Develops foundational music knowledge covering Western music notation, harmony, rhythm, scales, and Indian music traditions including Hindustani and Carnatic elements (Swara, Raga, Taala). Explores various genres from classical to contemporary, with practical listening exercises and collaborative composition projects.

Covers the physical properties of sound including propagation, waveform characteristics, envelope, and waveshapes. Studies loudness levels, decibel metering, logarithm basics, ear anatomy, psychoacoustics, and perception of loudness, pitch, and timbre. Includes practical ear training for sound quality, spatial awareness, and frequency spectrum analysis.

Introduction to digital audio fundamentals including transmission, signal distribution, wordclock, and jitter. Covers digital signal processing, audio processors, time-based effects, and console architecture (analog vs digital). Provides hands-on training in Avid Pro Tools interface, features, and basic operations.

Hands-on experience with keyboard finger exercises, scales, chords, and drum counting/rhythms. Introduces basic sheet music reading and vocal training including range determination, pitch accuracy exercises, and techniques for musical phrasing, dynamics, and expression.

Explores microphone types, accessories, response charts, characteristics, and preamp tonalities. Covers popular miking techniques, common mistakes, and microphone selection/placement for various instruments and vocals. Practical training in mono, stereo, and multi-miking techniques including drum kit recording.

Introduction to MIDI, DAW production features, and song production elements including sequencing, melodic and rhythm arrangement. Covers mixing philosophy, approaches, ear training for mixing, and preparation techniques. Includes practical exercises in song mixing processes and mastering for content delivery.

Advanced Pro Tools editing techniques for two-track and multitrack sessions. Covers dynamic plugins, parallel processing, sidechaining, equalizers, tone shapers, and time-based effects. Studies automation modes, parameters, and integration of external hardware interfaces and controllers.

Comprehensive studio console training covering signal flow, basic and advanced operations, routing, patching, and automation. Includes microphone selection, recording techniques for different instruments, and hands-on live recording sessions with mixing and editing practice.

Covers film/TV production roles, creative and post-production departments, synchronization types, audio peripherals, and workflows. Explores film audio formats evolution and sound design elements. Practical training in mixing for short films and documentaries including preparations, audio premix, and final mix perspectives.

Location sound equipment, timecode sync, and on-set microphone techniques. Covers dialogue editing with AAF/OMF/EDL, ADR, crowd recording. Studies sound effects track laying, spotting, sound libraries, foley editing, and sync checks. Practical training in recording and performing foley including dialogues, footsteps, and materials.

Studio environment design, monitoring objectives, and design aesthetics. Covers room acoustics including modes, reverberation, absorption, diffusion, diffraction, and refraction. Studies acoustic treatments, isolation materials, ceiling/floor treatments, and room combinations. Practical work in 3D computer modeling and simulation tests.

Complete short film production workflow from pre-production planning and script analysis to final delivery. Includes location sound recording, ADR, sound design, foley creation, dialogue editing, and mixing. Covers balancing dialogue, music, and effects with final mastering for different delivery formats.

Inline and splitline console operations, outboard gear integration with patchbays, and equipment selection. Advanced mixing concepts, vision, editing, cleanup, and preparation techniques. Covers mastering preparation, processing, content loudness optimization for streaming platforms, and meeting client requirements.

Comprehensive Cubase training covering interface, workflow, audio/MIDI setup, editing, quantization, virtual instruments, and score editor. Includes recording preparations, time stretching, pitch correction, mixing console operations. Practical work in signal flow, routing, take compilation, vocal editing, and automation.

Advanced Pro Tools features including 7.1 surround sound configuration, advanced signal routing, comping techniques, Beat Detective, and editing large music/film sessions. Covers noise reduction, restorations, vocal pitch correction, advanced parallel/sidechain processing, and Avid control surface operations.

Complete song production from composition to mastering. Includes recording acoustic instruments and vocals, programming arrangements with MIDI/virtual instruments, blending acoustic and electronic elements, and applying professional mixing/mastering techniques. Requires maintaining a critical logbook documenting all decisions and processes.

Types of live events, technical riders, understanding client/artist requirements. Microphone selection using spec charts, miking techniques for live context, DI boxes, and balanced lines. Stage management including cable management, patching inputs/outputs, splits, stage racks. Practical training in line check, sound check, and gain staging.

Console connectivity, setup, layouts, channel strips, and signal flow. Integration of third-party devices/plugins, multi-console setups, splitters, and gain sharing. Advanced bus routing, delay compensation, signal processing for dynamic mixes. Practical training in FOH mixing for concerts and monitor mixing with IEMs.

Amplifiers, loudspeakers, rigging techniques, and load calculations. System engineering stages from requirements to calibration, simulation software (Array Calc, Sound Vision), measurement and tuning. RF spectrum, regulations, transmitters, receivers, frequency coordination. Practical PA system setup, Smaart tuning, and RF equipment management.

Electronic components (resistors, capacitors, inductors, transistors, op-amps), signal levels, impedances, filters, and crossovers. Computer network basics, protocols, IP addressing, network topologies. Audio transport protocols (Dante, AES67, AVB), audio over Ethernet, switches, routers, and cabling requirements.

Stage manager roles, event planning, coordination with performers/crew, stage plot development. Live sound equipment setup, signal flow troubleshooting, safety protocols. Mixing for various event types, EQ/dynamics in live sound, monitor mixing, feedback control. Show execution, sound checks, real-time problem-solving, and post-event review.

Paid apprenticeship which will develop skills in crafting original compositions, integrating virtual instruments, and utilizing advanced mixing and mastering techniques for professional-quality productions across diverse genres.