MUMBAI: In order to encourage musical talent among youth across the country, Bridge Music Publications has published music books in India, which includes original scores of composers, music textbooks for schools, method books for rhythm and ear training by various musicians and authors.

The publication has published a series of music textbooks titled 'Bridge to Music'. Present at the launch of the books were famous jazz musician Louis Banks and Bridge Music Private Limited director Ritesh Khokhar, at the ICCR, Azad Bhawan, New Delhi.

�Bridge to Music'aims is to help young children between 6-10 years of age to learn music through detailed yet easy explanations and beautiful illustrations aimed at understanding and appreciation of music.

It is a first-of-a-kind textbooks developed to assist a structured and progressive music education in public schools. The textbooks aim to provide professional guidance in musical concepts to students. The series of international standard include books based on theory of music, ear training, composition and harmony presented in fun ways for instinctive and easy understanding of the young learners     

Speaking on the occasion, Bridge Music Academy director Ritesh Khokhar said, Every child has a right to music literacy just as they have a right to education. Music has many direct and indirect benefits that help shape beautiful personalities. The Bridge to Music series is aimed at producing musically literate adults who are able to appreciate music at a higher level. Currently music education is pursued by talented few who have the resources and affordability to pursue professional music. It is the responsibility of public schools to provide general musical knowledge that may open professional opportunities for the students in this field along with helping them gain a lifelong love for music....
 
Chief guest Louis Banks added, Exposure to music in the early years of life develops and nurtures a passion for music. Such kind of requisite musical training materials at a stage when learners are eager and enthusiastic always creates a great impact on their learning. It is delightful to see that young children now have access to such opportunities towards music....