You don’t need anything for a bansuri lesson other than a good internet connection and an open mind. That being said, here are some ways to be super prepared…
If possible, you should have:
- A bansuri!
- Headphones that include a microphone input (so that if you play, the sound quality will be superior to that of your computer's internal microphone).
- Tanpura tuned to your Sa (or at least knowledge of what pitch your Sa is).
- A quiet room with no people or pets moving around your video screen
- Pencil and paper to write notes.
Respect for other students and the instructor:
- Keep yourself muted when you are not speaking/playing so nobody has to hear your background sounds.
- Be still...or turn off your video camera if you are making significant amounts of motion.
- Be on time, especially if it is a private lesson.
Proper mindset:
- Indian classical music is not easy. You will experience frustration at some point. Don't fret. Just do your best to understand and remain open-minded.
- Questions are good. Don't assume everyone grasps everything but you. Everyone has questions, doubts and knowledge gaps. So ask your question when given the opportunity.
- Play when given the chance. You can watch a thousand free hours of YouTube but YouTube won't ever give you the chance to play and get feedback. The most rapid learning is when you play and your guru/instructor provides direct feedback. So when given the chance, play. No need to be shy. You aren't expected to sound perfect.
Proper Zoom audio configurations:
Website visitors on indianflutemusic.com (the predecessor of this site) on November 18th, 2011.
Now That You Are Ready For Your Bansuri Lesson
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Dr. Kerry Kriger plays a sunset melody at Kuanidup, San Blas Islands, Panama, 2008
