If you listen to music, don't be surprised if your favourite piece is not appreciated by everyone. My dog doesn't like anything I like. Being a Sarode player is like anything else that is off the radar for the majority of people. You can tell people endlessly about what you do, but it seems to be an exercise in futility. A Sarode is not a Sitar, and, no I'm not a member of the Hari Krishna movement. Also my musical tastes do not preclude that I'm a socialist.
So...... I keep playing my Sarode and try to focus on the enjoyment I get from 40 years of dedication and practice. It's not easy but niether is playing the classical guitar.
