Ragas on Guitar

 

Ragas on Guitar

World's 1st

Official Guitar Course

Students from

41+ Countries

Learn & Play

Ancient Indian Ragas

Ragas on Guitar

About

Ragas on Guitar is a beautiful and pioneering Indian classical guitar style, and the world’s first official structured course dedicated to the study of Ragas on the guitar.

After extensive research and deep exploration into the unique application of ragas on guitar, Guitarmonk has introduced an exclusive three-year program for the global community of guitar enthusiasts. This program presents a rare opportunity to experience Hindustani classical music (Shastriya Sangeet) from a completely new instrumental perspective.

What makes Ragas truly special is that they offer an independent journey into a vast universe of scales, moods, and meditation. Unlike conventional musical systems, the Raga tradition unfolds through a profound progression — from the unmetered, introspective alaap, to the rhythmic development of jor, and culminating in the dynamic expression of jhala.

No other musical genre in the world presents this kind of emotional architecture. The experience is a deep dive into an untouched realm of sound — one that guides every listener and performer into a pure, unblended world of refined human emotions.

A Raga is like an expanded and highly improvised form of a scale. While a scale is simply a set of notes, a Raga gives those notes direction, character, and life — something much deeper and more expressive.

In Indian classical music, there are thousands of Ragas, and each Raga holds many compositions that explore its unique mood and identity. When a scale is approached through the Raga system, it never sounds boring, limited, or repetitive. Instead, it becomes limitless, creative, and emotionally rich.

One of the most surprising aspects of the Raga system is its foundation. In North Indian (Hindustani) classical music, the parent scales — known as thaats — are only ten in number. From these ten simple parent scales emerge thousands of Ragas and countless compositions, each expressing different moods and feelings.

This reveals the true beauty of the system: how just ten basic frameworks can unfold into an infinite universe of melody — ready to be explored and beautifully expressed on the guitar.


Raga is the only method by which one can

✔️ Discover ALAAP way of playing (not in other genres)
✔️ Play IMPROMPTU music (without sheets)
✔️ Play for AS LONG AS YOU WANT (endless music), expand your scale endlessly
✔️ Perform RAGA CONCERTS, a single melody for 30-60 minutes (not in other genres)
✔️ COMPOSE via Ragas. Create your own music (unique mood)


Through this Raga course, you embark on a journey into the world of Ragas — learning them in detail from the basics to full concert-level performance, under the guidance of veteran guitarist Kapil Srivastava.

This structured, level-based program follows a clear, time-bound path with one goal: to transform you into a confident, concert-ready Raga guitarist.

Program Structure RAGAS ON GUITAR

Year 1 — Foundation

Raga Structure • Gat • Alaap • Taans

4 Modules Study

(Flavors, Level 1, Level 2 & Level 3)


✔️ Flavors: 30+ Lessons

✔️ Level 1: 10 Sessions (Indian Classical Fundamentals)

✔️ Level 2: 10 Sessions (Alaap Fundamentals)

✔️ Level 3: 10 Sessions (Taan Fundamentals)


Total Duration: 12 months

Level-wise access duration:
Flavors: 45 days | Level 1: 2.5 months
Level 2: 2.5 months | Level 3: 5 months

Year 2 — Performance Launchpad

Studio • Stage Repertoire • Income Scope

3 Modules Study

(Level 4, Level 5 & Level 6)


✔️ Level 4: 3 Performance Ragas (Major Formats)

✔️ Level 5: 3 Performance Ragas (Minor Formats)

✔️ Level 6: 3 Performance Ragas (Advanced)


Total Duration: 12 months

Level-wise access duration:
Level 4: 4 months | Level 5: 4 months | Level 6: 4 months

Year 3 — Endless Performance

Jhala • Longer Performance • Artistry

3 Modules Study

(Level 7, Level 8 & Level 9)


✔️ Level 7: Jhala Fundamentals (100+ Lessons)

✔️ Level 8: 3 Advanced Raga Performances (Part I)

✔️ Level 9: 3 Advanced Raga Performances (Part II)


Total Duration: 12 months

Level-wise access duration:
Level 7: 4 months | Level 8: 4 months | Level 9: 4 months

Content Outline Ragas on Guitar Learning Path

As the levels progress, complexity increases with the gradual inclusion of Taans and advanced rhythmic development. Rhythm styles expand from foundational Ek Taal and Teen Taal to Rupak, Jhaptal, Dadra, Keherva, and more. The playable octave range also expands over time, and each composition’s sheet music/notation remains downloadable as lifelong reference material.

Anytime Interaction


With students across multiple countries, we actively engage across time zones. Ask your doubts anytime in the dedicated discussion forum, and the teachers’ panel (including Kapil Sir) will guide you. You also benefit by learning from fellow students’ questions within the same forum.

Guided Assessments & Personalized Feedback


Throughout the journey, your progress is supported through video submissions and theory quizzes designed to strengthen both practical and conceptual understanding of ragas on guitar. Each submission is reviewed, and you receive a personalized feedback report highlighting your strengths and areas for improvement, helping you progress with clarity and confidence.

Performance Readiness & Downloadable Resources


Build confidence to perform Shastriya Sangeet on guitar while developing repertoire for cultural, academic, and professional platforms. Along the journey, you receive notations, professional performance tracks, practice MP3s, and theory resources for lifelong reference.

Program Fee Overview Ragas on Guitar Program

Flavors Module — ₹3,500 | $94
Year 1 (includes Flavors Module) — ₹44,000 | $1,185
Year 2 — ₹48,000 | $1,290
Year 3 — ₹ 55,000 | $1,480


Easy EMI options available for Ragas on Guitar online course payment


₹ (INR) applies to students located in India.
US$ applies to students located outside India.

WAYS TO ENROLL Join the Ragas on Guitar Program

Start Small

Enroll in the Flavors Module

For those beginning to explore
their taste for ragas on guitar.


₹3,500

Fee for a Student Located in India


$94

Fee for a Student Located Outside India


Note: Pricing is based on the student’s location at the time of enrollme


Easy EMI options available for Ragas on Guitar online course payment

Start the Journey

Enroll in the Year 1 — Foundation

Ideal for learners ready to seriously
begin their raga journey


₹44,000

Fee for a Student Located in India


$1,185

Fee for a Student Located Outside India


Note: Pricing is based on the student’s location at the time of enrollme


Easy EMI options available for Ragas on Guitar online course payment

Commit to Mastery

Enroll in the Complete 3-Year Program

Best for committed learners ready
for the full performance path.


₹1,39,000

Fee for a Student Located in India


$3,715

Fee for a Student Located Outside India


Note: Pricing is based on the student’s location at the time of enrollme


Easy EMI options available for Ragas on Guitar online course payment

About the Mentor

“Raga is a powerful musical space that opens the door to an independent style of music that can be explored endlessly on the guitar. While many guitarists focus on chords over scales, I discovered a world of infinite exploration within scales — and ultimately found my musical home in ragas.”


This is a sketch image of Indian Guitarist - Kapil Srivastava

Founder — Guitarmonk | Innovator of India’s Bachelor Degree Guitar Program |
State Awardee | Music Career Coach | Bollywood Musician | Guitarist | Teacher | Author

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Created the guitar track for the late Irrfan Khan–starring Bollywood film
Author of 10+ popular guitar books
Mentor who has guided many aspiring guitarists toward professional careers
Specialist in live performance coaching and album creation

To learn more, visit kapilsrivastava.com

Ragas on Guitar (Example Videos)

Ragas on Guitar (REVIEWS & TESTIMONIALS)


Student from Belgium after Raga Level – 1


Performance @ Session 6 of Level – 2


Experience of Learning Alaap @ Level – 2



Your honest effort to impart knowledge is clearly visible. I am blessed to have joined this course. I am 50+ And still feel that i can do this. And this is a great feeling. My gratitude and sincere thanks….

Manoj Shah, Dubai

Good, innovative and refreshing course.
Looking forward for Level -2.

Suman Bhattacharya, USA

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can a Beginner Join This?

If your guitar experience has mainly been around chords, rhythm playing — and you have not yet worked deeply on lead techniques such as scales, compositions, and finger development — we recommend completing the Foundation in Guitar program (Year 1 of the Guitar Excellence Program) before entering the Ragas on Guitar journey.

If you are an absolute beginner who feels strongly inclined toward the world of ragas and not toward chords or rhythm-based playing, you may begin by at least completing the Prelude Module (approximately 2.75 months) to build the necessary groundwork.

Who is this program for?

This program is designed for people who play guitar and have basic hands-on experience with lead guitar, and who are interested in learning and performing Indian ragas on guitar for personal growth, serious learning, or long-term performance goals.

What is the difference between lessons and sessions?

A session is larger than a lesson. A session works like a chapter and contains multiple lessons/topics. While a lesson is a single topic, a session may include 10, 15, or even 20+ lessons, depending on the session.

How will I receive the learning?

You will receive private access (username and password) to the premium Ragas on Guitar course portal for the program you enroll in.

In the Flavors Module, you get access to all 30+ master lessons at once. In Level 1 and Level 2, you receive one session every week, and in Level 3, you receive one session every two weeks.

Each session typically includes high-quality video lessons, theory content (if applicable), audio references, and notations/exercises/support material. You can ask questions and interact directly with the teachers’ panel (including Kapil Sir) through the portal.

Will I be able to interact in the course?

Yes. This is a fully interactive program monitored by the teachers’ panel (including Kapil Sir). The lessons and sessions are structured to minimize confusion, but the panel is available throughout the program to answer your questions whenever they arise.

You can ask unlimited questions in the forum or under the relevant lesson topics. Once enrolled, you remain connected with the teachers’ panel for the duration of your program to support your learning journey.

When you register for program, you get in touch with the teachers’ panel for the tenure of the program to assist you with the learning.

When will the course start after registration?

Once you enroll, you will receive an acknowledgment email within 12–24 hours requesting a valid identity proof to confirm your registration. After you submit the required details, your course access details will be emailed to you within 24–48 hours.

Practical and Theoretical Assessment with Feedback Report

We conduct theory and practical assessments across various modules through video assignment submissions and theory quizzes. These checkpoints help us analyse your strengths and improvement areas, provide feedback, and request resubmissions when needed.

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