Educational: There is no specific qualification required to enter
into this field. However, to take up a course in this subject the basic
requirement is 10+2. Courses offered in this area are certificate courses,
bachelor courses, diploma courses and post graduate level courses.
Duration of various courses: Certificate course is of one year, Bachelor
courses is of three years, Diploma and Post Graduate level courses is
of two years.
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: Among the attributes, one that top the
list is a good voice. 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.
