Resuming Guitar Classes

Well, the last 14 days' seems like a dream. Wish it was. Have to get back to reality. So glad that work involves music and meeting lots of people wanting to learn new things. Makes a big difference in dealing with change ...
Ravi 

RaGa School Of Music loses a well-wisher

One of the primary sources of inspiration behind RaGa School was my mother, a great supporter of music. Though not 'formally' trained, she was always in demand to sing during family functions and casual get-togethers. Being from the South and having lived for many years in the north of India, she was versatile in singing songs across multiple languages. This helped me, my brother and sister appreciate music without bias towards a particular language or genre.

Unfortunately, she left us all on the evening of the 14th. But not without a battle of over a year with an ailment that could not be controlled. She remained a positive person through out and I'm sure, her influence in our thinking will continue. We feel even more responsible to make her proud by setting greater goals for RaGa School of Music.

My wife Gayathri, and I will be able to resume our respective classes (Veena and Guitar) only after completion of all ceremonies. Means that we will resume classes on Wednesday the 28th. 

Keyboard, Bhavageethe, Tabla classes and Veena classes handled by Smt Meena will continue as usual.

Would also like to thank a number of you who have sent us messages. Really appreciate your comforting words.

Ravi & Gayathri (Parvathy)

   

Launch of Tabla & Junior Keyboard Classes

We've recently launched Tabla classes. Happens every Sunday afternoon. Wonderful to have Shri Srinivas R Kakhandaki, a professional Tabla player hailing from a family of musicians, join our team!

Also, happy to share that our 2nd Junior Keyboard Course (for 6 to 8 yr olds) is getting over this week. The 3rd   and final course/batch for this year commences on 12-September. Registrations are now open.

Good to be back!

Back in action this week! One month away from six strings can be quite bad ... fingers not moving :)

Ravi

How are the ex-students doing ?

Some of you, I get to meet/hear from. Some of you, it's been a while. Just curious to know whether the passion for music is still going strong or has diminished. If you've put up any material (not looking for the ultimate performance!) on youtube or any other shared forum, please let me know. Would love to see/hear you and see the progress you've made.

Cheers - Ravi

Know more about Sus chords

Pretty neat explanation of Sus chords. Useful to subscribe to Acoustic Guitar. From time to time I've come across nice articles ranging from how to play, to how to maintain your instruments. Hope this is useful ...

http://www.acousticguitar.com/article/default.aspx?articleid=26653

First junior keyboard batch completes it's course!

Another satisfying moment ... the first ever set of kids (age group of 6 to 8) completed its keyboard course. Meant to be a primer/introduction to playing the keyboard, the focus was on getting these enthusiastic kids to channelize their energy into playing some music. Tough ask, considering that they are not used to sitting in one place for more than a few minutes!

So on this eventful day, the participants got an opportunity to perform in front of their parents. While little fingers belted out Twinkle Twinkle, Humpty Dumpty, London Bridge, Waving Flag, Kal Ho Na Ho ... one was left reflecting on the potential in today's children. Wonder how many future A R Rahmans and Stephen Devasys we got to see today :)

Big thanks to my friend and important member of RaGa School, Jinto, who showed a lot of patience in guiding these kids to this stage.

View those moments at https://picasaweb.google.com/109746475327461737214/RaGaJamJrI#

Until the next batch which kicks off in June ....