According to Dr Anand, Indian Classical Music is deeply healing and therapeutic.

Based on cycles and rhythms of nature, Indian music can enhance emotional expressiveness.

Music and art as complementary therapy is nothing new. Most people would agree that their favourite song or a particular work of art can bring pleasure and alter ones mood.

Dr Anand feels there is a great potential for the teaching of music.

Music for Health

Dr Anand is Chair of Gurukul, a Newcastle based charitable trust and centre for excellence in the teaching and performance of Indian Classical music.

Gurukul hosts two world-class teachers and artists, Pandit Arun Debnath and his wife Dr Sanghamitra Acharya, from New Delhi.

New Wave Music

On Thursday 9 Oct, at Gosforth Civic Hall, Gurukul invite you to experience a demonstration of the power of music as therapy.

The Gurus of Gurukul will lead the audience through various musical modes for an in depth experience of the emotional expressiveness of traditional Indian Classical music.

EEG is harmless and fun!

This will be followed by a real-time demonstration of EEG tracings live on stage.

While a volunteer is lead through singing by the Gurus, their EEG's will be projected on screen for the benefit of the audience.

EE What?

EEG is short for 'electroencephalogram', a harmless, non invasive investigation that tells us about the activity of the brain at any given time.

The EEG records tiny electrical signals coming from the brains which are picked up by electrodes placed on the scalp.

Some people confuse ECT with EEG.

EEG can be used for mindreading

ECT is a form of treatment in which an electric current is applied to the head.

Howeve, in an EEG there is no current passing into the head, merely tiny electrical signals coming out of the head.

An EEG is a harmless investigation.

Music for Pleasure

The EEG demonstration will be followed by the first in a series of practical workshops open to anyone who wants to relax through the joy of singing.

Gurukul also teach Indian Classical music for voice and both traditional Indian and Wesatern instruments such as tabla, sitar, harmonium, esraj , Indian violin and flute.

Violin - Indian Style

Gurukul is open to all members of the public and children aged eight and over.

Gurukul has an extensive outreach programme of workshops and recitals including an annual event for children and a unique Arts for Health initiative.