My Music Journey

My journey with music started quite unexpectedly in 2024. Until then, music was something I simply listened to whenever I felt tired from work. I enjoyed songs, but I had never seriously thought about singing myself.

Everything changed when I installed the Smule app out of curiosity. I wanted to know how my voice would sound if I tried singing. Growing up, I always admired people singing in reality shows and at functions, and I often found myself drawn to the rhythm of certain songs. I especially enjoyed listening to artists like Yesudas and K. S. Chithra, and from Bollywood, singers like Arijit Singh and Armaan Malik.

After installing Smule, I recorded a few songs and shared them with my sister, and later with my parents. Since I was a beginner, their encouragement meant a lot to me. Their support became the inspiration that pushed me to continue exploring music, and that is where my music journey truly began.

Over time, I realized that I genuinely enjoy singing, and more importantly, I started to appreciate my own voice. For any journey of learning, a consistent push is necessary to improve. To keep myself motivated and disciplined, I decided to start documenting my singing on social media as a part of my learning process. Since I balance this with my work, I keep my Instagram profile private during the week to focus purely on practice, and open it up on weekends to share my progress.I am not worried about views, likes, or comments—my sole focus right now is learning and improving. Fortunately, my family and close friends have been a huge support, giving me honest feedback on what works and where I can grow. One of the best realisations I’ve had on this journey is that being able to spot your own mistakes is actually a true sign of progress.

Fortunately, some of my close friends and family members have been supportive by giving honest feedback about what works and what needs improvement. One important realization I had during this journey is that being able to recognize our own mistakes in singing is actually a sign of progress.

A few songs from my journey so far: Listen to my songs

As I explored music more deeply, I discovered that Carnatic music forms the foundation of much of South Indian music. This realization encouraged me to start learning Carnatic music as well. Since I balance this with my professional work, I dedicate most of my learning time to weekends.

To develop a clearer understanding of musical notes and structure, I also decided to learn a musical instrument. I chose the keyboard, as it helps visualize and understand musical notes more clearly.

This journey is still ongoing, and I continue to learn, improve, and enjoy every step along the way.