Private Bansuri Lessons With Dr. Kerry Kriger
The absolute best way to learn Indian classical music is through private, one-on-one lessons with a knowledgeable teacher. All the famous Indian classical musicians learned in this manner (the guru-shishya parampara).
Dr. Kriger has taken hundreds of private music lessons since 1996, and has taught over 700 private bansuri lessons since 2013. He encourages all dedicated music students to learn in this format, as it is the closest you will get to the traditional method of learning Indian classical music, and because the value of private lessons has been proven time and time again.
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Bansuri Bliss Founder Dr. Kerry Kriger on a cold January day in Plitvička Jezera National Park, Croatia, 2009.
My Commitment & Your Commitment
I love to give private lessons. But I only have so much time to give private lessons, given that:
– I have other musical commitments and interests;
– I direct a nonprofit (SAVE THE FROGS!) and a website development consultancy (Zero2Webmaster); and
– I like to exercise, spend time with family and friends, etc…
I am also not dependent on private lessons as my sole source of income, as I have other activities that are more financially productive.
I give private lessons primarily:
– As a service to dedicated students who want to learn; and
– To accomplish my dual goals of spreading the music and of creating students who play amazing bansuri.
As such, I have higher expectations of students who take private lessons than I do for those who solely attend group sessions or learn from my online materials. So if we embark on private lessons, please do your best to practice daily (the more, the better); and I’ll do my best to ensure your bansuri playing improves as rapidly as possible.
Summary:
I don’t have time to teach you if you don’t have time to practice…but I will make time to teach you if you make time to practice!
A Message From Student John Feaster
“Great session today, Kerry. I feel like the door just opened to Komal notes. I look forward to practicing Kafi. It’s my ambition to be your greatest student.”
About Private Lessons With Dr. Kerry Kriger
Duration
Private lessons are one hour minimum…they may go longer if we are in the mood and our schedules allow.
Benefits
I will provide you with a multitude of ways to improve your playing, and a plan for how and what you should practice. You will receive an abundance of personalized feedback on your playing: tips, corrections, suggestions and improvements.
Progress
If you practice what I teach you, you will soon be a far better musician than you are today.
Lesson Focus
You can decide what raga you would like to learn, or I can choose.
Video & Notes
You will receive a video recording of the lesson (if you request it). You will receive written notes of the key points you learned if they do not already exist in Bansuri Bliss Academy.
Schedule & Internet
We will meet online. I will make sure I find time in my schedule and good internet; you will need to do the same.
Dr. Kerry Kriger playing bansuri at Crater Lake, Oregon, July 2009
More About Private Online Bansuri Lessons With Dr. Kerry Kriger
Tradition
You will be receiving the knowledge passed down to me from my guru Pandit Vijay Raghav Rao, combined with a touch of my own teaching style acquired from having taught numerous students from a wide variety of musical backgrounds over the past decade.
Literacy
You will become fully competent in reading and writing Indian classical music and will receive PDF’s of compositions and exercises that will keep you busy and provide you with enjoyable music to play for months, years and possibly decades to come.
Time Management
You’re too busy? We are all busy and we probably always will be. It’s a matter of where your priorities are and how intelligently you make use of your waking hours. I will provide time management advice and encouragement as needed and if requested.
What Actually Takes Place During Private Lessons With Dr. Kerry Kriger
A Note From Student Chas Newkey-Burden
“Just a note to say that I’ve started doing private lessons with Kerry and they’re the best thing. In just two classes he’s accelerated my learning and is, miracle of miracles, getting me to finally nail gamaks. If you’ve ever considered doing private classes with Kerry, I recommend you go for it!”
– Bansuri Bliss Member Chas Newkey-Burden, UK
What Dr. Kriger’s Students Say
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Private bansuri lessons are an investment in your musical future…plus they are really enjoyable!
1 Hour
$60
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6 Hours
$330
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12 Hours
$600
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Your level of commitment is the true determinant of how skilled a bansuri player you will become, so I recommend you commit to twelve lessons and enjoy the financial savings and increased musical knowledge and skill that comes with that commitment.
*Members will have their discount automatically applied IF they are logged in to their account during checkout.
“An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.”
– Ben Franklin
All lessons are backed by the Bansuri Bliss 100% Satisfaction Guarantee, so if you aren’t satisfied with your lesson, simply request a full refund.
Payment Options
You can pay via credit or debit card using the links above. Or contact me if you prefer to pay via ACH, wire, check or Wise.
Dr. Kerry Kriger playing a raga on the banks of the Ganges River in Varanasi, October 1997
Please contact me with any questions. And enjoy your bansuri playing!
– Bansuri Bliss Founder Dr. Kerry Kriger
Dr. Kerry Kriger playing an afternoon raga outside Canyonlands National Park, Utah, October 24th, 2020.
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I look forward to teaching you!
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