Usefulness and challenges of distance learning system in classical music

Abstract

There has been a great tradition of music education in India since the Vedic period. In ancient times, music education was given only through the Gurukul system. Later, in the Middle Ages, the Gharana or Sampradaya system came into existence. The music that has reached us today has been transmitted in the form of oral tradition throughout generation to generation. In the present era, with the development of technology, music education is also changing. Due to today’s increasing population, the importance of technology in the field of education has revolutionized various aspects of our lives. Gurmukhi arts like music are being taught by today’s resources. In today’s era, teaching music through distance mode is the need of the hour for the promising music students of the country. The mobile revolution and the availability of the internet have opened important doors for this. Distance education system is a method of education that transcends geographical boundaries and exists as a powerful tool in providing quality education. The present paper aims to explore the potential of distance education in the field of music education, highlight its benefits, challenges and the ways in which it can be beneficial to music students and teachers.