Don't be offended - if you check out some of the other posts you'll see that we're one big goofy family.
I don't know of any teachers in your area, but if I can find one in Iowa you should be able to find one in Denver. I'd suggest posting something at the local Indian restaurants or groceries. If there is a "Friends of India" association out there you might want to check them out - that's who put me in touch with my teacher.
I haven't been to any Indian celebrations myself, but most Indians that I know are flattered when others are interested in their culture.
Yeah, that's the trouble with email and the net, we can't hear the inflectionsand such. Emoticons help only a little. I used to CAPITALZE everything until I found out it was considered yelling.
There's `sposed to be a independence social nearby, I thoughtI'd look there for some contacts.
I googled "denver" "indian classical music" for you, and while I didn't look at all the listings returned, I did find some info in one that should get you started:
Raga
Denver, CO
TEL: (303) 442 9980
Learn sitar, sarod, vocal and others from senior disciple of Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, Pandit Ravi Shankar and Pandit Nikhil Banerjee. All levels, call Akbar School (303) 442 9980
Sri Paduka Society for Indian Classical Music, CO.(SPSICM)
Contact E-Mail: Hari Devanath Ph: (303) 6840544
