A pleasant experienece for teacher and student in a natural setting!
This video teaches the first steps to learn the "meend", the lateral pulling technique in sitar.
This is the first video lesson of a series.
Teaching "Meend" (lateral pulling)
The Sitar Niketan Ensemble performed for the Holi Festival at the Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Congregation on April 7 , 2024. Raag Durga composition by Guru Alif Laila was presented along with a tabla solo by Abhay kulkarni and a tabla student performance . The Sunday opening at the church was fillled with raags and taals to cherished by the appreciative audience !