Luckily, some bansuri gurus teach over the Internet using Skype and although not as good as having the guru teach you in person, it is the next best thing as it allows you to be taught in the traditional manner. Of course, going to India to study in person with a guru or studying with one of the above teachers would be the the best way of learning, but this is not possible for all of us, at least not until we reach a certain level. You may find details about the school on their website at the following link:
It is also possible to arrange for private lessons with him at the school depending on availability. Unfortunately, because these are group classes, personal learning time can sometimes be a bit short, in particular for beginners, however once students have reached a certain level, Clive tends to get his students playing together as a group and more time is dedicated. Classes usually last about 45 minutes and class size can depend on demand and level of students. The school teaches Indian music, dance, languages and often holds cultural events and concerts.Ĭlive Bell currently holds bansuri group classes on Sundays. One reputable teacher is Clive Bell (See below)Ĭlive Bell teaches at the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan school in London. There are not many teachers in the UK unfortunately. I will only recommend honest people on my website whose hearts are to help people learn. These musicians will go out of their way to answer questions and help you because they realise you also share their passion. Other musicians are honest people who are happy to share their passion and knowledge and their main reason for teaching you will be due to their passion for the bansuri and money will just be an added bonus. A good musician/teacher is one who cares what you learn and who is prepared to share their knowledge without ripping you off. So if you have a lot of passion to learn the bansuri but not a lot of money, then these musicians will not care for your learning. They have little interest in what you learn and are not prepared to negotiate a price for lessons. The other problem is that you must select your teacher very carefully so that you learn the correct way.Ī note on finding a good teacher: Be aware that a small number of musicians are in it only for the money (those I have met are not listed on this website). Nevertheless, learning to play the bansuri in the UK can be difficult due to the lack of teachers available in the country. There are of course some other methods of learning - books, internet etc which, although containing a good amount of information, are no substitute for a teacher if the player wishes to learn to play the instrument seriously and become proficient.
Indian music is an aural tradition and is very rarely written, but instead learnt directly from the teacher. Skills and knowledge of the bansuri and Indian music have been passed down from teacher to student over thousands of years and this tradition is considered to be the best and most effective way of learning and is very much alive even today. The best way to learn to play the bansuri is undoubtedly with a teacher who is able to teach you from the beginning and develop your skills and knowledge of the bamboo flute and Indian music gradually over time, thus avoiding mistakes and bad habits, all of which can be corrected by the teacher.
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