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A friend in deed – A tribute to the tireless PBS – T.V. Ramprasadh

A friend in deed   – A tribute to the tireless PBS – T.V. Ramprasadh This man never ceases to amaze me. At 83, he walks into my concert this December 2012 assisted by his son, sits in the first row and through the entire concert. He never leaves before telling what he felt about the concert. On some occasions he has written spontaneous poetry, of a high order, and read Read more [...]

Responsibility of guiding students – T.V. Ramprasadh

Responsibility of guiding students – T.V. Ramprasadh Many young men or women come to me with a typical question? Is it viable to take music as a profession ? It is definitely a difficult one to answer.We need to provide real responsible and considered answers to such queries. The options open to people in the music industry are multifold 1)   Read more [...]

Is there an age for learning music? – T.V. Ramprasadh

There is absolutely no age for learning. A little child learns music from the tender age of two. Yes, we must initiate the child into formal music at seven, when he can read musical notation and when he can sit focussed in a place for a class at least half an hour. I only advice the children Read more [...]

How to listen to music – Part II – T.V. Ramprasadh

The Human body is by nature wired and built to enjoy music. it is only unfortunate that many of us have shut off this feature. Many have asked me during my various tours, as to how to listen to music. My answer to all of them is that when you listen to music, just submit yourself. Do not listen to Read more [...]

How to listen to music – Part I – T.V. Ramprasadh

By TV Ramprasadh, Carnatic Vocalist and teacher The Human body is by nature wired and built to enjoy music . It is only unfortunate that many of us have shut off this feature. Many have asked me during my various tours, as to how to listen to music. My answer to all of them is that when you listen Read more [...]

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