Rooted in tradition
The guru-shishya parampara lives on. Every lesson connects you to an unbroken lineage of master musicians stretching back centuries.
Hindustani classical · est. in Fremont
The unbroken
line of raga.
Path of Raga teaches sitar and sarod in the guru-shishya parampara — one student, one teacher, listening before playing.
Our mission
To carry the guru-shishya parampara forward in the Bay Area — teaching sitar and sarod not as a syllabus to be completed, but as a living tradition to be inhabited.
Path of Raga exists to give serious students a genuine path into Hindustani classical music. We teach in the traditional manner — one student, one teacher, listening before playing — while meeting people where they are: beginners, returning players, and performers alike.
Every lesson is a link in an unbroken chain that reaches back through generations of master musicians. Our commitment is to pass that chain on intact.
What we teach
A practice,
not a syllabus.
Sitar & sarod
Two instruments, one profound tradition. Whether you choose the sitar or the sarod, your journey begins with shruti and unfolds through raga.
Rhythm & discipline
Taal is the heartbeat of Indian classical music. We build rhythmic awareness from day one, grounding melody in the cycles of time.
G
Guruji
Founder & Head Instructor
With over three decades of dedication to the sitar and the rich Hindustani classical tradition, our Guruji brings the depth of the guru-shishya parampara to the Bay Area. Trained under the legendary masters of the Maihar gharana, his journey spans intimate gurukul sessions in India to concert stages across the world.
Lineage
Ustad Allauddin KhanPandit Nikhil BanerjeePandit Partho ChatterjeeGuruji (Path of Raga)
What Our Students Say
Voices from the Path of Raga community
“Learning sitar at Path of Raga has been transformative. Guruji's patience and deep knowledge of ragas opened a world I never knew existed. Every lesson feels like a meditation.”
Arjun
Sitar · Intermediate
“As a complete beginner, I was nervous about starting sarod. But the structured approach — from shruti to swara to raga — made the journey feel natural and rewarding.”
Priya
Sarod · Beginner
“Five years in, and I’m still discovering new depths. The emphasis on composition and performance preparation sets Path of Raga apart from any other school I’ve seen.”
Mei
Sitar · Advanced
Weekly Schedule
Find the right class for your level and instrument
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sitar Beginner 6:00 PM 3/4 enrolled | Sitar Intermediate 6:30 PM 1/4 enrolled | Sarod Intermediate 7:00 PM 2/3 enrolled | Sarod Beginner 7:00 PM 2/4 enrolled | Sitar Advanced 5:30 PM 2/2 enrolled | Sitar Beginner 10:00 AM 4/5 enrolled | — |
Sitar · Beginner
Monday at 6:00 PM · 60 min · In-Person
1 spots
Sarod · Intermediate
Wednesday at 7:00 PM · 60 min · Online
1 spots
Sitar · Advanced
Friday at 5:30 PM · 90 min · In-Person
Full
Sitar · Intermediate
Tuesday at 6:30 PM · 60 min · Online
3 spots
Sarod · Beginner
Thursday at 7:00 PM · 60 min · In-Person
2 spots
Sitar · Beginner
Saturday at 10:00 AM · 60 min · In-Person
1 spots
SitarSarod
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Performances, lesson previews, and raga explorations
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Performance
Raga Yaman - Evening Meditation
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8:22
Lesson Preview
Beginner Sitar - First Lesson Preview
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Ready to begin your raga journey?
Whether you are picking up the sitar for the first time or deepening years of practice, Path of Raga has a place for you.