Do think electronic instruments like the electronic Tanpura can recreate sounds of a real Tanpura?
Electronic Tanpura has come a long way. Even though it cannot substitute a real one, I think it is very helpful especially for riyaz. I remember once I needed to practice and my roommates were busy studying. So I took my electronic Tanpura to the bathroom, shut the door and practiced. While an electronic Ishraj may never replace a real one, it may help keep alive the sounds from that instrument that may die without competent players. What goals have you set for your musical career? I would love to have a school in my Guru’s name to teach music. He was a great believer in bringing music to as many people as possible. If I live in the US I would like to do for vocal music what Pandit Ravi Shankar has done for Sitar and Ustad Alla Rakha Khan Saheb has done for Sarod. I know these are big dreams but I think if God wills it, we can make it happen. Thank you for your time and best wishes for your future. Thank you.
