Kirana Gharana Music Academy

x discipline with each raga stimulating a mood or sentiment. The raga is characterized by a progression of some specific notes and can differ from another raga by a mere emphasis on one particular note. It thus becomes very important to take care of the minute details while singing that can only be elucidated by proper guidance. No doubt, our holy scriptures emphasize the importance of an able guru, the guru who possesses ample knowledge, is adept in imparting it, and is dedicated to bring out the best in his students. And here is where the Kirana Gharana Music Academy has enough to boast off. The academy is founded by Amjad Ali Khan, who belongs to the family of principal Kirana Gharana musicians, the gharana that has produced the gems of Indian music industry like Mohammad Rafi, Begham Akhtar, Salma Agha, etc. Khan is a vocal virtuoso of the modern Indian music industry. He is acclaimed for his masterly performances in live concerts in India and abroad. He has worked as singer and composer with renowned music directors, such as Amjad Nadeem who gave the music for the films like Zilla Ghaziabad. He is an "A" grade artist in Doordarshan and All India Radio, and has appeared in many T.V. He is highly regarded for his ingenious works in music. He was recently invited for judging the Indian Idol Junior 2015 auditions, and has received numerous prestigious awards, such as, Bharat Ratna Pandit Bhimsen Joshi National Award, Best Vocal Award, Jhankar Music Award, Suron Ke Silsile Award, Hari Vallabh, and Kaka Saheb Gaurdgill Music Award. Besides being a brilliant vocalist, he is a much sort after teacher, as he has an innate aptitude of observing the potentials and pitfalls in students, and the ability to mould them to perfection. Under his leadership, Kirana Gharana Music Academy aims to identify and foster the budding talent that will bring glory to our country and revive our withering culture.