The upcoming LearnQuest Music Conference has an exciting line up of performing artists whose presentations will include Indian Classical Music concerts in Hindustani and Carnatic styles, a dance production, and several lecture demonstrations. These lecture demonstrations are music appreciation sessions that will provide an opportunity for students, music enthusiasts and interested public to learn from experts the various aspects of Indian Classical Music to enhance their understanding and enjoyment of music. The lecture demonstrations will be held at multiple locations in the Boston area and are free to the public. The LearnQuest Music conference began with a kick-off concert on March 18th followed by several lec-dems in collaboration with Boston area education institutions. The conference will culminate into a 3-day festival of Indian Classical Music (April 7, 8, 9) at Regis College, Weston.  Here is the complete list of upcoming events of the LearnQuest Music Conference: Lecture Demonstration - Evolution of North Indian Classical Instrumental Music with Senia-Maihar Gharana by George Ruckert Date: Saturday, April 1 Time: 4:30 PM – 6 PM   Venue: Northeastern University, Boston, MA Admission: Free (Details to be announced) Lecture Demonstration – How to tune and take care of your Harmonium Instrument Maker - Ramana Akella Date: Sunday, April 2 Time: 10:30 AM Venue: Online  Link: Use this link (https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87022067407pwd=Nlo1aGFUMFVTZnVTN2pGdWs0Zm9lQT09) Admission: Free Lecture Demonstration – Colors of the music of Veena by Saraswathi Ranganathan – Veena, V.S. Raghavan – Mridangham Date: Wednesday, April 5, Wednesday Time: 1 PM – 3 PM  Venue: 1140 Mass Avenue, Concert Hall 1A Berklee College of Music, Boston MA Admission: Free (Details to be announced) LearnQuest Music Festival 15 concerts – vocal and instrumental Nearly 50 artists – Hindustani and Carnatic styles  Dates: April 7, 8, 9 Admission: Visit conference.learnquest.org for details See you at lecture demonstrations and music festival.

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