Note from the Author: This book is the culmination of my work over the last five years. Ever since the age of four, my life has revolved around music. I was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area by parents who emigrated from India. My cultural background enabled a very early exposure to music; I started learning piano before I could even read. I was given the unique opportunity to be exposed to so many different teachers and mentors, each with a unique style and perspective on the music they taught. I have learned Hindustani vocal classical music from three different teachers and have...