As a GURU
Sri Amrit has been teaching Khanjira, Mridangam, Konnakol & various aspects of Indian Classical Rhythm & Music to many students all around the world. Thus spreading the rich culture & heritage far & wide & passing them on to the next generations.
Many of his students are performing in concerts from several years. There are many of them who have secured ‘A’, ‘B High’ & ‘B’ Grade from the All India Radio.
Apart from that, there are many foreign students from USA, UK, Europe, Australia, Israel, Jordan, Malaysia, Thailand & many other countries who have been studying from Sri Amrit offline & online.
COURSES
Sri Amrit has released an instructional educational DVD in 2007 called “Khanjira - The journey within…” which is a very useful guide for learners to practice the traditional classical authentic method of Khanjira playing. The DVD got huge popularity receiving great acclaim amongst performers & learners worldwide.
Sri Amrit has also released an online Khanjira Course titled 'KHANJIRA _The Rhythm Chakra', for the benefit of beginners. This course is uniquely crafted, teaching the special techniques of playing the Khanjira creating a lifetime opportunity to learn the authentic techniques of Khanjira, the Indian frame drum from Khanjira Legend Late Guru Vidwan Sri Harishankar's school of thought. The course is designed in such a way that anyone interested & passionate about music & rhythm can learn from it & benefit immensely from this treasure trove of lessons. Many students around the world have benefited from this course. More & more aspirants are registering to this course.
CLINICS, LECTURE DEMONSTRATIONS & WORKSHOPS
Sri Amrit has conducted a Clinic on ‘MODERN KHANJIRA ART’ & gave a ‘Khanjira Solo’ performance in the PERCUSSIVE ARTS SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION - PASIC 2007 in Columbus {Ohio, USA}.
Sri Amrit conducted Lecture demonstration on “Sri G. Harishankar’s Contribution” for the Taalavadya KalaKendra (Percussive Arts Centre in their Annual ‘Thalavaadyothsav’ National Festival in 2007.
Sri Amrit has conducted many Workshops & Lecture Demonstrations for many prestigious institutions like Berkley School of Music (BOSTON) & ARIZONA State University and more, during his tour to the USA in 2008.
Sri Amrit’s Lecture demonstration on “The Prominence of Khanjira as a Layavadya and its influence in World Percussion Stream” in ‘Sadhana’ Rhythmology National Seminar for Sri Swathi Thirunal College of Music, Thrivananthapuram for a National Seminar on Percussion traditions.
Sri Amrit performed a Khanjira Demonstration - Solo titled ‘Naada Chakra’ for the Bangalore International Centre in June 2011.
Sri Amrit’s Lecture demonstration on “Sri G. Harishankar’s Playing Techinques of Khanjira” was awarded the ‘Best Lecture Demonstration Prize’ by the Madras Music Academy in 2011.
Sri Amrit gave a Lecture demonstration on ‘The Evolution, Growth & Development of Deva Vadya Khanjira’ in the 52 nd Anuual Music Conference of Bangalore Gayana Samaja.
Sri Amrit has conducted many workshops for the benefit of learners.
He conducted a two day intense workshop for The World Konnakkol Academy in 2019. He has conducted a special Laya Workshops for Children’s Summer Camps organized by Bimba, Bangalore.