ASIA offers intense music workshops
packed with knowledge and interesting exercises that markedly
increase the musical awareness and skills of participants.
ASIA also offers workshops on Indian culture, Hinduism
and other related topics.
Music Workshops:
Indian Music Appreciation: This is
a fun filled interactive workshop that caters primarily to people
of Indian origin who would like to expand their horizons
in Indian music appreciation.
The rAga vidya workshop: This is an intense
course on rAgas and pattern recognition. This enables
participants to relate to rAgas and their occurrence in
contemporary music.
Introduction to Indian music for
western musicians: This course is a gentle introduction
to the basics of Indian music to those trained in western
music.
Participant Feedback
"I never knew that I could
identify rAgas. This course was an eye opener.."
- Participant - rAga workshop
"I was always intimidated
by Indian classical music. Kanniks' workshop has enhanced
my appreciation and respect for Indian Classical music
manifold".
- Participant - Music Appreciation workshop
"As a teenager, my musical
training has all been in western music alone. These workshops
have opened a new window and have enabled me to relate
to Indian culture and music. .."
- Participant, rAga vidyA™ sikshA
"Your mode of teaching is
really interesting and it has stimulated a strong pitch
sense in my child..."
- Parent
Other Workshops:
The Hindu way of life: An overview
of the way of life that is Hinduism. This workshop
benefits both people of Indian origin as well as those
attempting to gain a glimpse into Hinduism.