Learn how to play you first harmonium tune
with Milind Kulkarni
Register Now for the 5 Day Challenge
You will learn the skills to play your first tune with skill and confidence
From the comfort of your home you will have access to a top-class teacher, with all of the lessons, recordings and resources to guarantee progress!
Do you want to learn from a world-class performer and gain the skills to confidently play your first tune on the harmonium?
If you said YES, keep reading, we have some great news for you ...
Hello Indian Music Fans,
I am Nirmal Singh, founder of Darbar Academy and I am passionate about sharing and learning all about Indian music. This page is dedicated to those of you who have a dream of learning ... please read on.
Do you want to learn the basics of how to play the harmonium?
Did you always dream of learning from a top performing musician but could never get access to a top teacher?
Did life take over and music lessons took a backseat? ( I know this feeling very well)
If this sound like you, we want you to bring music back into your life once again with our online harmonium course!
You see, if you are someone who loves music, I have some great news for you.
Darbar Academy wants to help you learn from the world's finest musicians, from the comfort of your home. There is no need to spend time travelling to music school, wait around in classrooms, or pay high teaching fees.
Darbar Academy is committed to supporting learners from all over the world make steady continuous improvement through our unique learning platform.
I have been developing and testing new systems of teaching to figure out the best way to teach Indian music to our students all over the world with the aid of technology. This course is the result of research into the best innovative teaching methods and listening to our students for the last few years.
We are 100% committed to giving everyone access to high quality teaching from the world's finest musicians through our online classes - regardless of their current ability, knowledge or musical background.
WARNING: This is a practical and you will be required to do regular practice. This is the only way to make guaranteed progress. This is your part of the deal. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise!
This course is easy to follow and gives you a step by step practice plan to get your started and playing your first tune in 5 days.
You will get access to our exclusive online resources and practice routines that will get you moving your fingers fast.
Register today and join our class. 100% free. What are you waiting for? Click the link below and sign up today.
Respectfully,
Nirmal Singh
This is the perfect opportunity for you to make improvements
Let 2024 be the year of your musical growth!
You will learn how to play properly and avoid the mistakes that most people make when learning. This will help you avoid forming bad habits (they take a long time to correct)!
How this course will help you
- You will learn from a high-quality performing artist who has been studying and teaching music for many years.
- This course content has been tried and tested for years, delivered with new technologies and learning structures, so you will be getting a fast-track system to learn to sing in the comfort of your own home.
- This will help you play your first tune on the harmonium with confidence.
- Learn online without the hassle of travelling to a teacher or waiting around in a group class.
Especially if...
- You feel overwhelmed with the learning process and don't know where to start. Break though this feeling and find clarity through a structured learning process on our course.
- You find it difficult to maintain regular practise. Learn through a proven system which will help you improve your practical ability and performance quality in just 5 days.
- You want to be part of a community which is committed to learning. You will be joining the Darbar Academy family!
- You lack some of the detail and insights to improve fast. Tips and guidance from a performing professional is priceless and can help save years in the learning process!
You will build strong foundations and create good habits to ensure steady progress ...
What learners say about Darbar Academy?
"Darbar Academy is very well managed , designed and coordinated with good communication. It is a very easy to use this portal. The support from Nirmalji is highly appreciated. The family of learners is indeed a delight and very inspiring. But most importantly we have such a such a wonderful teacher, to be able learn with her guidance is indeed very special for me." - Vinita
“Very well structured, lots of resources and of course the high class teaching with deep knowledge, experience, kindness and patience …” - Nam
“Very slick organisation, efficient facilitator, reasonable pricing. And honoured to be taught by a very committed and considerate teacher.” - Murthy
A Proven formula to make improvements

You will learn from Milind Kulkarni
Milind Kulkarni is a modern exponent of Hindustani classical harmonium. Starting at the age of seven, with the encouragement of his parents, he learned fast under the tutelage of successive gurus - Vasantrao Gurav, Anna Diwan, and Pramod Marathe. He also receives accompaniment instruction from leading non-harmonium artists too, including vocalist Pandit Ulhas Kashalkar and tabla maestro Pandit Suresh Talwalkar.
Milind has accompanied many distinguished and senior artists including Zakir Hussain, Pandit Jasraj, Prabha Atre, Rashid Khan, Suresh Talwalkar, Veena Sahastrabuddhe, Anindo Chatterjee, Kaushiki Chakraborty, Kumar Bose, Ashwini Bhide-Deshpande, Ullhas Kashalkar, Swapan Chaudhari, Ajoy Chakrabarty, Rahul Deshpande and many others.
Milind is also well known for his solo performances. He has won the hearts of audiences and performed at most of the prestigious venues in Bengaluru, Pune, Mumbai and outside of India. His harmonium playing has tremendous energy, precision and aesthetics which all inspire and uplift the musicians, performance and audience.
For the last few years, Milind has been devoting time to teaching students of all abilities and backgrounds how to play the harmonium. He does this through his classes, workshops and online courses. He has inspired and guided people from all over the world to learn, practice and play the harmonium.
He is passionate about teaching and giving everyone access to her knowledge. Milind believes that online teaching is an excellent medium which gives even wider access to music lovers from all over the world.
Join us today and start to see improvements in your musical ability as you make progress through our course.
Who is this course for?
This course is for students who want to learn the basics of the harmonium and the correct rudimental techniques to start playing your first tune. They need no previous experience or knowledge of raga music to join this course. You can be at beginner level.
This course will definitely help if:
- You always to learn the basics of the harmonium.
- You would like to perform for friends and family.
- You have an interest in music and want to improve your playing ability.
- You are ready to start the magical journey of learning Indian raga music.
- You want to learn from a top quality teacher with a systematic approach.
Follow a step-by-step study and practise plan while increasing your practical skills, understanding and confidence!
Are you one of those people that has always wanted to play but never got started?
This might be because of lack of resources and teachers or even because you were scared of failure.
- Do you want professional guidance from an experienced teacher?
- Are you a musician who wants to follow a systematic approach with a top professional to take deepen your knowledge and appreciation of Indian music?
- Do you lack the confidence in playing and want professional guidance from an experienced teacher to guide your on your journey?
- Are you tired of saying: “I can't play the harmonium!”?
Our course will help you overcome this and give you confidence on your musical journey.
There are many reasons why you did not begin your journey, but here's one to start today with 100% confidence that you will get the guidance that you need.
Extra Benefits of Learning Music
Studies in neuroscience conducted by The University of Southern California’s Brain and Creativity Institute shared findings that align with the vision of Darbar Academy. The paper showed that children exposed to learning music had improved brain function, memory, attention and concentration.
Children who were exposed to music lessons became creative problem-solvers; they experienced improved motor-skills, personal discipline, and became more confident in modes of self-expression.
“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything.” – Plato

Register today and join our course - You will learn to play yur first tune in 5 days!
5 simple steps to improve your singing:
- Decision & Commitment: Make a commitment today and start your journey today. Let's get started.
- Register on our course: Probably the easiest part - you can do this with 100% confidence. But, there will be no progress at all if you do not register!
- Watch the lessons.
- Immersion: The fastest way to learn is to immerse yourself into this and start enjoy the magic of music - go on, take a deep dive today!
- Practice or 'Riyaz': This is the most essential step - you MUST practice daily - this is something that you will have have to do :) we can't help you with this! Set yourself a personal target and start your daily practise today.
Sample lesson:
Check out this short video excerpt from the lesson. You will see that the we use video, audio and graphics to help you learn. We know that every one of us has a different learning style and this is why we have used all resources to help guide you through the lessons.
If you focus and follow the materials you will definitely master this song very quickly! Sign up today and get free access to this course. You have nothing to lose. What are waiting for?
What students say about Milind Kulkarni
Through his wholehearted dedication for teaching and his loving and caring nature, Milind has successfully instilled the passion for Indian classical music into my 9 years old son; and that too mostly via online classes! - Sameer, Canada
I'm so lucky to have respected Milind Kulkarni as my guru. The way he teaches us is simply great. His motivation is our inspiration. I've learnt a lot from Milind. I try to follow his teachings to achieve excellence in the journey of my musical life ... - Purva, India
I have observed a big improvement in my understanding of music ... Harmonium has always been my passion but learning from Milind has given me a greater vision and perspective. Even though online learning is usually difficult, Milind makes it so easy for us. He listens and gives us time to learn and adapt. He is deeply invested in our riyaz and makes sure we understand what he teaches. - Ruhani, India
Darbar Academy wants to see you make progress
Joining our course is the quickest way to start learning and make progress fast. We can help you:
- Remove guesswork and searching for tips online
- To avoid making the wrong choices or getting confused
- Save time and find the best way to make progress from your home
FAQs
Q1. Do I need any previous experience?
Q2. What language are the lessons in?
Q3. is there be notation handouts?
Q4. Can I do the class on my mobile phone?
Q5. What can I do after this course – is there a progression route for me?
Q6. Do I need a harmonium?
Q7. Will I be able to effectively learn through a computer?
Q8. Do I need a credit card to sign up?
When you register for the course, you will receive:
BENEFIT #1: Access to the Masterclass lesson with Milind Kulkarni.
BENEFIT #2: Access to the full 5 day challenge video resources for your guided learning.
BENEFIT #3: Access to teaching from a professional performer and teacher with no time or money spent on travelling. Many of us have spent thousands on travel to meet with teachers and even more waiting for lessons!
BENEFIT #4: Practice guide videos and graphics that will show you how to play the right note, with the correct finger at the right time to perform this beautiful song.
BENEFIT #5: At the end of 5 days most people will easily be able to play their first tune. Some learners will get it even quicker!

Warning: This is a practical course
NOTICE: This is a practical course. Lasting change and improvements will not come through listening alone. Students will need to commit to 5 days of regular practise!
Are you ready for the challenge?
There is No Catch!
Darbar Academy's mission is based on the belief that everyone should have access to high quality, experienced teachers with a track record of excellence.
We strive to eliminate the need of long distance travel to study with the best teachers, and to remove prohibitive expenses and incurred through conventional study. All you need to do is register and start your musical journey today!
Everybody that we have spoken to about this course feels that this is an amazing opportunity at an unbelievable price. Darbar Academy is committed to providing high-quality classes and teaching people from all backgrounds, wherever they are based in the world, at an affordable price.
You will receive guidance from a renowned performing artist, who has a track record of teaching and want to share their knowledge with people passionate about Indian classical music. We believe that this method is the best way to share the beauty of this art form with even wider audiences.
You can register to join the course with no risk at all.
Many students have missed years and decades of learning.
There is now no reason to miss out any further. Become an action taker & sign up today.
You see, it comes back to the fundamental questions:
- Have you dreamt of improving your musical awareness and skills but could never make this a priority?
- Have you considered that you could also be a good musician?
- Has travel, time, cost, and access to a top class teacher always been a problem?
Darbar Academy has worked hard and made substantial investment to develop this course - join us and start to fulfil your dream today!
Get the road map and proven formula for you to start your musical journey and improvement today. All from the comfort of your home.
Let's make that life-changing transformation. Many of our students describe the joy of learning as 'blissful'.
Thanks again.
Respectfully,
Nirmal Singh
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What this normally cost most students
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Workshop with Milind Kulkarni - Value £49
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Access to one of India’s finest teachers with no travelling - Value £1,000
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5 day practice plan - Value £49
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Bonus materials to guide your learning - Value £49
No cost at all.
We want you to commit to the 5 day challenge.
Most of us have paid anything between £20 - £75 per lesson to learn from a musician with this level of expertise. Since this is our launch phase, we want everyone to benefit from this course and an affordable price.
We all know that with tuition fees, travel time and other expenses, learning music becomes very expensive.
Darbar Academy is committed to keeping Indian classical music affordable and accessible for all.
3 Simple Steps to Register Now
1 - Click the link below and sign up for free.
2 - Create your free account and password for Darbar Academy.
3 - Visit Darbar.org and click on Academy login to sign in and start the course.