Learning music is always fun. More so with the Kodaly music philosophies. Music learning is a part of both hobby activity and education. Kodaly children’s music education cater to all requirements. May it be learning for fun or learning for many years. Unfortunately, in Kolkata, there is a lack of awareness about the benefits of
In Kolkata, music education is tagged as a hobby class. Specialized children’s music classes in Kolkata are rare due to the non-availability of internationally trained music educators. So, does Kolkata completely lack specialized music classes for children? The answer is NO. Academy for Musical Excellence in association with the Kodaly-inspired music education. India offer specialized
Many of us dream of playing on the piano. We strike the black and white keys to play our favourite tune. Some can do it, while others cannot. With formal training, we all can play beautiful music on the piano. When and how to begin piano lessons? The answer is simple one may join an
The violin is a magnificent musical instrument. The history of stringed instruments in Europe guides us to Italy and introduces the lyra or viola da braccio. “Braccio” means arm, and the instrument was played held against the arm. Soon after, we see the introduction of the viola da gamba. “Gamba” means leg, and the instrument
Many people ask the question, how long does it take to learn the guitar? Well, the question is incomplete in many ways. It does not mention what the learner is aiming for and what grade he aspire to complete. International music schools like the Academy for Musical Excellence, AMEC offer sequential graded courses for guitar.
Indian music is said to be rooted in the Vedas. Belief says- that God himself is a musical sound that pervades the whole universe, i.e. Nada Brahma. Ma Saraswati, the Hindu deity of knowledge, plays the Veena, the vedic musical instrument. All through these centuries, for over 5000 years, India’s cultural heritage expanded by the
The violin is a royal musical instrument. There are many interesting facts about the violin. Let us first know the history of the musical instrument. Andre Amati from Cremona in the Lombardy region of northern Italy (which became the centre of violin production) and Gasparo di Bertolotti from Salon were prominent manufacturers of the earliest
Today music is not only about entertainment but also about lifestyle. Research proves the benefits of musical sounds and vibrations that influence humans, increase dairy quality and production, help in plant growth and better quality harvest, fish movements and many more. Humans across geographies have been practising music according to their culture, cuisine and lifestyle
The guitar is a fascinating musical instrument from Europe. It is probably the most popular modern acoustic musical instrument. Strumming a few notes and chords on the guitar is simple, but expressing your emotion takes years of learning and practice. Children, youth, adults and the elderly love the guitar. Many try to play their favourite
The piano is the most admired musical instrument in the world. Everyone wishes to play the piano. It can be your favourite Beatles and ABBA songs or the famous Bollywood songs you can play on the piano. Though anyone can start learning the piano at any age, the best time is from the tender age
