Learning Music During Covid 19 crisis

Music is an extremely powerful tool. From ancient times the music is used for spiritual activities. In Vedic times, the powerful mantras were a combination of words and tune. Music is a natural healer. Good music also produces positive vibrations that have many health benefits too. In modern times, the agriculture sector uses music to improve the quality and quantity of the produce. This proves that not only humans but music affect plants and trees too. The world is passing through the worst time of the 21st century. Covid 19 has halted the world since 2020. Till today many parts of India and the world are under lockdown. Many people lost their lives, livelihood, family members or close friend and relative. What can one do to come out of this depressing period? One prompt answer is MUSIC. Many children and adults are learning Piano, Keyboards, Guitar, Drums, Singing, Violin to remain positive. The sound of music is a great healer. Music schools like the Academy for Musical Excellence are providing online individual classes. Children and adults from across the country and foreign countries are learning music during Covid 19 crisis. Music is also an exercise for the brain. The positive vibrations heal a person or family. During these depressing times, music and exercise play an important role to stay fit and keeping the brain fit. Music Examination Board like Musicea Arts and Culture Council is presenting Digital Concerts every month since June 2020 to encourage citizens up to the age of thirty-five years. All participants send their recorded music and dance performance to the council. The concert is through the Facebook page of the council. Hundreds of candidates participate every month. Learning music during Covid 19 crisis has become extremely beneficial to many children, young adults, adults and elderly people. Online music exams are being conducted by music examination boards like Musicea, Trinity College London, London College of Music, ABRSM, Rockschool and others.

Globally the Covid 19 vaccination program is advancing at a rapid pace. Hopefully, by the end of 2021, a major percentage of the global population will be completely vaccinated. Until the world is completely vaccinated, the worries for Covid 19 infection will make citizens pessimistic.  Already experts are talking about a third wave. Everywhere, there is negative news. It has become extremely challenging to remain positive. One solution to living a positive life is to live with music. One may listen to good soothing music. Singing a song or playing an instrument is probably the greatest medium to stay strong, positive and dynamic during a crisis. Let the power of music heal the world.