Take your sitar skills to the next level
with Roopa Panesar
Level:Â IntermediateÂ
Learning Cycle: On going
Please Note: Our Intermediate Sitar class is currently in session. If you're an intermediate-level sitar student and would like to join, we’d be delighted to hear from you. Simply email us at [email protected], and we’ll walk you through the next steps in our learning pathway. To ensure the right fit, we’ll ask you to share a short recording of your sitar playing for assessment.
Every Monday, 1 PM UK Time
1 hr a week
LIVE class, Online
English and Hindi (Devanagari script)
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What you'll learn
In this intermediate class, you’ll focus on refining your technique while tackling more complex ragas and developing your improvisation skills. Roopa will guide you through advanced concepts and exercises that enhance your musicality and expression. Regular practice (riyaz) will be essential to your progress, as you work towards mastering intricate compositions and improving your overall performance.
Who is this course for?
This course is perfect for students who have a solid grasp of the basics and are comfortable with key ragas and rhythms. If you’re looking to build on your existing knowledge and delve deeper into the richness of Indian classical music, this course is for you. It’s an excellent opportunity for those ready to challenge themselves and elevate their skills. Please write to [email protected] to join.
Course highlights
âś“ Weekly 60-minute sessions with Indrani Mukherjee.
âś“ Access to the Darbar Academy students' area for reviewing recorded sessions or catching up on missed lessons.
✓ Access to Darbar Academy's students-only WhatsApp community to stay connected, share progress, and engage with fellow learners and instructors for ongoing support.
âś“ Individual attention and tailored exercises to improve your playing.
âś“ Audio recordings and notations to support your daily practice.
Our classes have limited seats to ensure maximum personalised feedback – secure your spot now!
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Meet your Teacher
Roopa Panesar is one of the UK's leading sitar players in Indian classical music. Trained from the age of seven under Ustad Dharambir Singh ji MBE (himself a disciple of Ustad Vilayat Khan), Roopa's talent and dedication have earned her recognition as one of the finest sitarists of her generation. She has also studied with Pandit Arvind Parikh ji and received guidance from renowned artists like Ustad Shahid Parvez and Pt. Buddhaditya Mukherjee.
Roopa’s career has seen her perform at major festivals and venues across the UK, Europe, the US, and India. Her debut album, Khoj, was released in 2011, and she continues to tour internationally, with standout performances at events like the Darbar Festival and WOMAD.
In addition to performing with top artists and orchestras, including a collaboration with Sir Simon Rattle and appearances on the BBC, Roopa is a passionate teacher, sharing her deep understanding of Indian classical music with students around the world.
Testimonials
Peter, US
This course has been essential to getting me back to playing. It has rekindled my passion to play sitar.
It helped me overcome my habit of self-criticism, my fears of being judged, and not feeling good enough. It helped me overcome my habit of self-criticism, my fears of being judged, and not feeling good enough.Â
Akash, UK
Roopa Panesar is one of the finest sitar players to emerge and to learn from her has been such a privilege. Her lessons have been packed with intense riyaz and interactive ways of breaking ideas apart. The next generation of sitar players will have the best guru and will have the most fun learning from her.  Her lessons have been packed with intense learning.
