To be in this field one needs to have an inborn
talent, training and guidance can only sharpen these talents.
Educational: There is no specific qualification required to enter this field. However,
better the education the more it helps. To take up a course in this subject, the basic requirement
is 10+2. Courses offered in this area include certificate, bachelors,
diploma and post graduate level courses. Knowledge of playing one or two
musical instruments is valuable in composing.
Training in this field is imparted by many schools and institutions. Most
prominent among them is Kalakshetra in Chennai and The Bharatiya Kala Kendra in
Delhi.
Course areas include music theory, music interpretation, history of music,
composing, voice instruction etc.
Personal attributes: Creativity along with excellent skills in writing
notations is the
main attribute required to be in this field. Other attributes include inherent talent, dedication, determination and
hard work, creativity and adaptability, team work, accept criticism in the right
spirit, self confidence, ambition etc. Patience and willingness to
work long hours is also essential.
