Learn Sarangi the way it was taught on the ghats of Varanasi — online or in person
Baba School of Music has trained classical Indian bow strings students from over 40 countries since 1995. Get 1:1 online classes, intensive raag riyaz programs, authentic gut-string bowing mechanics training, and professional hand-carved sarangi instruments shipped securely to your door — worldwide.
One traditional school, two crafts: mastering the sarangi and hand-building it
Sarangi Shop: Custom-Made,
Tuned & Shipped Worldwide
Meticulously hollowed by master craftsmen out of single blocks of seasoned tun or teak wood and surfaced with natural goat skin. Set up with heavy-gauge main gut strings and responsive steel sympathetic resonators, every instrument is fine-tuned for rich acoustic gayaki resonance.
- 1Custom-built to traditional dimensions (standard size or travel-friendly frames)
- 2Seasoned hardwood core & authentic hide membranes (cured 18+ months)
- 3Hand-filed bone bridge pieces and precision internal sympathetic tuning pins
- 4Heavy-duty shockproof flight casing with worldwide express tracking
- 5Initial string setups, premium replacement gut packs, & lifetime structural support
Choose your sarangi learning path
Every digital program begins with a live private orientation class so you can interact with your guru and plan your curriculum before processing payments. Select your home region below to view packages structured for domestic or international scholars.
Beginner Start
Demystify basic bowing lines and finger-sliding placements.
- 8 live classes
- 1 hour per class
- 2 classes every week
- Focuses on finger-cut positioning
Practice Plan
Develop strong intonation across scales and simple sargam patterns.
- 24 live classes
- 1 hour per class
- 2 classes every week
- Steady ragas instruction tracks
Growth Bundle
For students looking to match the continuous fluidity of the human vocal style.
- 48 live classes
- 1 hour per class
- 2 classes every week
- Advanced microtonal meend mechanics
Annual Riyaz
An immersive multi-raga blueprint for serious bowed classical instrumentalists.
- 96 live classes
- 1 hour per class
- 2 classes every week
- Complete concert repertoire training
Start free. Upgrade only when you're ready.
Unsure if navigating the fretless neck of the sarangi matches your musical goals? Enroll in our open access preparatory module. This is a comprehensive, standalone instructional program — not a marketing clip — and includes an accredited completion certificate to enhance your performance resume or artistic profile.
What people actually ask before joining a sarangi class
What are 1:1 sarangi classes?
Exclusive, one-on-one video deep-dives with a dedicated Banaras Gharana maestro. Your online guru observes and adjusts your bow weight, horizontal wrist relaxation, and vertical fingernail slide paths in real time, building custom riyaz drills specific to your unique hand layout.
What is the Sarangi Riyaz Program?
Riyaz stands for absolute focused, ritualistic daily training. This intensive 3-month framework is designed to quickly build intonation precision, covering historical raga profiles, targeted bowing stamina intervals, and weekly pitch check-ins by your assigned instructor.
What is Group Performance training?
Interactive group workshops focused on timekeeping alongside active tabla accompaniment. Students learn how to support thumri vocal compositions, match cyclical laya (tempo) frameworks, and gain confidence for acoustic classical recitals.
Who can learn sarangi at Baba School of Music?
Beginners
No prior musical background required. We systematically walk you through bow weights, tuning steps, and initial notes.
String Players
Violinists, cellists, and modern string instrumentalists wanting to explore microtonal Eastern glides.
Working Professionals
Flexible scheduling, evening slots, and straightforward cancellation features tailored around busy corporate schedules.
Global Travelers
Classes conducted entirely in clear English with specialized short-term in-person intensives right here in Varanasi.
Determined Souls
Age and background are completely irrelevant. Passion, hand coordination, and daily practice are all that matter.
If you're passionate and willing to practice — you can learn sarangi here.
Anish Mishra
Sarangi Virtuoso & Scholar · Gold Medalist & AIR B-High Grade Artist · Independent Sarangi Professional since 2010
Anish Mishra is an award-winning classical Indian Sarangi player, performer, and composer. He holds a Master's degree in Music and a prestigious Gold Medal from Prayag Sangit Samiti (Allahabad), alongside a National Scholarship from the Government of India. Anish has been trained under the legendary, world-class Sarangi maestro Pt. Kanhaiya Lal Mishra.
Recognized as an All India Radio (AIR) B-High Grade artist, Anish has performed extensively as a soloist, in group ensembles, and alongside top-level international musicians. An accomplished educator, he teaches classical, semi-classical, devotional, and folk styles, sharing his profound bowing expertise with students globally.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Learning Sarangi
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Your first sarangi lesson is free
Book a no-cost private orientation class with a Baba School of Music guru — online from anywhere across the globe, or live at our traditional Varanasi training center.