With the Grammy Awards just round the corner, a lot of independent musicians find themselves wondering if they have a shot at the awards. While a lot of us assume that the Grammy Awards are mostly for big-time artists and world famous up-and-comers, the truth is that they’re open to all artists who submit. Here’s […]
As we gear up for one of the most anticipated times of year in India, we find ourselves asking the age-old question: what should we gift our families? The idea behind Diwali gifting started as an opportunity to give our loved ones something they’d treasure. With the pressure to be as over-the-top as possible, it […]
When working virtually, two things matter most: the team’s mental health and creating asense of community. These are critical components on their own, and have an addedbenefit of ensuring productivity. If you’re a team leader, or an entrepreneur, or are even looking to take initiative and make adifference to the environment you’re working in, consider […]
Whether you’re a singer, instrumentalist, composer, producer, songwriter, or distributor and music marketer, Spotify is at the heart of what you do. We recently held a masterclass (open to all established and aspiring musicians) – delivered by a leader from Spotify India. Here were some of his takeaways on how you can start growing through […]
It’s a well-known fact that music has the ability to bring people together – whether it’s bonding over the nostalgia of an old favourite song, or sharing the energy of a live performance, people feel connected to others through music. It’s a great opportunity to look at the role of music in the workplace, and […]
Sometimes when people want to learn music, they don’t really have an idea of what they want to learn specifically – singing, a melodic instrument, percussion? While making the decision, it’s important to keep in mind what you like. Do you like the idea of singing? Or has it always been your dream to play the […]
As artists, we often find songs that we enjoy, and that we want to put our own spin on. Making a cover version of another’s song is fairly common and can be a fun creative process. Some artists are exclusively cover artists, some do a mix of covers and originals, and some prefer to do […]
That most commercial music in India stems from Bollywood is a fact. Bollywood music caught the nation’s attention, making people laugh and cry along with their favourite superstars. No one wondered why all the actors seemed to sing with the same voice. In fact, in the early days of cinema, most people didn’t even know […]
Lullabies exist in almost every language, and for most of us, lullabies provide a backdrop to our childhoods. If (and when) we become parents ourselves, we try to pass on the lullabies our parents sang to us. Interestingly, they have a unique place in every culture across the world. This is because babies prefer their […]
It can be a little controversial to explore the music-spirituality connection. Many question whether it is appropriate to teach “religious” songs from a faith other than your own. A lot of traditional music was born in places of worship. And a lot of great musicians and composers were priests and saints who created their art […]