What is the right age to start Indian classical music?
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Tanusree Sarkar
Vocal music Trainer with 13 years of experience in teaching along with Harmonium and Keyboard
Definitely, no age limit to learn music.If you love music, immediately contact a good experienced trainer, who will teach you with proper way.
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I have a student who is 6 years old and she is sharp and good. Basically it depends on the child's ability i believe
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4-5 is perfect. I started when I was 4. But any age is fine. I have students of all age groups. I teach Sitar. Please contact me if interested. Thanks!
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Basu Chakraborty
Veteran Music Teacher
Hi Sunita, There is not age to learn music. You just need to do regular practice. Pls contact me if you are willing to learn. You can explore it if you like it you may continue. !! Hindustani Music is a beautiful ocean. :)
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At 5+ a child can start with Classical music. Before that the child can do light music and be exposed to classical music by listening to good classical music. Above 6 years is the optimal time I think to get seriously into Classical music.
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Hi Sunita :) One can start learning at any age if one is really interested in listening, getting instructed, practicing what is taught ! There are kids who are of 2/3/4 years old - just by listening they pick it up & sing it the way it was sung :) ... Its good if one is of tender age but it doesn't mean...
read more Hi Sunita :) One can start learning at any age if one is really interested in listening, getting instructed, practicing what is taught ! There are kids who are of 2/3/4 years old - just by listening they pick it up & sing it the way it was sung :) ... Its good if one is of tender age but it doesn't mean that adults can't pick up / learn music ... All depends on the student's liking & intention :) Best Wishes read less
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Harshubhdeep Singh Sodhi
Vocal Classical Music
There is no age limits in terms of learning music.But I think that if you have a goo desire to do that,you should quickly start it at any age.As I started learning Vocal Classical at the age of 4 only.But one may start it at any age.
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Radhakrishnan Sundaram
Thiruvidaimarudur Radhakrishnan A Grade Artist
Age does not matter and interest matters.
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Indian classical is endless subject, early start is always better
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Right age of starting indian classical music as per our method should be 10.
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