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My musical journey started through Hindustani Vocal Music (North Indian Classical Music) from Gujarat, Northern India. At an early age, I started pursuing music learning with a Visharad-structured syllabus and exams. The disciplined training in Indian Classical Vocal music provided me with a solid foundation in music education, enabling me to obtain certification in this field. These exams were conducted by the Gujarat Sangeet Samiti board, Ahmedabad, India. The Hindustani Vocal Music studies infused a vibrant knowledge about different forms of singing. Dhrupad, Khayal, Tarana, Thumri, Dadra, Dhamar, Bhajan, Ghazal, etc., are a few highlights of the singing styles in my learning exploration. My singing brought lots of valuable insights, expressions, and significance to present the piece with the authentic essence and intentions. As a versatile twist, brief lessons in Chennai, India, from G. Ramanathan, a famous saxophonist and composer, guided me to learn Carnatic Music Keerthanas and ...