Suraj Sonar

Bansuri Instructor

Namaste,
From a young age, my parents nurtured my love for music, teaching me devotional songs. This early exposure laid the foundation for my musical journey.

In high school, I was blessed to receive guidance from Guru Shri Pramod Harimandir, who introduced me to the flute. Through him, I also had the honor of learning from Guru Shri Sudheendra. During my university years, Guru Shri Pramod Harimandir’s encouragement was instrumental in my continued flute studies. I also had the fortune of meeting Guru Shri Chandrashekhar Gogi, under whose tutelage I further honed my skills.

Embracing the digital age, I discovered Dr. Kerry Kriger on YouTube. Impressed by his teaching methods, I explored his official site and became a Bansuri Bliss Member. Dr. Kriger’s approach constantly challenges and expands my comfort zone, and I am grateful to be selected as one of the Bansuri Bliss Instructors.

Since 2021, I have been assisting in teaching Bansuri Bliss Members Lessons that take place every weekend. I enjoy teaching new learners, as it allows me to witness their growth and helps me reconnect with the fundamentals of bansuri. The members I teach come from diverse age groups, ranging from primary school students to retirees, and from various countries, which adds to the enriching experience.

I continuously seek to learn from the musicians around me, attending sessions whenever possible and utilizing video tutorials. I am deeply thankful to all the musicians and music gurus who have been part of my learning journey.

Bansuri Bliss is a treasure trove of musical knowledge, supported by a community of kind-hearted individuals who constantly encourage and assist each other.

Currently, I am a teacher in the Civil Department at Veerappa Nisty Engineering College in Shorapur, Karnataka. Despite my professional commitments, I always find time to practice and learn music from everyone around me.

I believe in the saying, “through Swara, we reach Eshwara,” which means “through musical notes, we reach God.” I strive to live by this philosophy, hoping to reach and express the divine through music.

With Best Wishes,
Suraj Sonar
Yadgir, Karnataka, India