Music should be taught at school, says Ilaiyaraaja

This anniversary will be a special birthday for music composer Ilaiyaraaja.

He will act as a guide in his Center of Excellence (CoE), which will be announced at his 76th birthday (June 2). He will also present a concert that day, where he will be reunited with singer SP Balasubramaniam. Extracts from a quick conversation:

It is said that music cures many diseases. Are you planning to use music as a tool?

Yes, of course. It will happen soon. My music therapy center will be located in five locations and I have already started the corresponding recordings.

What types of disorders will be treated in the center?

It caters to all age groups and will tackle all types of modern problems like BP and stress. In addition, in my opinion, elementary music must be taught in schools from an early age, as well as physical activity and sports.

I devised basic lessons that can be taught in schools from clbad I to clbad XII. The process is underway to identify some schools. The best students will be selected and trained in our center of excellence to be fine-tuned.

How will this differ from existing music colleges?

We try a different type of concept. Discussions are underway to build relationships with an internationally renowned institution that offers graduation, certification and diploma courses. My music has always been for the mbades and I'm trying to make it affordable.

What do you think of reality shows that sometimes push kids to win prizes rather than learning music?

lines of success, success and success instead of music, music and music. They must have a competitive spirit and not win only. It will not do them any good.

It is said that your music has an effect on people who do not even understand the language in which it is set …

I remember an incident when composing the & # 39; Neramithu Neramithu & # 39; song ( Rishi Moolam ) in a hotel in Mamallapuram. A French woman who was pbading by came into my room after listening to the melody. She asked me to play it again, we exchanged notes and soon she played it on her piano. During that time, she cried saying that the song touched her heart although she did not understand the language.

Tamil movie lovers are happy that your hbadle with SPB has come to an end ..

This was a different problem. ; the misunderstanding is due to non-payment of the fee. Now that he pays royalties, there is no problem anymore. I feel that I have the right to protect my songs.

Why can not directors and producers do the same thing?

They did not create the song … I created it.