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Music Reviews, Book Reviews, Interviews, Poems & More
So, you’ve landed on Vanya’s Notebook. First things first — hi, I’m Vanya. If we were meeting in person, I’d probably be rambling about a new song I can’t stop listening to, or a book that kept me up till 3 AM. That’s who I am here, too — someone who can’t stop talking about the things that make life interesting: music, books, art, people, stories, and random thoughts that sneak in when you least expect them.
This blog didn’t start with a “strategy.” It started because I talk too much. I wanted a place where I could throw my thoughts out into the world and maybe, just maybe, someone else would nod and say, “Yes, me too.”
Over time, the notebook grew into music reviews, book reviews, poems, interviews, event coverage, and an ongoing experiment in figuring out how art fits into everyday life. It also grew into Soundtrack to Success — my way of trying to understand music and helping musicians understand it too.
What You’ll Find Here
Honestly? A bit of everything I love.
🎶 Music Diaries & Reviews
Music is my heartbeat. I write about songs that stay with you, albums worth listening to twice, concerts that leave you buzzing, and sometimes the hidden gems you might’ve missed. If you’re looking for honest music reviews in India and stories, you’ll feel at home.
🎤 Interviews
This is where I talk to people whose work fascinates me — musicians, authors, artists, creators, dreamers. The idea is simple: everyone has a story worth telling, and through these artist interviews, I want to give them space here.
📚 Books & Reviews
If you’re a book lover, you’ll find plenty here. From thoughtful reviews to casual rambles about what I’m reading, I write the way I’d talk to a friend who asked, “So, should I pick this one up?”
✍️ Poems & Personal Writing
Sometimes words don’t fit neatly into reviews. They turn into poems, reflections, or blurbs that make no sense to anyone but me. I still share them, because that’s what this space is for — the raw, unpolished stuff too.
🎟️ Events
Every now and then, I cover events — gigs, literary fests, cultural happenings, and music events in India. Think of it as me dragging you along, minus the sore feet.
🚀 Soundtrack to Success
This one’s close to my heart. Soundtrack to Success is me trying to understand music — why it moves us, why it sticks in our heads, why it sometimes betrays us on stage — and helping musicians make sense of it too. It’s practical, a little nerdy, and my way of saying: I see you, and I get how tough (and magical) this journey can be.
Why I Do This
Because conversations matter. I don’t like one-way monologues. When I write, I imagine someone’s on the other end saying, “Wait, but what about…?” And that’s why this blog is built the way it is, as a conversation.
Sometimes it’s me gushing about an album. Sometimes it’s me arguing with a book in the margins. Sometimes it’s me just blurting out a poem because it wouldn’t stay inside. Whatever it is, I hope it feels like we’re sitting across from each other, with coffee (or chai), talking until the café staff politely kicks us out.
This space isn’t just for me. It’s also for you. If you’re a reader looking for your next book, a musician wanting to be heard, a writer sharing your work, or just someone wandering around the internet, you’re welcome here.
Where to Begin
Not sure where to start?
- Head to Music Diaries for honest music reviews and rambles.
- Visit Soundtrack to Success if you’re into music and want to see me blabber about what makes it tick and how musicians can make sense of it.
- Try Interviews if you want stories straight from musicians, authors, and creators.
- Peek into Reviews for books that might just find a spot on your shelf.
- Or read Poems and Vanya Writes if you want the messy, personal side of me.
If you ever feel like talking beyond the comment box — about music, books, poems, or just life in general — drop me an email at vanyasnotebook@outlook.com. I do check it, promise.
I don’t promise perfect schedules. I don’t promise viral headlines. What I do promise is honesty, curiosity, and a lot of heart. This is a blog about music, books, interviews, poems, and events in India — but more than that, it’s a space for conversations.
So stay, read, comment, argue with me if you like. I love a good debate almost as much as I love a good chorus in a song.
Thanks for being here. Really. Now I’ll stop blabbering… until the next post.
—Vanya
