Christ Music Academy

This academy is tucked away on Cent Street 24 in Marutisevanagar. It’s basically just a few rooms where we teach music. You can usually hear a mix of different instruments being played at the same time, which sounds a bit chaotic if you're standing in the hall. We have some old pianos that need tuning more often than they get it. The guitars are hung on the walls to save space. It’s a neighborhood place, so most of the students live within walking distance. We don't have a big stage or a fancy concert hall. We just use the biggest room for small performances when the parents come to watch. The floors are wooden and they creak a bit when you walk. We spend our days showing kids how to hold their violins or get the right chords on a keyboard. It’s noisy and fun. Sometimes the neighbors complain if we stay too late, so we try to wrap up by eight. There’s always music scores lying around on every surface. We don't have a receptionist, so if the bell rings, whoever isn't teaching goes to the door. It’s a very informal setup. We just want people to enjoy playing music. It’s not about being the best; it’s just about learning something new. We’ve been at this address for a while now and everyone knows the sound of our flutes.