Certificate Course Duration 12 months Month 1: • Introduction to Bansuri: Learn the basics of the instrument, including its parts, how to hold it, and how to create sound. • Sargam: Learn the seven basic notes of Indian classical music and how to play them on the bansuri. • Simple Melodies: Learn to play simple melodies using the sargam and basic fingerings. Month 2: • Alankaar: Learn to play various patterns and sequences of notes to develop dexterity and finger strength. • Introduction to Ragas: Learn about different ragas and their characteristics. • Practicing simple melodies in different ragas. Month 3: • Basic Taals: Learn to play basic rhythmic cycles such as Teentaal and Dadra. • Practicing playing melodies with taal accompaniment. • Introduction to playing with a tabla player. Month 4: • Advanced Ragas: Learn to play more complex ragas with more intricate phrases and movements. • Practicing playing compositions in different ragas. • Introduction to playing with a harmonium player. Month 5: • Ornamentation: Learn various ornamentations and embellishments such as meend, gamak, and kan. • Practicing incorporating ornamentation into playing melodies. • Introduction to playing with a vocalist. Month 6: • Advanced Taals: Learn to play complex rhythmic cycles such as Jhaptaal and Ektal. • Practicing playing compositions in different taals. • Introduction to playing with a percussionist. Month 7: • Introduction to improvisation: Learn to improvise and create your own variations on ragas and melodies. • Practicing improvising over simple melodies and ragas. • Introduction to playing with other instruments such as guitar or keyboard. Month 8: • Composition: Learn to compose your own music for the bansuri. • Practicing composing and arranging melodies and ragas. • Introduction to recording and producing your own music. Month 9: • Performance Practice: Learn to perform in front of an audience, including stage presence and performance etiquette. • Practicing performing in front of peers and receiving feedback. • Introduction to playing in different performance settings such as concerts and weddings. Month 10: • Collaborative Performance: Collaborating with other musicians to perform compositions and improvisations. • Practicing playing with other musicians in different settings and genres. • Introduction to playing in ensembles and bands. Month 11: • Cultural Context: Learning about the cultural and historical context of bansuri music in India. • Practicing incorporating cultural knowledge and awareness into playing and performing. • Introduction to playing and collaborating with musicians from different cultural backgrounds. Month 12: • Final Project: Working on a final project that showcases all the skills learned throughout the year. • Practicing and preparing for a final performance or recording. • Reflection and evaluation of progress made over the year. Of course, this is just a general outline and can be adjusted based on the student's progress and interests. The most important thing is to establish a solid foundation of the basics before moving on to more advanced techniques.