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 […]
Stage performances can be unnerving. Even accomplished musicians and singers can become edgy before performances. Is there something you can do to prepare yourself to play well on stage? How do you hold your own when you are in the company of a maestro? Dr. Ambi Subramaniam shares his experiences on performing on stage as […]
There are so many musicians and performers today. How can you differentiate yourself from them? What can you do to make your music unique? Dr. Ambi Subramaniam, shares what he does to try to create different music, what his influences were, and his learning curve. How many hours do you practise the violin? It has […]
At what age should you start music classes for your child? Should you wait till they show some mild prowess before you register them for formal music classes? Or should you make the first effort and condition them to become musical? What is the easiest music instrument for a child to learn? Dr. Ambi Subramaniam […]
Many people experience stage fright when they have to perform. The thing with stage fright is that it is not a one-time experience. Performers experience it over and over again every time they have to go up in front of people. It does reduce with increased practice, but you can expect some nerves every time […]
Music has so many benefits for children – it facilitates brain development, making them creative, innovative, and collaborative while also being a source of fun and relaxation. So, naturally, as a parent, you will be interested to know what kind of music your 8 year old or 12 year old or even your infant should […]
Whether you are a student, aspiring singer or musician or a professional performer, how many hours a day of practise is advisable? Can small children sit for long hours of practice? Is there an age-wise chart that parents can follow for their children? What should you do on days you don’t feel like practising? Dr. […]
Songwriting is a delightful art. Are you writing a song? Is this your first song? Or have you written many before? Either way, several songwriters will testify that each time they start writing, it feels like the first time! Because you have to start from scratch each time. In fact, the first time you write […]