Sitar Niketan
About
Sitar Niketan, established in 2015 and located in Silver Spring, Maryland, is a distinguished music school specializing in Indian classical sitar. Led by Alif Laila, an acclaimed performer and composer with over 25 years of teaching experience, the institution offers traditional teaching methods combined with innovative ideas to enrich the learning experience. Sitar Niketan provides individual lessons, group classes, and performance rehearsals, with opportunities to perform at prestigious venues such as the Kennedy Center and Gandhi Memorial Center. The school also hosts lecture demonstrations and guest musician performances, helping students broaden their musical horizons.
Specialties
Musical styles
I can make recommendations, Classical, Jazz, Pop, R&B, Rap, Country, Opera, Musical theater, Gospel
Years experience
Student has no formal training, Student has no formal training; some self-taught experience, 0 – 2 years experience, 2 – 4 years experience, 4+ years of experience
Able to read music
Student can read music, Student cannot read music
Lesson length
30 minutes, 45 minutes, 60 minutes
Student's age
Under 5 years old, 5 – 10 years old, 11 – 13 years old, 14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old, Over 65 years old
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Services offered
Singing