Let me make this clear: the sarod is not a beginner's instrument. It demands knowledge of vocal theory and percussion before it can be attempted. For someone who hasn't got a firm grasp of where the notes should be, the sarod is possibly one of the worst instruments to start off with.
I'm consistently amazed at the number of people who take up Indian classical instrumental music without going through (even informal) vocal training. Not sure of who their gurus are, but unless you are a genius, attempting the instrumental idiom without vocal training is not a path I'd recommend. More so if you are a westerner - it should then be a mandatory requirement.
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