Take your sitar skills to the next level
with Roopa Panesar
Level: Intermediate
Start Date: Ongoing
Please Note: The sitar class for the current Intermediate cohort is in progress. However, if you are already a sitar student with intermediate skills and would like to join us, please email us at [email protected] — we will guide you through our learning pathway.
Every Monday, 11:30 AM 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 to the next level.
Course highlights
✓ Weekly 60-minute sessions with Roopa Panesar.
✓ Access to the Darbar Academy students' area for reviewing recorded sessions or catching up on missed lessons.
✓ Access to Darbar Academy's students-only Facebook community to stay connected, share progress, and engage with fellow learners and instructors for ongoing support.
✓ Individual attention and tailored exercises to improve your playing.
✓ Audio recordings and notations to support your daily practice.
Our classes have limited seats to ensure maximum personalised feedback – act fast, and 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
Girish, UK
I have seen a steep change in my progress both musically and technically. I can say without hesitation that each session is a joy due to Roopa’s down-to-earth manner, patience, encouragement and enthusiasm which has turned my practice from a chore to a pleasure. The additional support that Roopa provides over and above the teaching sessions through homework, notes, feedback are invaluable and evidences her dedication and love for teaching.
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. 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
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 riyaz and interactive ways of breaking ideas apart. The next generation of sitar players will have the best guru and
