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Raga Music
School
The
Raga Music School is based on the Ustad Vilayat Khan Gharana (school)
of Hindustani music system. The school emphasizes not only on the
technical expertise, but also gives the pupil the traditional, cultural
and mythological background of Indian connection to the music.
Thousands of years old music and culture is difficult to
describe in a few months' courses. So the school has fashioned
each course in a way that the students get to recognize and understand not only
the music but also the culture and tradition of India. As the modern historical
and cultural research has shown that the Indian music has developed within a
very complex interaction between people of different races and cultures, it
appears that the ethnic diversity of present day India has been there from the
earliest of times.
The Raga Music School is privileged to
have the support of the great and respected musicians and institutions not only
from Canada but also from India as the Raga Music School is affiliated with the Ustad Vilayat
Khan Music Foundation in New Delhi. The blessings and support of Ustad
Shujaat Khan and Ustad Vilayat Khan is an honor for the Raga Music School to have.
It is this collaboration which distinguishes the Raga Music School from rest of the
crowd.
With the intention of producing high standards in music for the
students and the supporters of the Raga Music School, we are intent to create
yearly workshops and concerts. These workshops will bring the students
closer to the great Ustads and Pandits from who they will not only be learning
music but also will learn about their life style and the subtleties of their
musical world.
The Raga Music School also encourages the students in
organizing and performing in the concerts and workshops. It is our belief that
organizing is a big part of learning any kind of art form. Students will be part
of the organizing team and also be performing. This will develop the confidence
in the students as they will experience the backstage activates first hand.
Students of all level are welcome to the Raga Music School. We are sure if
you come once you will be part of us forever.
The Raga Music School has a
vast library of books, audio and video material. This library is specifically
for the students of the school and who ever desires to gather knowledge
about Indian Classical Music. Our school firmly believes that
listening and watching is a big part of learning any art form.
The Raga
Music School strives to produce excellent results which would not only make the
students proud but also the richly diverse and culturally motivated community of
Canada. The school caters to students throughout Ontario,
especially Toronto, Brampton, Hamilton and Scarborough.
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