Vocal music is the basis for all classical Indian music, including the instrumental.
The Academy offers instruction in vocal with keyboard accompaniment. Mr. Lyon Leifer 409 Glenview Rd. Mr. Leifer is a disciple of Devendra Murdeshwar in the tradition of the late master, Pannalal Ghosh. He has taught Hindustani music at both the University of Chicago and North Western University. Mr. Marks has a masters degree in Indian music and gives private instruction on the sitar and several other instruments.