In conversation with Sanjib Dey
A veteran music trainer’s views on the current trends
In conversation with Sanjib Dey
Born into a family of musicians, it was natural for Sanjib Dey to take up the same profession. Son of Mithun Dey, who had trained prominent singers such as Shabnam Mushtari and Mitali Mukherjee, Sanjib said that he pursued a career in music primarily to preserve a family tradition. “My grandfather was also associated with music. It was my responsibility to carry on the tradition,” he said.
Sanjib has been teaching music for almost 34 years now, and has trained artistes including Shakila Zafar, Alam Ara Minu, Dolly Shayantoni, Jhumu Khan, Waqar A. Chowdhury and Parvin Sultana. A former trainer at Chhayanat, Sanjib spoke to The Daily Star recently about his passion for the art form and the current music scenario in the country.
On an optimistic note, the music guru asserts that there is significant number of potential artistes. However he cautions, “We have several remarkably talented young musicians but I believe their skills are not properly nurtured.” His suggestion: The government should take the initiative to train financially insolvent artistes under skilled trainers and devise a programme to monitor their progress. The media can also help promote these aspiring artistes.
Sanjib perceives the student-mentor bond as an intimate relationship. According to him, while the tutor should be perceptive about his student, the latter should possess the virtues of patience and eagerness to learn, along with a good voice and ability to pick things up fast. “There is no end to learning,” he says.
The music enthusiast has high hopes for the younger generation. He has observed that the youngsters are showing interest in classical music as the foundation, for whatever genre of music they want to pursue. “However it is important that they acquire an in-depth knowledge about music first, be it pop, classical or rock.” When asked about the current trend of talent hunts aired on the various TV channels, he says, “Obviously, it is a good platform for newcomers, but I feel that the evaluation should be proper; a balance between what the judges and the viewers think.”
Sanjib enjoys listening to music and spending time with his family. A successful and dedicated trainer, Sanjib believes that it is the teacher’s duty to direct young artistes towards the right track — which requires considerable sacrifice. “People have to be more loyal to their professions, only then they can reach the desired positions in life,” he concludes.
Source: The Daily Star
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