Khandekar School Of Music

Khandekar School Of Music is tucked away at 10/1, Kamar Para Lane in Kolkata. This isn't a regular school where you study math or history; it’s a place where people come specifically for music. The lane is quite narrow, like many in this part of town, so you have to know where you are going to find us. Inside, you can usually hear the sound of someone practicing the harmonium or a student trying to get their vocals right. We have different rooms where teachers sit with one or two students at a time. It’s a very traditional way of learning. There are instruments leaning against the walls and the smell of old paper and wood is everywhere. People come here after their regular jobs or school hours, so it gets busiest in the evenings. The floors are often covered with mats because many of the lessons happen while sitting on the ground. We don't have any big stages or fancy sound systems. It’s just a simple house that has been turned into a music space. The neighbors are used to the sounds of singing and tabla coming from our windows. It’s a very relaxed place where the only thing that really matters is the music. We’ve been at this Kamar Para Lane address for a while, and it’s just a small, quiet part of the local cultural life in the 700036 area.