Srinagar, Aug. 24 -- Music has always been an important part of my life but did not realize its significance until I picked up the guitar. What began as a casual interest turned into a passion and, ultimately, something central to my identity. Music, and the guitar in particular, has helped define who I am, provided me an outlet for emotions, and become a source of solace, development, and intimacy. Over time, my relationship with music has changed as I have matured - and I can confidently say it has altered the course of my life.
Finding the Guitar: A New Chapter
I vividly remember the first moment I held a guitar. It felt awkward, even frightening - six strings stretched across a wooden body, somehow full of promise. At first, I struggl...