Tarun Balani and Aditya Balani founded Global Music Institute ( GMI ) in 2011 with the mission of bringing a distinctive and modern approach to music education to India . Through a comprehensive music curriculum that includes the core aspects of music ( music theory , harmony and ear training ), ensemble lessons and workshops , instrumental lessons and performance as well as Indian classical and folk music ; GMI incorporates modern classroom teaching techniques to give students an indepth view of music subjects . It also offers music technology and business management , which GMI believes are essential for todays working musician . GMI is also the only official teacher of the Berklee College of Music , USA , Curriculum in India . Over its semesters , the Institute invites a diverse international faculty from various stylistic and cultural backgrounds to be able to provide students with opportunities to explore the diversity of expression that defines today ’ s music industry . The larger goal of GMI is to also foster a music community that brings together artists to work collaboratively and be able to fully express and realize their musical vision .
COURSES OFFERED
FULL-TIME PROGRAMS
Two year Diploma in Music Performance One year Certificate in Music Performance Single Semester in Music Performance
Courses offered in the Full-Time and Part-Time programs also include courses from Berklee College of Music ’ s core curriculum and also those designed by GMI .
HINDUSTANI MUSIC PROGRAM
The Hindustani Program at GMI offers beginner , intermediate and advanced students privateinstruction lessons in vocals and tabla .
FOUNDATION IN MUSIC PROGRAM
Recently launched program specially designed to give a student a strong foundation on their instrument and develop overall musicianship through essential music concepts of harmony , ear training , ensemble playing , music seminars and performance opportunities . This program is ideal for beginners , amateur musicians and students who want to prepare for a higher level of study in music . The program also offers the option to add on courses such as an Ensemble or the Music Forum .
PART-TIME PROGRAM
A few of the courses offered :
Music Application and Theory : Music Application and Theory ( MAT ) and Harmony involves the study of chords and their construction , chord progressions and the principles of connection that govern them . In the initial stage , the course is focused on providing a foundation in – intervals , scales , keys , triads , seventh chords , tensions and diatonic harmony .
Ear Training : Ear Training focuses on helping the student to develop aural skills ( a skill by which musicians learn to identify , solely by hearing , pitches , intervals , melody , chords , rhythms , and other basic elements of music ). Ear-training is typically a component of formal musical training . These classes will strengthen the student ' s sense of pitch and rhythmic interpretation .
Ensemble : Ensemble Course offers instruction through various styles ( jazz , R & B , funk and rock ) where students focus on fundamental concepts of group / band / ensemble playing including improvisation , group interaction , repertoire development and performance skills . Ensembles offered include Contemporary Jazz Blues , RnB , Funk , Classic Jazz , Bebop , Jazz World Ensemble , Afro-Cuban Ensemble , Brazilian Ensemble and the Recording Ensemble .
Introduction to Music Production : Modern musicians are often required to record and produce their own music . This course provides a hands-on and conceptual understanding of the basics of digital audio production and the technologies it involves . This course enables you to start recording , mixing and producing your own music . You will also become better acquainted with digital audio concepts , synthesis basics , the digital audio workstation ( DAW ) and working in studios .
These are just a few of the courses available . Students can select courses including courses part of Berklee College of Music ’ s core curriculum .
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