Music
Musical Beginnings
I grew up watching both my parents take an interest in Urdu poetry. Because of the prevalence of poetry in my life, I’ve always been curious about the linkage between poetry and music. During my teenage years, I took many piano and harmonium lessons, giving me a foundation in Indian Classical Music.
Today, my musical interests have grown to include the blues and jazz. My growing collection of instruments, both old and new, allow me to experiment with creating different kinds of auditory experiences.
This strong interest in music has translated to developing close friendships with many musicians, and in some cases, contributing as a writer in the recording studio.
Musical Interests
Classical Piano
Chopin, Rachmaninoff, and Mendehlsonn shaped my perspective on music.
Blues
I’ve always been obsessed with legends like Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughn, and B.B. King.
Jazz
Jazz simultaneously teaches me so much about love and history — I love it.
Indian Classical
Even before piano, I studied Harmonium often playing with Sitar, & Tabla accompaniments.