Indian Slide Guitar

with Debasis Chakroborty

A three-tier Indian Slide Guitar programme with nine 12-session modules covering technique, raga understanding, repertoire, and performance development.

108+
Students Taught
3
Levels Available
91%
Success Rate
4.9/5
Average Rating
The KalaSudha Difference

Collective Inspiration, Surgical Precision

Our dual-teacher methodology ensures you receive both the broad vision of a Master and the granular focus of a specialist.

The Maestro

The Visionary Masterclass

Our cohorts are anchored by a Lead Maestro who provides the soul of the instruction. These sessions focus on advanced aesthetics, the "Bhava" of the music, and the secrets of professional stagecraft.

  • Interactive sessions with global music icons
  • Transmission of rare traditional compositions
  • Insights into professional performance artistry
The Mentor

The Technical Diagnostic

To ensure no detail is missed, a dedicated Co-Teacher provides the individual technical scrutiny required for mastery. This secondary layer of guidance ensures your technique is flawless and your progress is tracked.

  • Personalized technical feedback loops
  • Granular clarification of complex concepts
  • Tailored practice regimens for your specific goals

The Proven Path to Mastery

By combining the energy of collaborative cohort learning with the surgical precision of individual mentorship, we accelerate your growth far beyond traditional methods.

Meet Your Instructor

Learn from a master of the craft


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Debasis Chakroborty

Pandit of Senia-Maihar Gharana

Agra, India

About pandit Debasis

Debasis Chakroborty is a well-known Indian classical Slide guitar virtuoso of India. He has performed extensively throughout South East Asia, Australia, the USA and Europe in major international music festivals.

Teaching Philosophy

On the slide, the string does not merely vibrate; it speaks. The soul of the raga finds its voice in every glissando, and the silence between notes carries as much meaning as the sound itself.

Specializations

Indian Slide Guitar Senia-Maihar Gharana

Affiliations

  • Visiting Artist / Artist-in-Residence - Monash University (Melbourne) – 2008, 2013, 2015, 2024
  • Visiting Artist - California State University (Fresno, USA) – 2017 to 2019
  • Resource Person at World Congress of Music Therapy - Japan 2017, Korea 2011
  • ICCR Empanelled Artist - Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India

Education

  • Associate Professor (Music), Mangalayatan University
  • Expert, UGC-NET Bureau
  • Member, Music Audition Board – All India Radio

Notable Achievements

  • Melbourne International Jazz Festival (2015 & 2024)
  • World Congress of Music Education – China & Italy
  • Music for Harmony & Peace Tour (UK 2023) organised by KalaSudha
  • Carnegie Art Centre & California State University Concert Halls (USA Tours 2017–19)
  • Illawarra Folk Festival (Australia 2015)
  • WFMT World Conference on Music Therapy (Japan 2017)
20+
Awards
6000+
Performances
3000+
Students
34+
Years Active