Vicky - Flute tutor - London
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Vicky - Flute tutor - London

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Vicky

  • Rate R1091
  • Response 2h
  • Students

    Number of students Vicky has accompanied since joining Superprof

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    Number of students Vicky has accompanied since joining Superprof

Vicky - Flute tutor - London
  • 5 (5 reviews)

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  • Flute
  • Wind instruments
  • Transverse flute

20+ Years of Hindustani Classical Training – Bansuri & Vocal Lessons Rooted in Gayaki Ang—welcoming all levels to develop through personalised training

  • Flute
  • Wind instruments
  • Transverse flute

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About Vicky

I’m Swarnayan, a Bansuri flautist and passionate educator with more than two decades of dedicated training in Indian classical music. My journey began with classical vocal studies in the Bishnupur Gharana, which deeply informs my approach to Bansuri playing. Learning under disciples of Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia from the Maihar Gharana, I was trained in the Gayaki Ang tradition, emphasising expressive, voice-like phrasing on the flute.

I believe in teaching music as a living art form. By integrating vocal techniques, flute fundamentals, and thoughtful discussion of raga emotion and philosophy, my lessons are engaging, intuitive, and deeply musical. I welcome students of all levels and tailor each lesson to individual goals, creating a positive and encouraging space for growth and artistic exploration.

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  • All levels
  • English

Languages in which the lesson is available :

English

My approach combines the discipline of Hindustani classical fundamentals with the expressive depth of vocal training to enrich Bansuri performance. Years of vocal study inform my teaching, enabling students to access the flute’s subtleties with clarity and intuition. Lessons go beyond technique, inviting students into the philosophical and emotional world of ragas and compositions. This immersive, holistic method cultivates technical mastery alongside a deep, personal connection to music, offering an inspiring learning journey for students at every stage.

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  • R1091

Package rates

  • 5h: R5457
  • 10h: R10914

online

  • R1091/h

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The free first lesson with Vicky allows you to get to know the tutor and discuss your needs and expectations.

  • 45min

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Find out more about Vicky

  • 1) When did you develop an interest in your chosen field and in private tutoring?

    I developed my interest in Hindustani Classical Music at a very young age. What began as curiosity gradually became discipline, and discipline slowly became devotion. Through years of structured training in Bansuri and vocal music under the traditional Guru-Shishya system, I realised that classical music is not just performance — it is character building.

    Private tutoring began organically. After performances and advanced training, students and parents started approaching me for guidance. I discovered that teaching gives me a different kind of fulfilment — watching a student progress from producing their first clear note to confidently exploring a raga independently is deeply rewarding.

    For me, teaching is not separate from learning — it is an extension of it.
  • 2) Tell us more about the subject you teach, the topics you like to discuss with students (and possibly those you like a little less).

    2) Tell us more about the subject you teach, the topics you like to discuss with students (and possibly those you like a little less).
    I teach Hindustani Classical Music with a strong foundation in Gayaki Ang — the vocal style approach — applied to both Bansuri and vocal training.

    In lessons, we explore:

    Raga structure and development (Alaap, Bol Aalap, Taans)

    Breath control and tone production

    Layakari (rhythmic intelligence)

    Improvisation and creative confidence

    Emotional interpretation of ragas

    Voice culture and vocal health

    Stage confidence and musical presence

    I especially enjoy helping students understand the psychology of a raga — why certain phrases evoke specific emotions and how subtle microtonal shifts shape expression.

    What I encourage students to move beyond is mechanical memorisation. Technique is important, but true music begins when understanding replaces imitation.
  • 3) Did you have any role models; a teacher that inspired you?

    Yes — my Guru remains my greatest influence. Beyond technique, I learned discipline, humility, and respect for tradition.

    I have also been deeply inspired by Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, whose Gayaki Ang approach transformed the expressive possibilities of the Bansuri, and Pandit Bhimsen Joshi, whose emotional depth showed how surrender to music creates transcendence.

    From them, I learned that music is not about speed or complexity — it is about sincerity and emotional truth.
  • 4) What do you think are the qualities required to be a good tutor?

    A good tutor must combine expertise with empathy.

    Key qualities include:

    Patience and clarity

    Strong technical foundation

    Adaptability to different learning speeds

    Encouragement without pressure

    The ability to inspire discipline

    Active listening

    Most importantly, a tutor must recognise that every student has a unique musical personality. The role of a teacher is not to create copies, but to guide individuals toward their own authentic sound.
  • 5) Provide a valuable anecdote related to your subject or your days at school.

    During my early training, I once struggled for months to stabilise a single long note (Sa) on the Bansuri. I was eager to learn fast taans and impressive passages, but my Guru insisted I master breath stability first.

    He told me: “If your Sa is unstable, your music has no home.”

    At the time, it felt slow and frustrating. Years later, I understand that this foundation shaped everything. When my students become impatient, I share this story — and when they finally produce a perfectly steady note, the transformation in their confidence is beautiful to witness.
  • 6) What were the difficulties or challenges you faced or still facing in your subject?

    One ongoing challenge is balancing tradition with modern expectations. In today’s fast-paced world, many learners expect quick results. Classical music, however, demands patience and consistent Riyaz.

    Another challenge is maintaining vocal stamina and breath endurance — this requires continuous refinement and self-discipline.

    Even after 20+ years of training, I still consider myself a lifelong student. Every raga reveals new dimensions over time. The learning never truly ends — and that keeps the art alive.
  • 7) Do you have a particular passion? Is it teaching in general or an element of the subject or something completely different?

    My deepest passion is transformation through sound.

    Teaching is the medium — but what truly motivates me is helping students discover their own musical identity. Whether someone wants to pursue classical depth, semi-classical versatility, or simply learn for personal enrichment, I guide them with structured progression and creative freedom.

    I am also deeply interested in the meditative and scientific aspects of sound — how vibration influences emotion, focus, and even mental clarity.
  • 8) What makes you a Superprof?

    What makes me a Superprof is commitment, structure, and authenticity.

    20+ years of disciplined classical training

    Strong Gayaki Ang foundation for expressive development

    Personalised lesson plans tailored to each student

    Clear technical progression from beginner to advanced

    Focus on both artistry and discipline

    International online teaching experience

    I don’t simply teach compositions — I mentor musicians.

    My aim is that every student I work with develops not just skill, but sensitivity, confidence, and independence in music.
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