You are so talented... I was having a bad day but then I found your channel... you have no idea how much your music helped me..... I wish i could meet you in person and thank you, you are such an angel.
Being a Western person, the level you have reached in Indian Music is appreciable. I wish even I could have learnt it being an Indian. Hats off to your intrest and dedication Sir, which many Indians don't know the value of their own culture and Art evolved by our ancestors.
Thanks Avinash. Well, when I was in boarding school in India, as a kid, all of us, including most of the Indian nationals, all listened to rock and pop music, and not even to Bollyood songs, let alone Indian classical. In fact, the Indian classical music concert that took place annually was the only concert that was compulsory, as very few students would have gone to it otherwise. Indian classical music is very difficult to appreciate when one is learning it as a beginner. Unlike Piano, where you can already sound pretty good playing simple western classical pieces written by the great composers, within one or two years. It takes 10 years of diligent practice at least to sound anything like you are supposed to, on sitar. It's an arduous journey but well worth it.
@@avinashsurpur7569 I was raised from the age of 1.5 years old, in Nepal in a remote village by my American parents, who are both medical doctors (surgeon and pediatrician). When I was in 6th standard, I went to a boarding school in India. My parents chose this vocation in obedience to God's call on their lives to serve people who had no access, at that time, to medical care.
@@avinashsurpur7569 At my boarding school in Mussoorie we had all three systems, Indian, British, and American. Those students preparing to go to IIT had the hardest time, as there is the most competition to enter those institutes in India. They could not participate much in sports or music, but had to give all their time to studies. Next was those preparing for British schools, and finally, those preparing for US schools could participate in so many extra curricular activities, like music. However, once you enter a reputable university, whether in India, UK, or USA, you are faced with the challenge that you must work hard and thoughtfully in order to succeed ultimately, beyond the classroom. Hope, optimism, faith, become the backbones of success wherever you are.
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Thank you Lakshman!
You are so talented... I was having a bad day but then I found your channel... you have no idea how much your music helped me.....
I wish i could meet you in person and thank you, you are such an angel.
Thank you! If you come to Toronto you can meet me!
Being a Western person, the level you have reached in Indian Music is appreciable. I wish even I could have learnt it being an Indian. Hats off to your intrest and dedication Sir, which many Indians don't know the value of their own culture and Art evolved by our ancestors.
Thanks Avinash. Well, when I was in boarding school in India, as a kid, all of us, including most of the Indian nationals, all listened to rock and pop music, and not even to Bollyood songs, let alone Indian classical. In fact, the Indian classical music concert that took place annually was the only concert that was compulsory, as very few students would have gone to it otherwise. Indian classical music is very difficult to appreciate when one is learning it as a beginner. Unlike Piano, where you can already sound pretty good playing simple western classical pieces written by the great composers, within one or two years. It takes 10 years of diligent practice at least to sound anything like you are supposed to, on sitar. It's an arduous journey but well worth it.
@@SitarToronto can I ask you being a Canadian why you studied in India, as Canada is much advanced than India and US is neighbouring to you.
@@avinashsurpur7569 I was raised from the age of 1.5 years old, in Nepal in a remote village by my American parents, who are both medical doctors (surgeon and pediatrician). When I was in 6th standard, I went to a boarding school in India. My parents chose this vocation in obedience to God's call on their lives to serve people who had no access, at that time, to medical care.
@@SitarToronto And I am quirious to know what is the difference between Indian and US education if you can explain.Please
@@avinashsurpur7569 At my boarding school in Mussoorie we had all three systems, Indian, British, and American. Those students preparing to go to IIT had the hardest time, as there is the most competition to enter those institutes in India. They could not participate much in sports or music, but had to give all their time to studies. Next was those preparing for British schools, and finally, those preparing for US schools could participate in so many extra curricular activities, like music. However, once you enter a reputable university, whether in India, UK, or USA, you are faced with the challenge that you must work hard and thoughtfully in order to succeed ultimately, beyond the classroom. Hope, optimism, faith, become the backbones of success wherever you are.
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