Music Lessons in Dharamshala
Learn Sitar, Harmonium, Bhajan, Kirtan & Singing in Bhagsu, Dharamkot and McLeodganj
Visiting Bhagsu, Dharamkot or McLeodganj? Study sitar, harmonium, bhajan, kirtan or singing directly with Pandit Batuk Nath Mishra — one of India's most respected classical musicians — right here in Dharamshala. Lessons are one-on-one, available daily, and open to complete beginners. No experience needed. Contact Panditji on WhatsApp to book your first session.
What You Will Learn
Pandit Batuk Nath Mishra offers one-on-one lessons in:
Sitar — Learn the classical sitar in the Benares Gharana tradition. Beginners welcome.
Harmonium — Perfect for yoga students and spiritual practitioners. Learn to play bhajans and ragas from scratch.
Bhajan & Kirtan — Learn devotional songs and kirtan in the traditional Indian style. No musical background needed.
Singing — Develop your voice in the Indian classical tradition. Lessons tailored to your level and goals.
What to expect
Lessons take place in Bhagsu, a short walk from McLeodganj and Dharamkot. You sit with Panditji one-on-one — no group classes, no fixed curriculum. He listens to where you are and teaches from there. Beginners often leave their first session able to play a simple melody or sing a bhajan. Those who stay longer go deeper.
Students come for a single afternoon and return for months. Some continue learning online and come back for an immersive every year.
How to book a lesson
Contact Pandit Batuk Nath Mishra directly on WhatsApp to check availability and arrange your first lesson. Lessons are one-on-one and can be booked for a single session or multiple days. Same-day bookings are welcome when available. No need to buy an instrument before your class - Panditji has extra Sitars and Harmoniums for students.