The Misunderstood Path of Music Education: A Note from Bansuri Sadhana
At Bansuri Sadhana, we believe music is not a race but a lifelong journey of discipline, humility, and inner growth. This post reflects on some common misconceptions about learning music—especially bansuri—and reminds us why true sadhana matters more than shortcuts or stage lights.
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1️⃣ Instead of rushing a student onto the stage, let them stay rooted in riyaaz (practice) for at least 5–10 years. Bansuri is not about quick performance—it’s about patience and depth.
2️⃣ Learning bansuri only to appear on a reality show defeats the true essence of the art.
3️⃣ Choose a Guru who works on strengthening your base, not just teaching songs.
4️⃣ Stop comparing students to legendary artists. Everyone’s journey is unique.
5️⃣ Don’t pursue bansuri only to earn money. Once your music matures, it will reward you naturally.
6️⃣ Playing a few compositions doesn’t make someone a trained flautist.
7️⃣ You can’t “complete” music in a year or two. Even a lifetime isn’t enough to grasp all that bansuri holds.
8️⃣ Let go of ego. There’s always someone who plays better. Accept your role as an eternal student.
9️⃣ Never look down on music or musicians. A dedicated flautist may earn in a day what others earn in a month. So, asking “What else do you do besides music?” is not only ignorant, it’s disrespectful.
🌱 At Bansuri Sadhana, we are not in a race—we are in a lifelong relationship with the sound of breath, bamboo, and soul.