We are fast approaching the close of another year and even though my year ends are usually slow and relaxing, this year its been quite demanding so far. The difference is due to my upcoming trip to India and my performance at the Chennai music festival that's increasing my commitment to practice and ready up and also finish up my responsibilities at work, home and with students for upcoming performances.
On Sunday, I performed a classical concert at a '60th Birthday ' and it turned out to be quite a good practice for myself following which some of my students performed some classical light music to accomodate the lighter audience. It was a good experience to entertain diverse interests. In addition, I am training some of my students for an upcoming performance at Chinmaya Mission fund raising event and also deep into thoughts for a 'JAM' session for that performance.
I am on my nth round of raga practice for my concert on the 21st and still have to work on the finer nuances and make it sound effortless and easy even though I am all tensed even thinking about it. Hope I learn that trick soon enough. New ideas and changes to incorporate everyday and wish I could do a change control on the learning process. Students are catching up well so far and hope they keep the practice going during the break.
On Sunday, I performed a classical concert at a '60th Birthday ' and it turned out to be quite a good practice for myself following which some of my students performed some classical light music to accomodate the lighter audience. It was a good experience to entertain diverse interests. In addition, I am training some of my students for an upcoming performance at Chinmaya Mission fund raising event and also deep into thoughts for a 'JAM' session for that performance.
I am on my nth round of raga practice for my concert on the 21st and still have to work on the finer nuances and make it sound effortless and easy even though I am all tensed even thinking about it. Hope I learn that trick soon enough. New ideas and changes to incorporate everyday and wish I could do a change control on the learning process. Students are catching up well so far and hope they keep the practice going during the break.