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In modern times the ideal system of Guru-disciple Relationship is
becoming difficultly accessible. There are many reasons for this, even if we
presume the Guru and the disciple to be ideal. Some of the constraints are
as follows:
(1) Change in attitude. The system of Guru-Shishya Parampara is very
demanding on time and talent. The student of today is too busy with his
daily chores, demands and priorities, where music can be assigned only a
place of insignificance or of oblivion.
(2) Time/Distance factor. The student is often required to spend too much
time travelling to reach his Guru's home, or the music school. Time is to be
considered not only in terms of regular visits to the Guru, but also in
terms of the duration of training.
(3) Non-availability of a Guru. Indians are spread far and wide in the world
(from America to Zambia -- as the expression goes). There are several
places where Indians have settled, where a music teacher is simply not
available.
(4) High tuition cost. Learning music has become unaffordable for many.
(5) Changes in methods and criteria. The teaching of music threatens to
become an exercise in information system rather than adoration and
accomplishment in a fine art. The goal of learning has shifted from
excellence in achievement to quick and publicly demonstrable results.
Music tends to be used as a tool for display by the extrovert, rather than
as a source of immense bliss by the introvert. Simply put, music follows
and depicts the modern social trends.
2005/04/22
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