I'm up to my neck in work and routine stuff. Sometimes it seems like I cannot manage everything. There are several things around the house that need my attention. And there are times when I feel overwhelmed and frustrated by the endless chores that I have to do everyday.
And so - I went and signed up for a course on Fundamentals of Music Theory on Coursera.
Yeah, I know, "mental."
I'm learnt Indian classical music, but for years, I've been wondering about the theory of western classical music. I've listened to, and enjoyed it, just as music - but it always bothered me that there was something deeper out there that I didn't know. Something that, I was sure, would help me appreciate the music better.
When my cousin V started learning western violin and saxophone, I tried to read up on the theory and notations, hoping that if I didn't understand anything, my aunt or V would help me. But like with all my self-studying, this petered out due to lack of discipline.
I came across this course on the day it was supposed to start. So I had no time to worry about how I have no time, and how I'll squeeze this into my schedule. There was no time to change my mind. I signed up, and jumped in.
I've finished the first week of lectures, and realized that it needs more work than I thought. But it is not as difficult as I expected it to be. I've already understood the very basics, and that itself makes me happy. I'm looking forward to the rest of the course (only 5 weeks totally, thank goodness) and I'm hoping that I'll hang on and manage to finish it.
And so - I went and signed up for a course on Fundamentals of Music Theory on Coursera.
Yeah, I know, "mental."
I'm learnt Indian classical music, but for years, I've been wondering about the theory of western classical music. I've listened to, and enjoyed it, just as music - but it always bothered me that there was something deeper out there that I didn't know. Something that, I was sure, would help me appreciate the music better.
When my cousin V started learning western violin and saxophone, I tried to read up on the theory and notations, hoping that if I didn't understand anything, my aunt or V would help me. But like with all my self-studying, this petered out due to lack of discipline.
I came across this course on the day it was supposed to start. So I had no time to worry about how I have no time, and how I'll squeeze this into my schedule. There was no time to change my mind. I signed up, and jumped in.
I've finished the first week of lectures, and realized that it needs more work than I thought. But it is not as difficult as I expected it to be. I've already understood the very basics, and that itself makes me happy. I'm looking forward to the rest of the course (only 5 weeks totally, thank goodness) and I'm hoping that I'll hang on and manage to finish it.
2 comments:
Wow you are amazing yaar. :-)
Ha ha, kind of you to say so :D
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