I am writing this for my son who is 9 years old and is learning Music in Mumbai for last 2.5 years now. Due to location & distance constraints the classes are only once or twice a week for about 1 - 1.5 hours. Till date he has learnt about 12 -14 varnams and 4-5 krithis, besides some bhajans.
He practices for about 1 hour daily at home except at weekends where it is about 2 hours. The classes have some breaks like the current one which is for almost 5-6 months where his teacher travels to US and he practices at home. His Guru is from the Semmangudi padantharam.
I will be coming to Chennai for the season in December for about 10 days. I would like to put him for intensive practice sessions under the guidance of a good Guru in Chennai so that he can perfect the varnams and krithis he has learnt so far. I know of all the times, season time is the most busy time for musicians . Will be staying around Mylapore .
Will be grateful for any suggestions or advice on this.
Thanks in Advance.
Venkat