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Sitar with Mathew P.

Frederick, Maryland

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Age: 8+
Speaks English
Teaching since 2013
Sitar, Tabla, Classical Vocal

    Learn sitar and the beauty of Indian Classical Music from an experienced teacher.

    I've been teaching sitar for 9 years and my students have gone on to develop a love for Indian classical music and culture. Within the first few lessons, you'll be properly holding the sitar and playing notes and phrases. Then, we take particular ragas and begin layering in raga and tala theory and more advanced techniques. My greatest joy is taking a student who started with no musical experience and getting them to the point of successfully performing on stage with tabla accompaniment.

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    Lambert Court
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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    5 PM-6 PM
    Friday
    5 PM-6 PM
    Sunday
    3 PM-6 PM
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    Pricing
    60 minutes
    $60

    About Mathew P.

    5.0
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    I've been teaching sitar since 2013 and my students have gone on to develop a love for Indian classical music and culture. Within the first few lessons, you'll be properly holding the sitar and playing notes and phrases. Then, we take particular ragas and begin layering in raga and tala theory and more advanced techniques. My greatest joy is taking a student who started with no musical experience and getting them to the point of successfully performing on stage with tabla accompaniment.
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    6 Reviews
    Ben
    Teacher's studio
    I have always loved the sound of the sitar but did not think it would be practical to play it. Mat proved me wrong put me at ease by opening the door to this wonderful instrument, and he has made it not so daunting. It is a pleasure to learn from him, and I am really enjoying the fun challenges of the sitar.
    Posted Dec 11, 2019
    Marcelo
    Online
    He's a great teacher!
    Posted Jan 15, 2019
    Alpa
    Teacher's studio
    My daughter really enjoyed the lessons
    Posted May 28, 2018
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    Experience

    Sitar Instructor

    Apr, 2013 - Present

    Home Studio

    I have a roster of long term students I both travel to, teach in my home studio, and teach online.

    Instructor

    Jan, 2013 - Jan, 2019

    Academy of Indian Music and Fine Arts

    I teach sitar and I provide additional tutoring for students of the Academy who need help improving their tala by accompanying them on tabla.

    Education

    Sitar, Tabla, Classical Vocal

    Jun, 2004

    Academy of Indian Music and Fine Arts

    Awards

    1st Place - Sitar

    Nov, 2011

    AIMFA

    1st Place - Tabla

    Nov, 2013

    AIMFA

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

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