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challenges in life or the lab that the entire family gets
to mastering ragas – neither interested and involved. It
comes easily and requires would not be wrong to say that
patience, persistence, and GEETANJALI IISc has spread the
discipline; qualities that help rich Indian classical music and
with scientific research. culture amongst the people of
The performance aspect on
IISc and has made the Institute
stage is also a focus during these
more culturally vibrant too.”
classes, how to show confidence,
At the core of it all is a deep
make eye contact and interact
love for music. “Music should
with an audience – facets that
not feel like added pressure.
are important for personal and
This is their space to express
professional growth.
themselves, breathe, and just
"GEETANJALI IISc is one huge
be,” Geeta says. Finding a place
family," says Geeta. "In our group,
we do not compete or compare. like that is the hardest thing
If you see our performances, for students and researchers
you will sometimes find father- struggling with day-to-day
daughter or father-son duos challenges to do. At IISc, it
performing, or the mothers already exists and is called
performing. You will also find GEETANJALI IISc.

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