Master the Bansuri with Experts

Our flute curriculum is built step-by-step:

• Introduction to the bansuri — history, types, parts
• Correct grip and structured breathing practice
• Understanding swar, saptak and note combinations
• Alankar exercises and accurate finger placement
• Early raag exposure and melodic compositions
• Sense of taal and laya through rhythm drills
• Practising Bollywood, devotional and folk tunes
• Stage performance and accompaniment skills

Yes. Students of the Standard and Premium bansuri courses receive an academy certificate after 6 months of learning. The Basic course is a short 3-month foundation course and does not include a certificate.

Flute admissions remain open round the year. You may join at either our Sigra branch or Lanka branch as per your convenience. Please call 7565050505 in advance to fix an appointment before visiting the academy.

Bansuri training is led by Dr. Anurag Mishra (PhD, BHU) along with his experienced team. Dr. Mishra is a national award-winning musician whose guidance has shaped hundreds of students over the years.

Children may begin flute lessons from around 7 years of age, since the instrument requires steady breath control and finger coordination. For younger students, we start with lighter, smaller-sized flutes that are easier to handle.

Absolutely — there is no upper age limit for learning music. At Aalaap, several adult learners between 40 and 60 are actively practising the bansuri. You may begin gradually from the basics and build your skill at a comfortable pace.

The journey depends on your practice and consistency. Most learners pick up basic tunes within 6 months, reach an intermediate level by 1 year, and grow into raag and stage performance over 2 years or more.

All bansuri batches run 3 days a week, 60 minutes per class. You can choose any available morning, afternoon or evening slot at Sigra or Lanka, subject to seats. The full schedule is on our Timings page.

The fee depends on the level you choose — Basic, Standard or Premium. You can pay month by month, or in advance for 3 or 6 months at a lower monthly rate (the 3-month Basic course is offered monthly or for 3 months). A one-time registration fee applies. See current fees and join online on our Fees page, or pay at the branch.

Trained flute students often go on to become stage performers, film and recording artists, music teachers, studio trainers, and participants in government-level scholarships and contests.

Yes — Aalaap offers long-term professional training covering raag, advanced techniques, stage exposure and recording fundamentals. You will be mentored directly by Dr. Anurag Mishra.

Yes. The Standard course includes one one-to-one mentor class every month, and the Premium course includes three. In Premium, missed classes are also carried forward to the next month.

Yes — every plan includes the Aalaap student portal for the period you have paid for: your course plan and lesson videos, daily quiz, riyaz tools, notations and your progress report.

Yes. You can learn through live online bansuri classes on video call, with the same syllabus and teachers. See Online Bansuri Classes.

You are welcome to visit either branch and speak with our faculty before you enrol. Please call 7565050505 to book a convenient time.

Yes — the course includes Bollywood songs, devotional pieces, folk melodies and bhajans. This complements your classical foundation and lets you enjoy playing your favourite tunes as well.

Yes — Aalaap students regularly perform at the weekly Suno-Sunao open stage, our annual Aarohi event, and various local cultural programmes held throughout the year.

Aalaap does not run its own hostel. However, students coming from outside Varanasi can comfortably stay in nearby rented rooms, PG accommodations or private hostels close to our branches.