I am 70 years old and I am learning singing from teachers who are 20 to 30 years old. I I dont feel embarrassed at all to learn from them. In fact they think that it is very inspiring that I wish to learn at this age. I am revising the basics of Piano and Guitar too which I had learned several years ago. I have downloaded your Voxguru app and subscribed to your Courses for Universal Voice culture and Ear Training Basics. I firmly believe that your are never too old to set a new goal or dream a new dream.
Thanks, you have inspired me a lot and I want to start learning guitar and tabla lessons once again; I learnt guitar when I was teenager and the tabla when my daughter was learning Veena. I'm just 60 years! 😂🙏
@@shanmugamsubramaniam8652 I am so happy to hear this. I also started learning the guitar after I crossed 60 and even gave 2 grades of Trinity College Exams. I am back to Guitar and Piano again thanks to Front Row with whom I am doing several courses simultaneously, online. They have some great teachers, all less than half my age. 😀
I am 62 years old and started learning keyboard. My teacher is 28 years old.. I don't feel embarrassed.. I also started singing Bollywood songs.. I am enjoying music and singing at this age .
I'm a university student , 20 years old. I always loved music but never could I learn it in my childhood. Now, I'm quite an introvert and many of my classmates and in hostel they don't talk to me that much, so I will learn music to cope up with my loneliness. I may get successfull by 2025, and it's my dream to sing a song every time when it rains
I am 71 years old and just started taking classes with your Gurus after watching many of your fine videos. This particular video gave me a push to pursue my passion.
I wd say, I am almost in the same boat. From whom do you learmmusic? And where? How to appear for exams? Is it on theory or practicals. I am interested to appear for exams too apart from improving my voucep and singing.
I am also like you. I learner Thirupugal full 503 songs but I didn’t learn from tge😅 basics. I can identify 50 ragas but I can’t identify the swarms & I think I am lagging swarasthanam. I want to improve my skills. Which course have I join
I returned thrice from the doors of my music guru, looking at the young children over there. But finally entered the class in the 4th attempt at the age of 30. 😂 Now its been 2 nd half yrs
You're never too old to learn anything. I have lot of free time now. I am 70. Started from basics last year. Am on gitam 6. I enjoy the session with teacher. Who is much younger to me. We both are very patient. A whole new world opened to me. Am still a toddler in carnatic music. 😀❤️
I've been following VoxGuru, in particular, Pratibha's videos here on TH-cam since the end of 2019 and early 2020. All I can say I it was one of my tipping points to actually start learn singing properly at the beginning of 2020 at age 25. I started from the very beginning with sarali varisai. Yes, it was extremely dry learning the basics and I did doubt myself many times on whether I made the right decision and whether it was worth my time. I thought about this a lot during the Covid-19 lockdown in 2020 where classes stopped for a little while. I can definitely confirm it was and is still completely worth it. I am still training my voice as it is still premature. But each swara exercise and each song you learn definitely builds on each other. But for it to work, consistent practice is a must. (full disclosure, I do struggle with inconsistent practice. But I am getting better at this). The worst thing to do is to compare yourself to other students. Remember, you are on your own musical journey.
Hurray! You will surely succeed. I started learning to play guitar and sing at 52 and Now I am 65 and enjoying myself. Every day I practice for atleast 30 mins to an hour despite my work (yes I still am working in my business). Best wished and regards Sir
Well, I am in my 40s and started with basics 2 montjs back. And my teacher is still in 30s. I pratice at 5am everyday and, see hell lot of difference and confidence. Music is AWESOME! 🙂👍
Our ex-president dr.kalam learnt veena at his latter age...He being good in chanting sloka, once shared with audians "mudakarata.." with meaning in his addressing....
I am 68 ... retirrd...I am not embraced at all... Learning Keboard and singing at the same time... As I live in Canada .. I don't have Guru... But thanks to TH-camrs Gurus like you ... who motivate us.. Love you Daughter
I started learning basics of classical music at the age of 34 back in 1994 when i joined mr Nisar Bazmi pakistani film music comoser who migrated from mumbai in 1963 after giving music in various indian films from 1945 to 1962, like "kar bhala ho bhala"(1956). Now i can sing with harmonium in concerts and now 61 years and still learning. I v a student of 78 year old now who is learning for last 8 years from me.
I am 34 years old but I never feel embarrassed as I love to learn and love music.. My teacher is 10 yrs younger than me but still my guru.. Guru is guru and student is student by experience
Hi Pratibha Sarathy. It’s so nice and informative to listen to you. I am 57 years and started learning classical music 4 years ago. I am lucky to have a fantastic teacher who motivates me . I don’t mind learning music as long as I live and I enjoy my class greatly.
It is nice to see your videos . I'm also adult & am a bathroom singer. I have been practicing my music seeing mam's videos and personal coach from my guru being younger than me. I have passion to play key board and singing which I do for my satisfaction and my enjoyment. Thanks for giving some great and good videos.
Rightly said, there is no age to start learning music (in fact anything). We have been fortunate to have learners from age 5 to 70+. Don't be shy, do what makes you happy🙂
I’m 66, started to learn swaras about three months ago; half an hour a day. Rarely missed a session, as it’s 30 minutes that I really look forward to (“my time”). My wife and I started a new company three years ago so we are extremely busy, but the music time is a precious oasis of time and space. I don’t think of an end goal, just love the process. Having a super supportive family also helps greatly.
Thanks for your Golden words ma'am. I am 40 and I started learning music and flute through TH-cam videos. I am not thinking big or sing like a professional. I am just enjoying it.
I want to thank each and every person who has commented here . And Pratibha Ma'am for having out up this video.. it's so inspiring to read each of the comments.. I'm 34 and i have been putting off starting from basics as it is gruelling .. after watching this video and reading all the stories, definitely enrolling asap..
I am 18 years old. I restarted learning music. I have started learning music at my 13 years. But due to some health issues I wasn't able to continue it. So now I am on a break for 1year
Again, the best singing video I've seen TH-cam. A Zen story answers this, in my opinion, better. The Sixth? Zen Patriarch needed to pass his reign, and his school's First Abbot wrote on a wall..... "The mind is like a mirror, polish it diligently, and it will shine brightly." Next day, the Sixth Patriach reviewed, and said, this is good, but not good enough to be the Seventh Patriarch. A stable hand who thought he knew a bit about Zen, next day wrote something like.... "The mind innately shines brilliantly, what need is there to polish? Rid the obstructions, it's to let the light show through." (something like this). My interpretation is most people's voices are already brilliant-- it's not "singing practice" that will release these. My view is posture changes will foremost help the aged novice to regain his or her brilliant voice. Of course, the catch is, it takes a lot to restore posture as well.
Madam i am 64 years young and learning keyboard carnatic music with passion at its oeak and belief in GOD at ultimate level. Your lessons are exemplary 🙏🏻
For older people, the goal will never be to take it up as a career. It must be something else. For me it was the ability to sing kritis. I wanted to sing all the devotional songs I like. That is the reason so I am not intimidated by the time frame because my teacher teaches me great Krishna songs and bhajans along the way. I also learn pasurams on my own. So be excited about the possibility than be intimidated by the time period.
I’m 38 , and started 2 yrs back which was my long waited wish ..... and now I’m confident. Ma’am, all that u said definitely works which I have been doing . Thanku and thanks for all ur tips and d app!!
I am 40 now started learning Carnatic music along with my daughter since last 3 yrs from Sa Pa Sa...I feel lucky that atleast I have that initiation in this life n hopefully will be able to master in next janmas.. Only issue is I am unable to dedicate time n ofcourse do have difficulties in perfecting swarasthanas though I am at krithis stage now.. struggling to know the right way to perfect swarasthanas and akara ukarams where I find them mostly in krithis..etc
You said devote atleast 30 mins per day to learn... Bt what to do in these 30 mins- basics, vocal Exercises or alankars ?? And if it's that, then till how long that I can stick to one thing only? Plz do guide me....
Im 37 and was passionate about music frm childhood but was nt able to..now i enrolled my kids into Carnatic vocal n even I started learning fem basics😊
Wow ma'am iam 58 and I have join singing hoby classes and also join classical just 2 month ago... Iam very interested in singing please help...your video have given me a much encouragement.... Thank you ma'am
I casually started with Smule about 3 years ago . Picked up familiar songs of MSV sir and moved on to IR songs. Received many favorable comments . Now watching voxguru videos and taking tips on various aspects of singing . Yet to plunge into formal learning
I am 50 plus n I am learning music through my Guru. I love the simple video of voxguru n do my riyaz. Hoping to improve my singing in the process. Agree to each word of Pratibha ji..live and focus on the present..n enjoy the journey rather than worry about future.
I learnt to play a rubbish guitar as an adult in 1984. I didn't improve for 15 years as I was spending time Skiing and sailing. I got a much better guitar in the late 90's and my playing improved. My voice also improved over the years. 3 Years ago, in different circumstances, when I could no longer Ski or Sail as I once did, I returned to music. The 3 guitars I owned then have 4 new brothers. There are Multiple keyboards attached to Midi and VST synths. Including a set of Roland PK5 Bass pedals. I've learnt tuned percussion, classical songs, been busking. And have written a few things that have surprised and pleased a few people. I can't ski like I used to, but I can rock out so much better. And as someone once said "Every time I think, I'm going to solve one musical riddle, 10 more pop up. " So even a passing interest, can turn into a healthy passtime in later life. I'm now teaching Guitar and learning from that. Music is almost as good as Skiing was.
Yes I am learning from Voxguru. Its little tougher to memorise the varisais with talam. Its little embracing to practice in front of others. I do practice for 20 minutes and start singing movie songs for half an hour as my passion drives like music teachers start telling their students to sing devotional songs after their lessons. Now I got to understand that I should not rush to complete the varisais faster. Thank you Voxguru.
Mam, I am 65 yrs young and passionate to learn music.... the problem is my class mates will be small children....if any adults or elders I am ok... Pls motivate me... practice is also a hurdle... However, thanks a lot Mam, for selecting such a subject for discussion
I'm also 64. Was a bass guitarist during my college days, and also did music mixing for live orchestras for a few years. Last year during the pandemic I bought a small keyboard and have started playing on it. Since my target is not to give a stage performance or anything, I just enjoy myself! Keep at it.
You are a great teacher and i would like to learn at my 26 ASAP with voxguru..being passionate always about music...i expect this will bring great happiness to life
Dear Pratibha. Enjoying your videos . I am 67 and would love to learn singing. I have time to practice and would sincerely do it. Your apps are great but my problem is how would I know if I am singing correct Shruti?? Is there a zoom class available
Hello ma'am.. I regularly watch your tips on different aspects of classical music tips...I got a voice with natural sruthi and laya control..but often I feel and I see that my voice is bit shaky due to improper control, not fear...is there a way to balance it ...I am 54 yrs old male...thank you
I totally agree with your viewpoint that it’s never too late to start music. I am 38 years old and I began learning music 4 years ago. I absolutely love my class, my teacher and practice sessions and the time when I ‘graduated’ from Sangeetha Bala Padam- book 1 to book-2 was so exciting for me 😁 I had never been so thrilled to open a new textbook before 😊😊 I don’t think about where I am going with this or whether or not I will do a concert…I just enjoy every little thing I learn from my teacher 😊❤️ Thanks so much, Pratibha ma’am for yet another motivating and informative video!! 😊🙏
I feel awkward to sing at this age and I'm just 21, specially when infront of a good singers😐 I'm very passionate about singing and learning guitar by self.
Madam, I started learning to sing and also play the guitar (Western Music) at the age of 52. Now I am 65 and still learning and enjoying myself. Great stress buster and an occupying hobby. I have my own TH-cam channel with more than 275 uploads. Of late thanks to my wife and Smule I have started singing hindi filmy songs (and also a lot of Tamil songs since I spent my firsyt 16 years there). Proud to say that I can even read and write music. I have even composed my own song but that still needs improvement. I find your channel interesting and in an easy to follow manner that is enjoyable. Please keep it up. God Bless you
@@umahariharan5821 thank you so much for your comments. I suggest you visit my channel youtube/Ram Gulwady and subscribe if you like. I am not aware how to share my videos here! Kind regards Ram 🙏
I'm 17 years old and I'm interested in learning music...My dream is to perform it in stages...How much time will it take for me to learn the music completely?
Hey all, I am 29 now and started learning music (Carnatic Signing). Just started with basics, there is passion to drive me further. It does seems difficult, sometimes challenging, brain gets frustrated when I can't find the right pitch or sing out of Shruti or scare my teacher away in class.. No matter what happens, giving up in not an option. I enjoy the learning process, I am confident one day I will sing well. My teacher says 'get comfortable to get uncomfortable'. That's right, don't feel shy to make mistakes, don't feel embarrassed to learn basics, to get advice from people younger than you but tells you you're wrong and how to correct.. Take it and learn. My teacher is way younger than me yet he's awesome teacher. Don't shy to get out of your comfort zone. In time you will get there, and when you look back you will be proud of yourself one day. One thing to keep in mind for new adult learners is PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!! When I practice regularly, I see the changes in learning and my teacher appreciates my progress. Its NEVER TOO LATE!!! :D :D
Hello Madam ,I have been interested in music since I was a child but I keep coming up with a thoughts as to whether I can able to learn music enough.That's when I saw your youtube channel Now I have a self confidence I am no longer going to train.......Thank you so much.....am 18 years old now
Thanks Pratibha. I'm grateful that you answered this question : whether adults can learn music. Your parents enrolled you in a Carnatic vocal singing course. My parents did this too. With my strong powerful voice, they felt I had potential to train further and perform. Then an incident changed the direction of events. Years later, another much younger family member told me not to sing. By taking it seriously, I left music altogether. Even stopped listening to it. In me, however, is a thought that I'm losing out on using a talent that was given to me. I'm much older now, Pratibha. I'm practicing Carnatic music (vocal) with the humble wish to accomplish it. My humble thanks. You deserve great appreciation. Many others may also have been dissuaded. 🙏 🇮🇳 I find today's 'trending' music utterly flat. That too may have reinforced my wish to sing and to appreciate classical music again. All the best.
I m 50 but I Love to Singing n I don't have any kind of training but I can sing almost the same once I listened how to improve my Singing with ragas n techniques and how to control breath
Very inspiring messages from all of you. I am 63 yrs old. I was a good singer and got so many prizes when i was in school and college. But after marriage completely busy with family life. Now I want to sing. But my voice gone. I feel shy to sing even 2 lines because of the hoarse voice. Any suggestion please
I am 37. I am an electrical engineer. I could not learn music in childhood. But when learning signal and systems and sound in engineering, i started singing on my own. But I have not yet got any formal training. I have the basic da da da learnt from music reality show. I am fond of Kishore kumar, Sonu nigam and Abhijeet songs. I just want to sing them. Please help me. I feel difficulty in higher notes
Tnx for the encouraging words Madam. My voice is breaking mam when I make an singing attempt and I feel very disheartened. Music is a passion for me so though I am 55 years old i am making an attempt to learn music. I request you to please advise me the do's and donts of food intake and other remedies to clear the irritation in my throat. Your classes are amazing madam.
Very inspiring talk madam...am in mid 50s started off my music class.. reached varnam in carnatic..as u rightly say no need to feel embarassed...my problem is a bit of breathlessness..have to work on it...just watched your videos for voice culture and breathing techniques... thank you for sharing ❤
I like to share one thing which some may think irrelevant. When I used to read sanskrit sentences and slokas aloud [just to improve my reading ability then] I noticed that instead of my sanskrit [or along with sanskrit] my voice improved faster. No phlegm. I could feel air travelling through the passage from throat to chest.
Pratibha ji, very nice video, very practical and doable suggestions, as you very rightly said 'what is the point of learning music if you are not enjoying' (at 4:07), thank you for for the video 👌👌👌
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I'm 28 years old. I have again started learning from basics. There is no age limit to learn music if u r passionate about singing. 😀😀
Same here
Where you learning plz let me know
Sis 28 is not old...
28 is young only , you can easily ppick
Same here i learn frm 28 and now i am 32.and i can do 3x speed palta and alap
I am a doctor aged 51 years. Being very passionate to learn music, I have started learning Carnatic music from basics since 4 months.
Great...me too
Me too 😂
Me too👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I am practicing since 2 yrs 😉😉
Where are you learning from.
I am 70 years old and I am learning singing from teachers who are 20 to 30 years old. I I dont feel embarrassed at all to learn from them. In fact they think that it is very inspiring that I wish to learn at this age. I am revising the basics of Piano and Guitar too which I had learned several years ago. I have downloaded your Voxguru app and subscribed to your Courses for Universal Voice culture and Ear Training Basics. I firmly believe that your are never too old to set a new goal or dream a new dream.
Thanks, you have inspired me a lot and I want to start learning guitar and tabla lessons once again; I learnt guitar when I was teenager and the tabla when my daughter was learning Veena. I'm just 60 years! 😂🙏
@@shanmugamsubramaniam8652 I am so happy to hear this. I also started learning the guitar after I crossed 60 and even gave 2 grades of Trinity College Exams. I am back to Guitar and Piano again thanks to Front Row with whom I am doing several courses simultaneously, online. They have some great teachers, all less than half my age. 😀
I am pass junior carnatic music with 90/ in year 57 and now complete senior portion just now and I am 60 year now
Well said sir
I am 62 years old and started learning keyboard. My teacher is 28 years old.. I don't feel embarrassed.. I also started singing Bollywood songs.. I am enjoying music and singing at this age .
I'm a university student , 20 years old. I always loved music but never could I learn it in my childhood. Now, I'm quite an introvert and many of my classmates and in hostel they don't talk to me that much, so I will learn music to cope up with my loneliness. I may get successfull by 2025, and it's my dream to sing a song every time when it rains
Hey
Is't possible to learn hindustani Or carnatic music in the age of 18?
I'm very passionate about to lear singing
Please reply
@@rahul_rah12 yeah you can
How to get started
I am 71 years old and just started taking classes with your Gurus after watching many of your fine videos. This particular video gave me a push to pursue my passion.
I am 74. I am learning Carnatic Vocal for the last 2 years. I have passed two exams now I am in Varnams. I am enjoying my new activity.
I wd say, I am almost in the same boat. From whom do you learmmusic? And where? How to appear for exams? Is it on theory or practicals. I am interested to appear for exams too apart from improving my voucep and singing.
I am also like you. I learner Thirupugal full 503 songs but I didn’t learn from tge😅 basics. I can identify 50 ragas but I can’t identify the swarms & I think I am lagging swarasthanam. I want to improve my skills. Which course have I join
I returned thrice from the doors of my music guru, looking at the young children over there. But finally entered the class in the 4th attempt at the age of 30. 😂 Now its been 2 nd half yrs
Lol 30 is not too old
Wow
Thanks to my second Tr who is very systematic and soft spoken.. I didn't have to do this
You're never too old to learn anything. I have lot of free time now. I am 70. Started from basics last year. Am on gitam 6. I enjoy the session with teacher. Who is much younger to me. We both are very patient. A whole new world opened to me. Am still a toddler in carnatic music. 😀❤️
May I ask how much do they charge??
And may I also ask where you are learning from?
Im 53 very intresting to learn music basics.maintain vocals.i missed to music during my child life.
I've been following VoxGuru, in particular, Pratibha's videos here on TH-cam since the end of 2019 and early 2020. All I can say I it was one of my tipping points to actually start learn singing properly at the beginning of 2020 at age 25. I started from the very beginning with sarali varisai. Yes, it was extremely dry learning the basics and I did doubt myself many times on whether I made the right decision and whether it was worth my time. I thought about this a lot during the Covid-19 lockdown in 2020 where classes stopped for a little while. I can definitely confirm it was and is still completely worth it. I am still training my voice as it is still premature. But each swara exercise and each song you learn definitely builds on each other. But for it to work, consistent practice is a must. (full disclosure, I do struggle with inconsistent practice. But I am getting better at this). The worst thing to do is to compare yourself to other students. Remember, you are on your own musical journey.
Hello mam I am 60 years old and following you to train my voice
Pratibha ji, I am in my 70's and want to learn music! Your channel has helped. Thank you.
Hurray! You will surely succeed. I started learning to play guitar and sing at 52 and Now I am 65 and enjoying myself. Every day I practice for atleast 30 mins to an hour despite my work (yes I still am working in my business). Best wished and regards Sir
Well, I am in my 40s and started with basics 2 montjs back. And my teacher is still in 30s.
I pratice at 5am everyday and, see hell lot of difference and confidence.
Music is AWESOME! 🙂👍
I am in my 40s and have started now
Great. Same here bro. Started carnatic about 9 months ago with flute and singing karaoke about 5 years ago.
Our ex-president dr.kalam learnt veena at his latter age...He being good in chanting sloka, once shared with audians "mudakarata.." with meaning in his addressing....
It is welcomed step. Highly Appriciated.
I am 70 years .Problem is to sing with Tal. Like Kehrava Dadar.
Same with me too.
I am 68 ... retirrd...I am not embraced at all...
Learning Keboard and singing at the same time... As I live in Canada .. I don't have Guru... But thanks to TH-camrs Gurus like you ... who motivate us..
Love you Daughter
I started learning basics of classical music at the age of 34 back in 1994 when i joined mr Nisar Bazmi pakistani film music comoser who migrated from mumbai in 1963 after giving music in various indian films from 1945 to 1962, like "kar bhala ho bhala"(1956).
Now i can sing with harmonium in concerts and now 61 years and still learning. I v a student of 78 year old now who is learning for last 8 years from me.
I am 34 years old but I never feel embarrassed as I love to learn and love music.. My teacher is 10 yrs younger than me but still my guru.. Guru is guru and student is student by experience
More power to you brother.
all the best sir!
Hi Pratibha Sarathy. It’s so nice and informative to listen to you. I am 57 years and started learning classical music 4 years ago. I am lucky to have a fantastic teacher who motivates me . I don’t mind learning music as long as I live and I enjoy my class greatly.
It is nice to see your videos . I'm also adult & am a bathroom singer. I have been practicing my music seeing mam's videos and personal coach from my guru being younger than me. I have passion to play key board and singing which I do for my satisfaction and my enjoyment.
Thanks for giving some great and good videos.
Rightly said, there is no age to start learning music (in fact anything). We have been fortunate to have learners from age 5 to 70+. Don't be shy, do what makes you happy🙂
I’m 66, started to learn swaras about three months ago; half an hour a day. Rarely missed a session, as it’s 30 minutes that I really look forward to (“my time”). My wife and I started a new company three years ago so we are extremely busy, but the music time is a precious oasis of time and space. I don’t think of an end goal, just love the process. Having a super supportive family also helps greatly.
Thanks for your Golden words ma'am. I am 40 and I started learning music and flute through TH-cam videos. I am not thinking big or sing like a professional. I am just enjoying it.
Im very happy and enjoying learning music in my late 40s.I regularly watch ur videos.Thank you for ur valuable guidance.
I am 75 yrs old can I start learning music? Please guide how should I start
Yes absolutely. Music has no limits. Spread love and Music ❤❤❤
I want to thank each and every person who has commented here . And Pratibha Ma'am for having out up this video.. it's so inspiring to read each of the comments.. I'm 34 and i have been putting off starting from basics as it is gruelling .. after watching this video and reading all the stories, definitely enrolling asap..
I am 18 years old.
I restarted learning music.
I have started learning music at my 13 years. But due to some health issues I wasn't able to continue it. So now I am on a break for 1year
Just downloaded the app. Now exploring the contents .Thank you
By far some of the most practical tips I've gotten on this subject. So glad I bumped into this channel, thank you!
I am now 40, and it's my childhood dream to learn piano. And now I got you as my Guru. Please guide us 🙏 ✨️
I am 57,and joined in voxguru,took classes for filim light music and enjoyed the classes.great enjoyment.
Voww great
She’s so sweet! Very kind and considerate.
Good teacher! ✨🙏🏽✨
Again, the best singing video I've seen TH-cam.
A Zen story answers this, in my opinion, better. The Sixth? Zen Patriarch needed to pass his reign, and his school's First Abbot wrote on a wall..... "The mind is like a mirror, polish it diligently, and it will shine brightly." Next day, the Sixth Patriach reviewed, and said, this is good, but not good enough to be the Seventh Patriarch. A stable hand who thought he knew a bit about Zen, next day wrote something like.... "The mind innately shines brilliantly, what need is there to polish? Rid the obstructions, it's to let the light show through." (something like this).
My interpretation is most people's voices are already brilliant-- it's not "singing practice" that will release these. My view is posture changes will foremost help the aged novice to regain his or her brilliant voice. Of course, the catch is, it takes a lot to restore posture as well.
Madam i am 64 years young and learning keyboard carnatic music with passion at its oeak and belief in GOD at ultimate level. Your lessons are exemplary 🙏🏻
For older people, the goal will never be to take it up as a career. It must be something else.
For me it was the ability to sing kritis. I wanted to sing all the devotional songs I like. That is the reason so I am not intimidated by the time frame because my teacher teaches me great Krishna songs and bhajans along the way. I also learn pasurams on my own.
So be excited about the possibility than be intimidated by the time period.
I’m 38 , and started 2 yrs back which was my long waited wish ..... and now I’m confident. Ma’am, all that u said definitely works which I have been doing . Thanku and thanks for all ur tips and d app!!
I am 40 yr old i started carnatic vocal music at 39 year old ,.. Thank you for your suggestions and support..
Thank you very much for this video Pratibha. I m sixty now learning music with keen interest.
I started learning basics at 48...n now i am 54,still learning 😁😁😁
I am 40 now started learning Carnatic music along with my daughter since last 3 yrs from Sa Pa Sa...I feel lucky that atleast I have that initiation in this life n hopefully will be able to master in next janmas..
Only issue is I am unable to dedicate time n ofcourse do have difficulties in perfecting swarasthanas though I am at krithis stage now.. struggling to know the right way to perfect swarasthanas and akara ukarams where I find them mostly in krithis..etc
You said devote atleast 30 mins per day to learn... Bt what to do in these 30 mins- basics, vocal Exercises or alankars ?? And if it's that, then till how long that I can stick to one thing only? Plz do guide me....
Pratibha ji your music teaching style is just amazing and voice just melodious.
I love watching your teaching video. Very very useful 👌
I am 51 year's old started learning music now following your video and practicing also
Love to start singing with perfection. Am 57yrs. Shall download d app.👍❤🙏🌹
Very nicely explained mam! You know I'm enjoining my music class always i never ever thought of my age all small kids are my good friends!
If you are enjoying your journey then it is a right choice made. Simple.
Madam ur every lessons r very important n relevant...thank u so much
Im 37 and was passionate about music frm childhood but was nt able to..now i enrolled my kids into Carnatic vocal n even I started learning fem basics😊
Wow ma'am iam 58 and I have join singing hoby classes and also join classical just 2 month ago...
Iam very interested in singing please help...your video have given me a much encouragement....
Thank you ma'am
Im 50 nd just begun to learn music ..it's been my passion since childhood.
I casually started with Smule about 3 years ago . Picked up familiar songs of MSV sir and moved on to IR songs. Received many favorable comments . Now watching voxguru videos and taking tips on various aspects of singing . Yet to plunge into formal learning
Im 47 years old. Since last one year Im learning with voxguru..only couldnt find time for practice.. but still managing it..
Madam, your English is super fine and clear. And the words are very positive and inspiring. Thank you very much madam 🙏
I am a Psychiatrist and I am 61, I am learning Carnatic music from a 16 year old 😊
I am 50 plus n I am learning music through my Guru. I love the simple video of voxguru n do my riyaz. Hoping to improve my singing in the process. Agree to each word of Pratibha ji..live and focus on the present..n enjoy the journey rather than worry about future.
That’s so wonderful! 😍
I learnt to play a rubbish guitar as an adult in 1984. I didn't improve for 15 years as I was spending time Skiing and sailing. I got a much better guitar in the late 90's and my playing improved. My voice also improved over the years.
3 Years ago, in different circumstances, when I could no longer Ski or Sail as I once did, I returned to music.
The 3 guitars I owned then have 4 new brothers. There are Multiple keyboards attached to Midi and VST synths. Including a set of Roland PK5 Bass pedals. I've learnt tuned percussion, classical songs, been busking. And have written a few things that have surprised and pleased a few people.
I can't ski like I used to, but I can rock out so much better. And as someone once said
"Every time I think, I'm going to solve one musical riddle, 10 more pop up. "
So even a passing interest, can turn into a healthy passtime in later life. I'm now teaching Guitar and learning from that. Music is almost as good as Skiing was.
Yes I am learning from Voxguru. Its little tougher to memorise the varisais with talam. Its little embracing to practice in front of others. I do practice for 20 minutes and start singing movie songs for half an hour as my passion drives like music teachers start telling their students to sing devotional songs after their lessons. Now I got to understand that I should not rush to complete the varisais faster. Thank you Voxguru.
Mam, I am 65 yrs young and passionate to learn music.... the problem is my class mates will be small children....if any adults or elders I am ok... Pls motivate me... practice is also a hurdle... However, thanks a lot Mam, for selecting such a subject for discussion
I'm also 64. Was a bass guitarist during my college days, and also did music mixing for live orchestras for a few years. Last year during the pandemic I bought a small keyboard and have started playing on it. Since my target is not to give a stage performance or anything, I just enjoy myself! Keep at it.
I am 51, started to learn Carnatic vocals basics now sir. There is no age limit to learn
You are a great teacher and i would like to learn at my 26 ASAP with voxguru..being passionate always about music...i expect this will bring great happiness to life
Dear Pratibha. Enjoying your videos . I am 67 and would love to learn singing. I have time to practice and would sincerely do it. Your apps are great but my problem is how would I know if I am singing correct Shruti?? Is there a zoom class available
I am 50 years and have started learning Carnatic music since last One year..and I am enjoying it
Mam! Your classes are soo helpful. I am a BA Vocal student. Your classes about swara excercises are helping me a lot. Thankyou mam 🙏
Hello ma'am.. I regularly watch your tips on different aspects of classical music tips...I got a voice with natural sruthi and laya control..but often I feel and I see that my voice is bit shaky due to improper control, not fear...is there a way to balance it ...I am 54 yrs old male...thank you
Thank you for this video ☺️
I have been practicing western vocal warm up since 5 to 6 months … y only little development🥺🙏🙏
Tqs for ur motivation... Dearji.. Good to know that. Even adults can... learn &.. Enjoy singing... 🙏🙏🙏
WOW ! SIMPLY THE BEST ! REGARDS
Thanks for your tips. I am 58 years old and started learning
Started at age of 22 and most of my peers are children who sing well than me, but it's so much fun..
I totally agree with your viewpoint that it’s never too late to start music. I am 38 years old and I began learning music 4 years ago. I absolutely love my class, my teacher and practice sessions and the time when I ‘graduated’ from Sangeetha Bala Padam- book 1 to book-2 was so exciting for me 😁 I had never been so thrilled to open a new textbook before 😊😊 I don’t think about where I am going with this or whether or not I will do a concert…I just enjoy every little thing I learn from my teacher 😊❤️
Thanks so much, Pratibha ma’am for yet another motivating and informative video!! 😊🙏
Right, for any profession if you are enjoying journey then your choice is correct.
Thanks much for those words of encouragement... 👏👏🙂👍
How much time does it take for having a beautiful and melodious voice
I feel awkward to sing at this age and I'm just 21, specially when infront of a good singers😐
I'm very passionate about singing and learning guitar by self.
Madam, I started learning to sing and also play the guitar (Western Music) at the age of 52. Now I am 65 and still learning and enjoying myself. Great stress buster and an occupying hobby. I have my own TH-cam channel with more than 275 uploads. Of late thanks to my wife and Smule I have started singing hindi filmy songs (and also a lot of Tamil songs since I spent my firsyt 16 years there). Proud to say that I can even read and write music. I have even composed my own song but that still needs improvement. I find your channel interesting and in an easy to follow manner that is enjoyable. Please keep it up. God Bless you
Vow great, very much inspired, share yr video pl
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Excellent musical couching Mam congratulations God bless you Mam 👏👏🌷🙏🙏
Thank you for showing me a path towards my goal.
I'm 17 years old and I'm interested in learning music...My dream is to perform it in stages...How much time will it take for me to learn the music completely?
I am 60 year old and your video inspired to take up music.
Hey all, I am 29 now and started learning music (Carnatic Signing). Just started with basics, there is passion to drive me further. It does seems difficult, sometimes challenging, brain gets frustrated when I can't find the right pitch or sing out of Shruti or scare my teacher away in class.. No matter what happens, giving up in not an option. I enjoy the learning process, I am confident one day I will sing well. My teacher says 'get comfortable to get uncomfortable'. That's right, don't feel shy to make mistakes, don't feel embarrassed to learn basics, to get advice from people younger than you but tells you you're wrong and how to correct.. Take it and learn. My teacher is way younger than me yet he's awesome teacher. Don't shy to get out of your comfort zone. In time you will get there, and when you look back you will be proud of yourself one day. One thing to keep in mind for new adult learners is PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!! When I practice regularly, I see the changes in learning and my teacher appreciates my progress. Its NEVER TOO LATE!!! :D :D
It's a perfect video. Keeping aside the stuff in music, the things you explained above are very important. Especially the regular practice. 👍🏼🙏🏼
Sir i didn't upperstand sumthinks
Hello Madam ,I have been interested in music since I was a child but I keep coming up with a thoughts as to whether I can able to learn music enough.That's when I saw your youtube channel Now I have a self confidence I am no longer going to train.......Thank you so much.....am 18 years old now
Thanks Pratibha. I'm grateful that you answered this question : whether adults can learn music. Your parents enrolled you in a Carnatic vocal singing course. My parents did this too. With my strong powerful voice, they felt I had potential to train further and perform. Then an incident changed the direction of events. Years later, another much younger family member told me not to sing. By taking it seriously, I left music altogether. Even stopped listening to it. In me, however, is a thought that I'm losing out on using a talent that was given to me. I'm much older now, Pratibha. I'm practicing Carnatic music (vocal) with the humble wish to accomplish it. My humble thanks. You deserve great appreciation. Many others may also have been dissuaded.
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I find today's 'trending' music utterly flat. That too may have reinforced my wish to sing and to appreciate classical music again.
All the best.
Glad to hear that you have jumped back on the journey. It's never too late to resume and pursue your passion! ❤️
I m 50 but I Love to Singing n I don't have any kind of training but I can sing almost the same once I listened how to improve my Singing with ragas n techniques and how to control breath
Fantastic way of explaining .....one gets excited to learn music.
I am 35 and been learning, love it
Thank you so much for your help 🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️
It's all about having perfect pitch or relative pitch ,,,,, some people who have perfect pitch loose it naturally as they grow old ,,,,,
Very inspiring messages from all of you. I am 63 yrs old. I was a good singer and got so many prizes when i was in school and college. But after marriage completely busy with family life. Now I want to sing. But my voice gone. I feel shy to sing even 2 lines because of the hoarse voice. Any suggestion please
Even me to. I was a good singer during school n college won prizes. But m 41 n now i cannot.
I am thankful for your encouragement for people above 60 years to learn musics.
I am 37. I am an electrical engineer. I could not learn music in childhood. But when learning signal and systems and sound in engineering, i started singing on my own. But I have not yet got any formal training. I have the basic da da da learnt from music reality show. I am fond of Kishore kumar, Sonu nigam and Abhijeet songs. I just want to sing them. Please help me. I feel difficulty in higher notes
I am 59 and I started last year. Now I learnt about 8 varnams and 8 kritis
Tnx for the encouraging words Madam. My voice is breaking mam when I make an singing attempt and I feel very disheartened. Music is a passion for me so though I am 55 years old i am making an attempt to learn music. I request you to please advise me the do's and donts of food intake and other remedies to clear the irritation in my throat. Your classes are amazing madam.
I am 70 years old. Thanks. I have started learning music. Purchased a harmonium and started riyaz following this coaching.
This makes me so happy.....hopefully will start learning Indian classical music at age 28 again💜
What a wonderful class
Very inspiring talk madam...am in mid 50s started off my music class.. reached varnam in carnatic..as u rightly say no need to feel embarassed...my problem is a bit of breathlessness..have to work on it...just watched your videos for voice culture and breathing techniques... thank you for sharing ❤
I like to share one thing which some may think irrelevant. When I used to read sanskrit sentences and slokas aloud [just to improve my reading ability then] I noticed that instead of my sanskrit [or along with sanskrit] my voice improved faster. No phlegm. I could feel air travelling through the passage from throat to chest.
Pratibha ji, very nice video, very practical and doable suggestions, as you very rightly said 'what is the point of learning music if you are not enjoying' (at 4:07), thank you for for the video 👌👌👌
This is very encouraging. Please suggest which course to start with
Your video was really great motivation I felt today
please teach about the development of resonance in voice