India, April 19 -- What helps a youth become a better musician-gharanas or reality shows?

Music is a part of life. It is the highest form of discipline. It is like a painting made using our breath. The purpose of receiving any kind of training is to ultimately live a disciplined and beautiful life. Those who are god-gifted and so talented that their voice emits happiness go to reality shows these days, but their talent is not channelised in the correct way. Their talents are used commercially. However, music is above money; it is the highest good. Music should be used to bring a positive change in humanity.

In the age of jazz, pop and rap, is there a need for one to learn and experiment with different kinds of music?

I believe that eve...