India is a land of Cultures. Indian Music has a hoary tradition and continuity for more than 5000 years . The present day bifurcation of South Indian (Carnatic) vs. North Indian (Hindustani) systems of Musical variation is quite new. In fact the South Indian System of Music has the untouched and the non-disbanded identity.
The identity of the Hindustani system of music was completely changed due to the invasions by the Alien rulers, the Persians and the Mughals into the Northern part of India. The entire structure of South Indian Music was based upon Oral Tradition which is otherwise known as the "Gurukula tradition" meaning learning from the revered feet of the Guru or Teacher under his/her personal care.
This tradition was in vogue till the 1940's. At this time Institutions propped up for imparting training in Music to aspiring students and both the Gurukula and Institutions stood side by side. After the 1980's the Gurukula system was sidelined and overtaken by the Institutions. Today there are not many Gurus who are integrated to the Gurukula system.
WHAT IS MUSIC THERAPY.
It is a listening therapy program using specially filtered classical music to improve ear and brain function. A link is established between the sounds we hear and our functioning in speech, learning, energy and stress. The classical music that one listens transforms the improvement of the ear function and also recharges the cortex of the brain. The target group listens to the specially composed music and sounds through headphones while doing home work, playing, sleeping and through private listening, The music should be listened to at least 30 minutes a day for six to eight weeks preferably without break in the listening sessions. Today we are confronted with pollution in every sphere of life situation - be at home , school, work place, factories, office and what not. The response of the ear, brain and nervous system is to shut down in varying degrees to this onslaught Stress, strain, anxiety, depressive state of mind, restlessness all pervade our system and pulls down the existing energies. Music Therapy is non invasive, non pharmaceutical and completely safe. There are no negative side effects. Musical healing treats the cause of a listening problem by stimulating and restoring natural ear and brain function .
HOW IT WORKS:
Hearing is physical and listening is psychological. Both are vital to our communication skills, establishing good relationship, socializing with everyone and learning intuitiveness. Out of the 12 cranial nerves, 10 are linked to the ear, indicating the importance of the Musical sounds to our nervous system. .
