Flute Gave Me Hope and Peace

I am a simple middle-class working mother. Life is often tough and tiring, with responsibilities towards my spouse, children, in-laws, and the many people at work who depend on me. In the middle of this chaos, I happened to find one of Harsh sir’s flute videos on YouTube. I am from the south and did not know the song, but his melody made me sit quietly and breathe for two full minutes. After running a long marathon for years, it felt like I could finally do nothing.

I kept returning to those flute melodies. At first, I had no intention of learning. I only wanted two or three peaceful minutes when I could relax and keep my head empty. After a long time, listening no longer felt enough. I began wondering how it would feel to play that melody myself. Still, I was not confident or ready to commit. My schedule was already chaotic, and I worried that my hard-earned money would go to waste if I could not keep up. Harsh sir’s lifetime membership policy eased both my money and commitment fears, so I finally gave myself a push and took the chance.

Honestly, learning was tough. Managing live sessions and finding time to practise every day was difficult, but silencing the voice in my head was even harder. It kept telling me to stop because I could not do it. I thought of quitting many times—when I could not get the breathing pressure right, when I failed to sync with Teentaal, or when I forgot which notation came next. Still, I persevered. Rome was not built in a day.

The turning point came through the surprising support of my husband. He watched me play, struggle, and sometimes even teased me. Then one day, he asked me to find joy in learning instead of treating it like a paid course where only the finishing certificate mattered. I realised I had started because I wanted to play music that could comfort me. But after joining, I had turned it into another daily chore. I took two days off, then returned feeling less anxious and more enthusiastic.

Today, I am not only a working mother toiling from dawn to dusk. I am also a foundation finisher. I may still be shy and less confident, but I am brave enough to say that I can play the first Bhupali composition so well. Flute Gandharvas has helped me let go of the guilt women often carry when they take time for themselves. The flute is hope and joy to me. I am not trying to become a professional. I am simply happy, peaceful, and proud of this deeply personal accomplishment. Harsh sir, your course has given me so much hope and peace. Thank you.