There can be any number of reasons why people take up learning a musical instrument. Personal enjoyment, self-expression, relaxation, not to mention several cognitive benefits, are all things that can ...

Blair Tindall's autobiography, Mozart in the Jungle: Sex, Drugs and Classical Music, created quite a stir when it was published in America last month. I ordered a copy, in guilty expectation of a muck ...

Bangladesh boasts a rich musical heritage, where classical music holds a special place. Shaped by centuries of tradition, the practice of classical music has evolved over generations. Classical music ...

Classical music is slowly fading from the mainstream, laments Pravin Godkhindi. “There is immense musical talent in the world but it comes with its own set of challenges,” said the Hindustani flautist ...

You can deepen your classical music knowledge. In “ Easy mode”, you can challenge the standard quiz! In “ Challenge mode”, you can challenge the music introduction-challenge quiz! “Archive” Mode let’s ...

Sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan has a word of caution for aspiring musicians, "Don't learn classical music if you want a career." New Delhi: Sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan has a word of caution for ...

An inner-city school where more than 50 languages are spoken has found a way to break down barriers — classical music. Highbury Grove secondary is fast gaining a reputation as a hub for young ...

Classical music suffers from a "sense of entitlement" and needs to learn lessons from other, more "provocative" genres, says composer Alexis Ffrench. Ffrench (above left), who will perform at ...

There is a wall decorated with etchings of musical notes and musicians playing drums, guitar and the harmonium. Next to the wall, sit a music teacher and his students. Drums, harmonium, and melodious ...