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Beginners
- Sitting posture, hand positioning, and mizrab technique, along with string plucking, meend, and control of playing and drone strings
- Instrument basics: parts, jawari adjustment, tuning, and care
- Swaras, basic talas, and intro to ragas like Yaman and Bhupali
- Coordination, ear training, and a solid practice routine
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Every Saturday  | Start Date: 19 September 2026
1 hour a week | 1.00 to 2.00 PM UK Time
LIVE online classes via Zoom
English and Hindi (Devanagari script)
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MEET YOUR TEACHER
Srijanee Banerjee is an acclaimed sitarist who began learning from her father, Shri Chandan Banerjee, before training under Late Pandit Ravi Sen, Dr Niladri Sen, and now Pandit Partha Chatterjee as a Senior Scholar at the ITC Sangeet Research Academy.
A first-class graduate in Modern History from the University of Calcutta, she has received honours including the Sitar Kesari award and the National Scholarship from the Ministry of Culture. Srijanee has performed at major festivals and cultural events across India and internationally, touring Germany, Spain and Japan with the all-female ensemble Female Affairs.
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Download My Free Class PackWhat Our Sitar Students Are Saying
I am 29 years old and have been learning from Srijanee ji for the past year and a half. I am deeply grateful for the privilege of studying under her guidance. As a person, she possesses a kind and compassionate heart, creating a warm and supportive learning environment. As a teacher, she is truly exceptional—patient, knowledgeable, and skilled at breaking down complex concepts into accessible lessons. Her passion for sitar music is contagious, and she inspires me to practice and improve with each session. I highly recommend Srijanee ji to anyone looking to learn sitar music. Her dedication, expertise, and love for the instrument are truly inspiring, and I feel fortunate to be her student.
Navya Rudraruppa
Banglore
I have been learning under Ms. Srijanee Banerjee for the past three years. She is an outstanding sitar teacher who has not only nurtured my musical talents but also instilled in me a deep appreciation for the rich cultural heritage of Indian classical music. Her expertise in sitar playing is matched only by her exceptional teaching skills, making complex ragas and techniques accessible to students of all levels.
What sets Ms. Banerjee apart is her unwavering patience, encouragement, and dedication to her students' growth. She takes a genuine interest in each student's progress, offering personalized feedback and guidance that helps build confidence and artistry.
As a person, she is kind, humble, and inspiring, embodying the true spirit of a guru. I feel incredibly fortunate to have Ms. Srijanee Banerjee as my sitar teacher and wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking to learn this beautiful instrument
Nitin Kumar
Los Angeles
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