© Cristóbal Schmal
Culture clash
Learning to play a musical instrument: be creative and pick something exotic!
Sitar
Guitars have six strings, so what’s the big deal? Well, actually, an Indian sitar has 20 and is a lot harder to play. But if you like a challenge, there are courses offered at the holy city of Varanasi on the Ganges River.
Didgeridoo
It sounds like a whale in an indoor pool. The good news is that it is quite easy to learn simple melodies on the didgeridoo and there are workshops in Sydney. Plus: Practicing regularly helps you snore less.
Alphorn
Making a pleasant sound with an alphorn isn’t hard. But after learning the knack, you may find that your neighbors object to practice sessions, as the sound carries up to ten kilometers out in the open.
