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Hello, melody seekers! If you’ve been following our blogs—from the timeless tomes of Indian Classical Music (ICM) to the intricate alankaras that adorn our ragas—you’re already attuned to the deeper rhythms of this art form. Today, as a passionate flute teacher with years of guiding students through the bamboo’s breathy whispers, I’m thrilled to share […]

Welcome back to our melodic journey through the enchanting world of Indian Classical Music (ICM)! If you’ve explored the timeless books in our previous post, you’re ready to dive deeper into the practical heart of ICM: “Alankaras”. These “ornaments” or “embellishments” are the sparkling jewels that transform simple notes into soul-stirring expressions. Whether you’re a

From the sacred Vedic hymns to contemporary analyses, books on Indian Classical Music (ICM) serve as gateways to its soul-stirring essence. Given the vast ocean of literature—this blog highlights important works in chronological order, focusing on foundational treatises and influential modern texts. Lets embark on this journey together! Ancient Foundations: The Roots Of Melody (Pre-common

The Sacred Breath Behind Flute In Indian tradition, breath is life (Prana) and sound is consciousness (Naad). When these two unite, music becomes more than entertainment—it becomes sadhana. Among all musical instruments, the flute (Bansuri) stands closest to the human breath. It does not require striking, plucking, or bowing—it requires only breath. For this very

Hello Aspiring Flautists, There are some melodies that were simply born for the Bansuri. When you play these bhajans slowly on the flute, people don’t just listen… they close their eyes, smile, and sometimes cry happy tears. Here are the 7 most soul-stirring bhajans that sound absolutely magical on Bansuri. I have chosen them because

Hey Melody Lovers, Have you ever listened to a bansuri playing a slow raaga at dusk, and felt your worries melt away like mist in the morning sun? That’s the essence of Raagdari Sangeet—the heart of Indian classical music. It’s not just melodies; it’s a profound system where every note carries an emotion, every scale

Hey Music Lovers, Today we are doing something every serious Bansuri student must pin on the wall: The exact 12 swaras that form the entire universe of Indian Classical Music. There are only 12 possible notes in one octave (saptak). Out of these 12, we use 7 main (shuddha) swaras and 5 altered (vikrit) swaras

Hey Music Practitioners, In the quiet hours before dawn, when the world sleeps, the true musicians rise. Not for applause, not for fame, but for riyaaz—that sacred, unyielding dialogue between the soul and sound. Riyaaz (the devoted, mindful practice) and abhyaas (the disciplined repetition) are more than routines; they are the forge where raw talent