Two music educators from Nagaland are encouraging students to explore the breadth of careers music offers, from performance and teaching to production and arts administration. Eastern Mirror Nagaland reported the insights shared by Albert Kanken Odyuo, academic dean at Golden Crown Theological College, and piano teacher Khristin Kimeri, who both emphasized nurturing aspiring musicians through exploration and structured guidance.
Odyuo, who studied piano performance in Singapore, told the publication that students should try singing in choirs, learning instruments and working with other musicians to find their direction. Kimeri, who pursued master’s studies in piano pedagogy after initially studying engineering, said students need not decide too early or limit themselves, as many musicians combine different roles.
Both educators stressed that formal music education provides mentorship, regular feedback, ensemble work and performance opportunities that independent learning may lack. Kimeri advised students to evaluate specific curricula and teachers rather than institutional reputation alone.
For students without access to specialized schools or expensive private lessons, Odyuo recommended starting with available resources, including free church seminars and online lessons. Kimeri suggested group classes, occasional lessons or live online sessions with qualified teachers as practical alternatives, cautioning against learning instruments solely through prerecorded videos.
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