Soul of Sound: Understanding Hindustani Classical Music
Stop just listening and start understanding the heartbeat of Hindustani classical music. Our 'Soul of Sound' workshops at Myna Academy help you decode raaga and taal in a way that feels natural, accessible, and deeply personal.
In this video, Milind Singh introduces the 'Soul of Sound' workshop, designed for anyone who loves and wants to understand Hindustani classical music. We explore the core concept of raaga in an interesting and accessible way.
What can you expect from our 'Soul of Sound' session on Raaga? In this conversation, Milind Singh explains how we break down the structure of a raaga and explore how different artists bring their own flavor to the same melody.
Music speaks the language of the soul. This clip from our 'Soul of Sound' workshop shows participants learning about raagas and exploring taals, demonstrating how we make the experience about understanding, not just listening.
This video from our 'Soul of Sound' workshop focuses on Raagas, the heart and soul of Indian music. It's a guided experience where listening becomes learning, and sound becomes a pathway to awareness.
Music is more than notes; it's heartbeat, pulse, and soul. This video captures the beginning of a 'Soul of Sound' session focused on taal, the rhythmic cycle that gives music its structure and magic.
What is the importance of taal in music? Milind Singh explains how taal provides movement and discipline, just as sur creates emotion. This video invites you to our workshop to understand this deeper concept.
Join us for a 'Soul of Sound' workshop to become a 'rasik' (a connoisseur) instead of just a listener. This video explains how we delve into the nuances of Hindustani classical music, like the vilambit khayal.
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If you have ever sat at a concert wondering what the artist is doing or why the audience is nodding in specific places, this workshop is your missing link. We do not just talk theory here; we break down the structure of raagas and taals using live audio clips and demonstrations, so you start hearing the music, not just listening to it.
Many people find Hindustani classical music intimidating, but at Myna Academy, we change that. Our 'Soul of Sound' workshops are designed for the curious listener who wants to move beyond simply enjoying a melody to becoming a rasik (connoisseur).
Guided by Milind Singh and Arti Havaldar, these sessions peel back the layers of our musical heritage. We explore the 'what' and 'why' of classical forms—discussing concepts like vilambit khayal, the role of taal (rhythm) as the heartbeat of a piece, and why certain raagas are traditionally sung at specific times of the day.
It is a practical, sensory experience. We play recorded examples, explain the sur (notes), and discuss how artists choose to improvise, giving you a framework to appreciate the complexity behind the beauty.
We host these sessions in our Khar West studio, where we ditch the formal seating for a relaxed, baithak-style environment with cushions. It is a space for questions, conversation, and collective discovery. You do not need to be a musician to join; you just need a desire to connect deeper with the sound. Whether you are a total beginner or someone who has loved this music from afar for years, there is no pressure to perform—just a space to learn, absorb, and reflect.
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At Myna, Milind and I don't just teach music; we build a space where you can connect with it. Whether you're a total beginner or just curious, we break down complex concepts like raagas so they feel natural and close to your heart.
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