am planning a trip to study indian vocal techniques -
probably in bombay - in november and was wondering whether
anyone out there has studied voice (or any other instrument)
in india and what their experiences were like. in
particular, i am interested in what sort of response you
had from your teachers, and whether it was difficult to
find one who was open to your style of studying (especially
time wise - am thinking of more casual study)
cheers people.
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I started studying the santoor while in India -its like a
hammaered dulcimer and I had been working with one at home-
I studied in Benares on a casual basis and it was great. The
lessons for me worked out to about RS100 a lesson (much
cheaper than home) and the teacher was very good. He taught
a lot of westerners and so had an understanding of the
western character as well as language. I'm not sure what you
mean by 'open to your style of studying' - is your style
very odd? Usually I try something with someone and see if it
meshes, if it doesnt I try someone else. The instrument I
play has very little opportunities for teachers s o I was
fortunate to find devi and lucky we got on well. Because you
are doing voice it should be easier to choose from a large
number of teachers. A girl in my hotel was studying eastern
dance and voice (she was from Spain) and she had a brilliant
time. Teachers in India are very good I have found as a
rule. Lookmabout and see what you turn up. Varanasi is a
real centre for the arts as is Calcutta. You may wish to try
one of them ...I loved Varanasi and when I return to India I
want to rent a house and stay for awhile. Fantastic. Good
luck, have fun
I┤ve had great recommendations for the Vijnana Kala Vedi
Centre in Aranmula Kerala. They have a homepage, and are
also in the LP book. I can┤t recall the adress right now,
but try searching for vijnanakalavedi!
Good Luck!
I know a place in Mumbai where you can train in Classical
Indian music. I used to train there for three years.
It's Called "Sangit Mahabharati" and is in a place called
Juhu Scheme.
It was started by the great Indian tabla player Pandit
Nikhil Ghosh and his brother Pandit Panalal Ghosh(argulably
Indias best flutest ever).
It's now run by his (Nikhil) sons Drubh and Nayan Ghosh and
their sister (great singer) Tulika Ghosh.
Great atmostphere and excellent facilities. Very friendly
and affordable.
You will love it.
E-mail me if you want to know more.