KOR Institute of Music — Course
From strings to soul — the music of India and beyond
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
KOR Institute's String program celebrates the extraordinary breadth of stringed instruments across cultures. From the precision of Western guitar to the centuries-old traditions of Indian classical instruments like the Santoor, students explore both technique and the expressive soul of string playing.
Start Your JourneyInstrument / Discipline
String Instruments
Delivery
In-Person, Surrey BC
Level
Beginner to Advanced
Ages
5+ — Kids, Youth and Adults
Instructor
Gurmit Kor, Founder
CURRICULUM
Whether you are strumming your first chords on an acoustic or dialing in your tone on an electric, our guitar program covers fingerpicking, flatpicking, chord vocabulary, music reading for guitar, and genre study from folk to rock to blues.
Dive into the intricate rhythms of North Indian classical music with tabla instruction rooted in the Farrukhabad gharana. Learn composition forms — teka, parai, rela, and the rich world of tabla solo performance.
The dholak is the heartbeat of Bhangra, folk music, and devotional song. Master hand technique, basic taals, and the role of the dholak in ensemble settings, from weddings to stage performances.
The santoor's 100+ strings produce a luminous, harp-like sound that defines Kashmiri Sufi and classical music. Learn traditional finger techniques (mein), basic ragas, and the delicate touch required to bring out the instrument's extraordinary resonance.
PROGRAM OUTCOME
String students develop a deep connection with their instrument, learning to express cultural heritage and personal artistry through some of the world's most storied musical traditions.
Reach out to KOR Institute of Music in Surrey, BC — we would love to hear from you.