Fun fact: did you know that almost 1.5 million Americans visit India every year? Unbelievable, right? But, it’s true. Otherwise, where else would they find the exuberant blend of culture, history, gossip, entertainment, and such scenic beauty. Let’s not forget the once-upon-a-time America’s most celebrated couple chose India for their wedding. Who am I talking… Continue reading Is Hindi Hard to Learn? Here’s What Americans Have Told Us
Month: February 2022
Learning Piano as An Adult: Where to Start?
You expected something like age is just a number, didn’t you? Well, it would be too cliché for me to tell you this, especially when I have been playing the piano since the age of 6. Instead, let’s start with a lived experience of mine. Linda Johnson (38), a successful investment banker from New York… Continue reading Learning Piano as An Adult: Where to Start?
Piano Chords 101: A Simple Guide to Help You Get Started
Congratulations on deciding to start learning the piano. You are about to start your musical journey. I can sense that your excitement is reaching the sky. By now, you may have read numerous articles online about how to start the journey of learning. One thing that all these sites will tell you is to learn… Continue reading Piano Chords 101: A Simple Guide to Help You Get Started
11 Most Beautiful Piano Pieces of All Time
“Music is the language of the spirit. It opens the secret of life bringing peace, abolishing strife.” – Kahlil Gibran. Music is the food for our souls. Be it a serene rainy day or a bus ride to the office, music always finds its way to calm our senses down and fill our hearts with… Continue reading 11 Most Beautiful Piano Pieces of All Time
Learn How to Play Piano By Ear: A Beginner’s Guide
Do you find the classical method of learning piano a bit sophisticated? Well, I do too. In our piano class in high school, there was this guy who could play any song, be it difficult or easy, by just hearing the piece a few times. As a student, I was clueless (to be honest, a… Continue reading Learn How to Play Piano By Ear: A Beginner’s Guide
8 Tips to Play Piano With Both Hands
Are you struggling to play the keyboard with both hands? Well, you aren’t alone. Every great pianist struggles initially while using hands independent of each other. Have you ever wondered how Lang Lang and Yuja Wang use two hands to do so many different things on the piano? I, for one, have indeed thought about… Continue reading 8 Tips to Play Piano With Both Hands
How to Use an Abacus for Basic Math Operations
Did you know using an abacus can improve your child’s intelligence? According to research, using an abacus can improve problem-solving skills in kids by impacting their intelligence. Besides problem-solving skills, there are more cognitive benefits to using an abacus at an early age. But, I am guessing it’s a not brand-new information for you. Is… Continue reading How to Use an Abacus for Basic Math Operations
Who Invented the Guitar? A Brief History of its Origin
The acoustic guitar is one of the most popular and celebrated musical instruments in the world. It is hard to find a person who didn’t want to learn to play the guitar at least once in their life. Even if you don’t play the guitar, it’s cool to know the history of one of the… Continue reading Who Invented the Guitar? A Brief History of its Origin
Discovering Abacus Proficiency in Adulthood: Myth or Reality
Did you know using an abacus reduces chances for dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia? No? Same here. I always thought abacus was an ancient calculator for kids to teach them how to do basic mathematical operations. In fact, that’s why I bought one for my nephew. But, a few months back, a trip to an old… Continue reading Discovering Abacus Proficiency in Adulthood: Myth or Reality
Craft Your Own Abacus: A Detailed DIY Tutorial
Parenting is a hard enough job. On top of that, when it comes to encouraging your little ones to learn math, it can get harder. Can you imagine your child as excited as playtime for practicing math? Yup! It’s possible because, here, I am going to tell you how to craft abacus at home and… Continue reading Craft Your Own Abacus: A Detailed DIY Tutorial