Pandit Budhaditya Mukherjee conducted a workshop at the ITC Sangeet Research Academy on 11th November, 2024. He began the first session by shedding light on his musical journey. He spoke about his early days with the Sitar and also shared his introspections on riyaz as an early practitioner.
Pandit Ji discussed how to make music more appealing to the audience and the musician himself. He also discussed the aesthetics of sound. Budhaditya Ji emphasised on the entire philosophy of music, discussed the techniques of riyaz and how to create an individuality.
On the second half, Pandit Ji gave a demonstration on the production of sound. He also demonstrated different ways of expressing the notes and showed how to play the alaap with the ulta jhala. Budhaditya Ji ended the workshop with a tappa. He was accompanied on the Tabla by Shri Soumen Nandi.