Barun a class 9th student, just like any of his friends got enrolled in life skill music classes without knowing what his experience would be. Initially, he thought he would get a free time from regular classes. But with time his participation and interest increased so much that at home he started practicing keyboard on mobile app. Through these classes Barun has been able to develop interest in music which was unknown to him. Earlier his interest was just limited to attend a free class but gradually with technical and practical session he started liking music. The opportunity to play different tones and songs has created passion in him that he continues his practice through a mobile app.

Anirudh a class 8th, 13 years old and living with his parents in Delhi. Since birth he had sight problems and this worsened till the time he reached primary level of schooling, at which he lost the ability to see shapes, objects and colours.

Anirudh attended mainstream school and due to his physical inability he did not have many friends. As a child, he isolated himself from others his own age and preferred to stay at home with his parents than go out with friends. This was further encouraged by his parents who did everything for him at home. He attributes this to the Indian culture where people with disabilities are over-protected by their families. After discussion among themselves his family got them enrolled him in a blind boarding school, so that he can get education and be with children who are like them.

In the school they are given opportunity to learn and write and also participate in extra-curricular activities. In March, his class teacher enrolled them in life skill music classes. Like rest of the students keyboard was new to him.

Initially, our music teacher states that teaching music was difficult but gradually he started listening and learning. With an inner power to learn fast he is learning the concepts of music. This is helping him to overcome his depression.

Krish Rana a class 7th student Krish was one of the first students to get enrolled in the our life skill music classes. With time, he got so interested in learning that he became one of the best performing children in class. In the second year also, Krish has enrolled himself in the music classes and is regularly attending classes so as to enhance his existing knowledge and further expand his horizon on music and instrument playing. From the classes, he has learnt to play national anthem, motivational songs and Christmas carols and many more Bollywood songs. Now when the keyboard is at home Krish’s sister is also learning instrument playing. Krish parents states that keyboard playing is like a stress-relieving mode for him where whenever he is not interested in studying or playing with friends he spends time by playing keyboard. Music classes has not only helped him develop an additional skill but gradually his performance in school has also improved where his marks in Mathematics and Science has increased.