Is the Baku conservatory in the capital of Azerbaijan accessible to everybody?
Yes, of course. Everybody can study there, if only he or she has talent. There are two conservatories in Azerbaijan: the Folk Music Academy, where folk art is taught, and the Folk Conservatory and Classical Music Academy. So, everybody who has talent can enroll? I think you could say that everybody is talented in Azerbaijan! As soon as children are born and put into a cradle, they start to absorb the couleur of Azerbaijan, and its air. Because of this, people are talented, and sing from their childhood onwards. I was told I started singing when I was 3-4 years old; I would have been both playing and singing ever since. Later, I graduated from the school where I was taught to play the naghara and the daff, particular types of drum. Your father played the stringed tar, is that correct? Yes, he played the tar, but he never received official education. However, in Azerbaijan you dont necessarily need official education in order to perform your music on stage. Anybody with talent will be ac
