July 28, 2015
What does a learner take from the taleem by the Guru ?
Musical taleem from my father-guru was not just a lesson or a class. It was more of a valuable and unforgettable session with him because he had a treasure to share with his disciples. The time spent with him cannot be measured by hours or days or months or even years. It was an experience of a lifetime in music. “What you are getting is not just knowledge, Son, but a sacred Vidya”, he would say. I for one knew how sacred he held this Vidya to be. Knowledge......
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July 23, 2015
My Taleem from my Guru- Part 2
My taleem from my Guru was not just confined to the learning sessions at home. It continued everywhere when I was travelling with him for concerts and in the concerts. In taxies ferrying us to...
July 22, 2015
My Taleem from my Guru- Part 1
I am writing this note in response to a friend’s request that he and others were eagerly waiting to hear about my taleem from my Guru. Hence,it’s going to be a personal note and may...
July 10, 2015
How does a Young Musician grow into a Mature Artiste?
What does a talented,young musician do after learning from a good guru for 10-15 years? At this stage he should seriously think about the growth of his music,the maturity in his singing or even search...
July 01, 2015
How To Take Care of Your Voice
Voice is the soul of a singer’s identity. He lives and dies by it because it has to cooperate with him all through his singing days. Voice is a gift of nature and it can...