How Do You Learn Carnatic Music?
Carnatic Music refers to the classical music form of Southern India, having roots in the Vedas (ancient texts derived from the vibrations in space) which comprise thousands of hymns. References to music are found in ancient Indian texts and scriptures dating back to 600 BC. It is a complex system of music with 72 basic scales on the octave and a variety of melodic motion. Learning Carnatic Music, like any other art form, is a lifelong quest. Find a Guru (teacher) well-versed in Carnatic Music and who has experience teaching it. Ask friends and family for names of teachers in your area. Look for ads in your neighborhood Indian grocery stores, restaurants or Hindu temples. Visit websites like eknazar and skim their classifieds listings for your city. Many Carnatic Music teachers advertise in these places. Expose yourself to Carnatic Music. Listen to it at every possible opportunity. Go to kutcheris (Carnatic Music concerts). Buy or borrow CDs. Listen to compositions online or while you d
