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Essays, Guides & Stories in Sound
Music theory, practice wisdom, artist stories and career guidance from the ISOM faculty.
Practice Tips
The Science of Riyaz: Why 20 Focused Minutes Beat 2 Distracted Hours
Deliberate practice research finally explains what the gharanas always knew — attention, not duration, builds mastery.
Vidushi Meera Kulkarni · 2026-06-02
Hindustani Classical
What Is a Raga? A Beginner's Map to Indian Melody
More than a scale, less than a song — the raga is Indian music's most beautiful idea. Here is how to hear it.
ISOM Editorial · 2026-05-18
Guitar
Acoustic or Electric? Choosing Your First Guitar
The most common question new guitarists ask — answered honestly by two teachers who play both.
Rohan Deshpande · 2026-05-05
Career in Music
Graded vs Freestyle: Which Learning Pathway Is Right for You?
Career-oriented certification or flexible hobby learning — how to choose the pathway that fits your life.
ISOM Editorial · 2026-04-21