i abs agree. there are enough colleges/universities/community colleges/continuing education places offering such courses. AIM should stick to music which in itself is a monumental task and AIM is doing a great job promoting/teaching Indian Music and Dance. anil On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 2:28 PM, <patelmr@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Dear Aim > > I think Aim should focus on fine arts like music, dance, etc. I agree with > Mr. Hegde's comments also. > > Thanks > > On Tue, Feb 22, 2011 at 9:15 AM, Academy of Indian Music (AIM) < > aimartsnj@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > >> * >> * >> >> * >> * >> >> *Dear Patrons * >> >> * >> * >> >> ** >> >> *No matter how brilliant and invaluable your idea, it is worthless unless >> you can share it with others. For this reason, effective communication is >> crucial to anyone and everyone. However, the ability to communicate >> effectively does not come easily to many people, and it is a skill that >> requires practice.* >> >> *We begin practicing our communication skills even before we learn to >> walk. A newborn child communicates by crying, but it slowly learns to mimic >> its parents' speech. Eventually, the child discovers that certain speech >> patterns elicit different responses; one of the joys of parenting is trying >> to decipher the meaning behind certain "words." Does "baaaaaw" mean that the >> baby wants his ball, his bottle, or his blanket? Slowly, through trial and >> error, the child learns to manipulate sounds to get what it wants, and as >> the child develops, this active oral practice leads to more nuanced and >> fluid conversations. In short, the child learns effective communication.* >> >> *To effectively communicate a complex idea, however, requires skills >> beyond elementary conversation.* >> >> *Many in our AIM community have expressed an interest in wanting us to >> start a Communication Course for Adults. Your answers to the following >> Survey will help us decide, whether this is something we should pursue * >> >> * >> * >> >> * >> * >> >> * >> * >> >> * >> * >> >> *Adult Communication Class Survey* >> >> >> >> >> >> Please read each question and circle the appropriate answer. All >> information is held in confidence and no identifying information is >> requested. Thank you for your participation. >> >> >> >> >> >> 1) Is English your native language? Yes No >> >> >> >> 2) Do you feel confident in your personal conversational speaking >> skills? Yes No >> >> >> >> 3) Do you feel confident in your business speaking skills? Yes No >> >> >> >> 4) Would you be interested in training and practicing your verbal and >> written presentation skills in a small group setting? Yes No >> >> >> >> 5) If you answered Yes to #4, would you be interested in attending >> classes during >> >> >> >> a. the day? Yes No >> >> b. the evening? Yes No >> >> >> >> 6) Do you use a computer on a regular basis? Yes No >> >> >> >> 7) Do you know how to research information and topics on the Internet? >> Yes No >> >> >> >> 8) Would you be interested in learning computer research skills? Yes >> No >> >> >> >> 9) Gender: male female >> >> >> >> 10) Age (please circle one): 20 – 29 30 – 39 40 – 49 50 >> – 59 + >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> With Warm Regards >> >> Academy of Indian Music( AIM) >> Tel: 908 222 0111 >> Fax: 908 222 0051 >> >> Music - Dance - Yoga >> >> For details visit www.aimarts.org >> >> >> > >