Learn bansuri online from an All India Radio artist in the direct Pannalal Ghosh–Gour Goswami parampara — beginners to advanced, plus a meditation-focused course.
Meet your guru
Abir Lal Naha — All India Radio artist, bansuri flautist in the direct Pannalal Ghosh–Gour Goswami parampara. Meet your guru →
Abir’s bansuri comes through the Pannalal Ghosh–Gour Goswami parampara — the founding lineage of classical bansuri. Read the lineage story on his personal site.
The 6-level ladder (mapped to the Pracheen Kala Kendra syllabus)
- Level 1 — breath control, embouchure, holding the flute, Alankars and Raga Bhupali.
- Level 2 — meend and gamak basics, 3–4 ragas, simple compositions in teental.
- Level 3 — bass-flute introduction, taan patterns, raga theory for PKK papers.
- Level 4 — gayaki-ang phrasing in the Pannalal Ghosh style, 8+ ragas.
- Level 5 — full raga presentation: alap, jor, gat; mock board exams.
- Level 6 — Visharad-track repertoire, viva preparation and a public baithak recital.
Batch times in your timezone
| Region | Group batches | 1:1 slots |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey & New York (ET) | Sat & Sun 9:00–11:00 am | Tue/Thu 8:00–10:00 pm |
| Toronto & the GTA (ET) | Sat & Sun 9:00–11:00 am | Weekdays 8:00–10:00 pm |
| Bay Area (PT) | Sat & Sun 8:00–10:00 am | Weekdays 7:00–9:00 am |
| Texas (CT) | Sat & Sun 9:00–11:00 am | Tue/Thu 8:00–9:30 pm |
| London & the UK | Sat 3:00–5:00 pm | Tue & Thu 6:00–7:30 pm; EU-daytime slots |
| UAE & the Gulf (GST) | Fri & Sat afternoons | Tue/Wed/Thu 7:00–9:00 pm |
| Singapore (SGT) | Mon–Fri 7:00–9:00 pm | Weekend mornings on request |
| Australia (AEST) | Sat 10:00 am–12:00 pm | Mon–Fri 6:00–8:00 pm |
All classes are 60 minutes, weekly, on Zoom with original-sound audio. Group batches max 4 students.
Fees
Group classes from $60/month (max 4 students); one-to-one taalim from $100/month — fees payable directly to your teacher. See full pricing.
Frequently asked questions
What time are classes for students in the US?
US batches run Saturday and Sunday mornings: 9:00-11:00 am Eastern / 8:00-10:00 am Pacific, matching evening teaching hours in India.
How do I pay for classes?
Fees are payable directly to your teacher via PayPal or Wise (international) or UPI (India). Aarohi Arts Association does not collect tuition.
Can my child take official music exams from abroad?
Yes. Aarohi is a Pracheen Kala Kendra affiliated centre; PKK has overseas exam centres in 10 countries, and the ABGMV Mandal offers fully online exams (IOEC) from home. Visharad is recognised as graduate-equivalent.
Is there a trial class?
Yes – a 40-minute live trial class with your chosen guru for $9, bookable online. No subscription required.
Which flute should I buy first?
Start with an E-natural bass bansuri. Abir gives exact guidance (maker, bore and size) after your trial class so you buy once, correctly.