Voice of India Debojit Saha writes about the workshop he has planned for the benefit of budding singers of the state...

At the outset, let me wish you all a great Bihu. The resonance of spring is everywhere in the air. So is music. And this festive season, I would like to offer a musical treat to all my fans. It is a great honour for me that my guru, the Mumbai-based Pandit Askaran Sharma, has agreed to conduct workshops in Guwahati and Silchar.

The workshops will also feature his wife, Yogai, who is a musical genius. I am greatly obliged to guruji and his wife for honouring my request. I know Sharmaji has a busy schedule and taking out time for the workshop is really generous on his part.

Silchar will be the first stop for the workshop, which will begin on April 28 and end on May 1. The one in Guwahati will be conducted from May 5 to 8.

The motive behind organising the workshop is to expose aspiring singers of my native land to the best of grooming available in Mumbai.

I have always wished to provide the best teaching and technical facilities to my young friends of Assam who aspire to take up singing as a career. I know that if you do not receive proper grooming early, it is hard to excel.

I have been fortunate to receive training from the very best in the industry andI now want all to be able to avail of this opportunity.

The workshop is not a commercial venture. In fact, it has been designed in a manner where learners have to pay only a nominal fee. Those who wish to be a part of the workshop can call 9954212756.

As far as the selection is concerned, guruji has made one thing clear: that only genuine learners can participate.

Many Mumbai-based singing superstars, including Sunidhi Chauhan and Richaa Sharma, are students of guruji. So, I am sure many budding talents of the state will benefit from his magical tips.