With innovations in software technologies, new kinds of virtual instrument software have emerged that could provide a cost-effective alternative to musicians on a small budget. Prerak sighed as he stared at his computer screen, the drum kit he needed cost more than his internship could pay him in a month. As a progressive rock guitarist, […]
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Sellers say acoustic guitars are the most popularly bought instruments thanks to easily available lessons on social media. Bengaluru: Acoustic guitars are the most sold instruments in Bangalore. Out of 10 music instrument shops in the city, eight of them said that the acoustic guitar sells the most in their shops. Mayank Khakra, a musician, […]
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Most people say they prefer loud music over silent discos, despite the noise pollution. Bangalore: Silent discos are a rarity and ignored by people in Bangalore as most people prefer loud music, said an event organiser who specialises in silent discos. Surbhi Tiwari, the co-founder of Fusion, an event planning firm said, “We organize silent […]
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Kala Sourabha Foundation introduced Indian Premier League (IPL) format as the theme for their cultural competitions. For the first time, Kala Sourabha Foundation is presenting the concept of Kala Sourabha Drona Arjuna League (KSDL) in the structure of IPL- cricket on 17 December, 2023 at R Gundurao Sports Club, Malleshwaram from 10 a.m-6 p.m. Addressing […]
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Due to a lack of faculty in the Music subject of Bangalore University, fewer students are taking admission. Bangalore: The number of students enrolling in the Music course of the Masters in Performing Arts (MPA) has dipped in Bangalore University. Only nine students are registered in the batch of 2022-23. The music course is under […]
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Students lean towards pop-music or dance for college fests and other programs Students do not prefer classical art performances anymore. BENGALURU: Classical art performances are no longer a popular choice for colleges for annual days and college fests. Apart from the welcome dance and prayer song, there are hardly any classical performances at such […]
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Indian classical musical instruments are losing their charm as electronics take over music production. Over the bustle and the noise of the busy OTC road, the soothing sound of the tabla makes you stop in your tracks. When you walk closer to the sound, you see a small shop with a Mridangam kept outside and […]
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Independent artists stumble upon copies of their work used without credit on social media and other platforms. Independent musicians, bands, and new entrants to the music industry do not register their work for copyright and then find that it has been used without credit to them. High financial expenditure and lack of clarity about copyright […]
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Even as lockdown restrictions ease, independent musicians struggle to perform live concerts in restaurants and clubs. Independent musicians in the city lost their performing opportunities at hotels and restaurants due to the pandemic. Most of them shifted from music to other occupations, to earn their bread. Sachin Banandur, a drummer with the band Parvaaz in […]
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Demand for music therapy increased during the pandemic, say therapists. Many people turned to music therapy as a way of dealing with their problems as the pandemic caused stress, anxiety and emotional loss. Sapna, aged 36, was pregnant when she got Covid. She lost the baby. To cope with the trauma, she turned to music […]
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