
- Bhatkhande system of notation
- Precise tuning to the correct shruti according to raag
- The disposition of a classical performance
- Different types of compositions
- Exercises and ideas based on the different parts of a performance
- Deeper look into improvisation and concepts like taan, tihai, layakari and special techniques
- Advanced maintenance, doing jawari, tying frets, adjusting string action
Group Workshops/Demonstration
For musicians, music lovers, or any group interested in Indian Classical Music. The material is adjusted to the interests of the group and could be covered in anything from a one hour crash course to a full day or several days:
- Brief history and purpose
- How to listen to it and how to appreciate it
- Introduction to the instruments
- Group exercises on different scales and rhythms
- Using ideas from classical music in other genres
"I first heard K.G. Westman play sitar at Ananda Ashram in Monroe, NY where I lived for three years, studying and teaching yoga classes. I was moved to tears by K.G.'s musical sensitivity. He has that rare ability to weave a spell with his music. As he played, the audience was captivated and I felt cocooned in stillness and clarity. K.G. is a true nada yogi" −Mahima
"K G Westman is a highly respected and beloved sitar artist who has been playing and teaching the instrument for over 20years. He is known for his humble and loving nature and is always happy to meet new people and share his knowledge of the instrument. He has studied under some of the greatest sitar masters of all time like Pandit Rabindra Naryan Goswami .He has performed at prestigious venues around the world and is a sought-after performer and teacher. K G Westman’s passion for the instrument is evident in his music and teaching, and he has inspired countless students to continue exploring the depths of Indian classical music." -B Vishnupriya
"Foremost artist Mr. K.G Westman, senior disciple of Pt. Ravindra Narayan Goswami. He has performed in India, Bangladesh, USA, Russia, Sri Lanka etc.
Divine sitar player and splendour artist with a humble personality." -Bhavna Singh
"K G Westman is a highly respected and beloved sitar artist who has been playing and teaching the instrument for over 20years. He is known for his humble and loving nature and is always happy to meet new people and share his knowledge of the instrument. He has studied under some of the greatest sitar masters of all time like Pandit Rabindra Naryan Goswami .He has performed at prestigious venues around the world and is a sought-after performer and teacher. K G Westman’s passion for the instrument is evident in his music and teaching, and he has inspired countless students to continue exploring the depths of Indian classical music." -B Vishnupriya
"Foremost artist Mr. K.G Westman, senior disciple of Pt. Ravindra Narayan Goswami. He has performed in India, Bangladesh, USA, Russia, Sri Lanka etc.
Divine sitar player and splendour artist with a humble personality." -Bhavna Singh