Trinity College London, IGCSE, AP Music Theory, ABRSM, IB-PYM/MYP, IB-DP/CP Music Specialist | Guitar and Theory Teacher | 15+ Years

Find out more about P Mallik

• Tell us more about your subject. How did you develop an interest in this field?

  Music is my subject and It's believed the only drug doctors can't prescribe. It's one of the emotional aspects the whole universe share. From Ancient Times to Modern Times many periods in between, from Electronic Music to Jazz & pop music, etc. It is the only language accepted in every religion, every culture, and by all human societies.
  
  I remember as a child I used to play around the Krishna Devotees who used to sing and dance all around. Every time I hear them singing, I couldn't stop myself and felt like flying. As time passed we had to move to the Capital but Music was always with me alive. I wanted to know how it works so I joined one of the oldest Young Men's Christian Association in New Delhi, India, and started learning the Theory of Music along with Guitar as Practical with a serious note.

• What or who is the motivation behind you choosing to teach & why?

  During my learning process, I found the teacher I choose was one of the best but He never cared to give the precious knowledge he had. I was keen to learn faster as I was very hardworking and wanted to go through the process in a distinctive manner at the same time. Within the first quarter, I already had the feeling to do things myself as I got the idea of how to crack it. And fortunately, with great difficulties, I did all the grades one by one MYSELF in both Theories of Music as well as Plectrum Guitar (which is Acoustic Guitar name changed now) from Trinity College London. During the learning period, I found without a good teacher it's so hard for sure. I promised myself to teach my students in such a manner they don't have to go through such difficulties as I had to.

• How does your work help society?

  Music has helped my students and they live in the society in the healing process, especially during Pandemic Times. I have been associated with various societies where I felt Music brought the society together breaking the boundaries. I also prepare my students for exams and helped them acquire the certificates that have helped them study abroad as well as prove themselves extraordinary in School Societies.

• Tell us about your hobbies outside teaching.

  Outside teaching I love to perform and in fact used to a lot before the Pandemic. Apart from music I love outdoor activities like Cycling, Tracking, and Running Daily to stay healthy. I believe staying healthy is very important. I love good food, cook myself, and love to experiment with different dishes and flavors.

• Do you have an anecdote to tell us about your student or professional life?

  Once I was hired by an Indian student from Canada. For the first few classes, it went great. But he started smoking (you know what I mean) before taking class every time. And as a result, he was always talking about his ex-gf and all other stuff. After a few weeks, I made him aware of the classes are not being effective because of it. He triggered and started abusing me verbally. I had to discontinue the class and block him. The next day he called from his friend's phone and apologized, requesting to re-join my classes. But I was afraid he will that again and couldn't say YES.