Global Music Institute, Delhi
Founded in 2011 by Berklee graduates Tarun Balani and
Aditya Balani, this relatively new institute brings modern
and contemporary pedagogy into music practices. It’s also
notable for teaching business management to its students,
as they believe it to be an important aspect of learning in
today’s music industry. Apart from having international
faculty and classroom style teaching, GMI is the only official
teacher of Berklee College of Music curriculum in India.
Courses offered:
» » One Year Certificate (2 Semesters, 3 months each)
» » Two Year Diploma (4 Semesters, 3 months each)
» » Three Year Graduate Diploma (6 Semesters, 3 months each)
Mumbai Music Institute
Audio Garage, a digital recording studio in Mumbai, founded
MMI in order to teach and educate audio engineers and
production aspirants by providing specialized courses in
electronic music production, DJ and audio engineering.
These programs are suited for programmers, beginners as
well as musicians.
Courses offered:
» » Instrument Courses (Keyboard, guitar, drums)
» » DJ Course
» » Diploma in Audio Engineering
» » Diploma in Music Production
» » Diploma in Live Sound Engineering
Sharda Sangeet Vidyalaya, Mumbai
One of the oldest and most well known Indian classical
music institutes in Mumbai, Sharda Sangeet Vidyalaya has
provided some of the best taught courses in Hindustani and
Carnatic music through the University of Mumbai. It is
affiliated with Trinity College of London.
Courses offered:
» » Certificate Course in Tabla
» » Certificate Course in Violin
» » Certificate Course in Harmonium
» » Certificate Course in Classical Vocals
For those of you looking for an education from home, the
following are some of the most popular sources of music
certification courses, online.
Shankar Mahadevan Academy
An initiative by Shankar Mahadevan himself, this online
academy aims to provide quality music education regardless
of where you live. The academy has 11000+ students from
over 47 countries across 24 geographic time zones to pursue
their passion for music from the convenience of their homes.
The academy offers over 300 courses and has delivered
more than 51,000 virtual classes. They also collaborate with
institutes across India for in-house classes and courses, such
as their collaboration with TSM.
Courses offered:
» » Hindustani Vocals
» » Carnatic Vocals
» » Voice Gym
» » Music For Children
» » Teacher’s Certification
» » Carnatic Violin
» » Contest Preparation
» » Self Study Courses in Hindi Music and Classical Concepts
Trinity Rock and Pop
Trinity College of London conducts exams in various
centres across India, based on their courses offered online
or through various institutes in the country. These exams
test you based on performance, improvisation, reading and
technique within the genres surrounding rock and pop
music, with each Grade requiring a pre-determined syllabus
to be covered.
Certifications:
» » Guitar – Grades 1 to 8
» » Drums – Grades 1 to 8
» » Bass – Grades 1 to 8
» » Keyboards – Grades 1 to 8
» » Vocals – Grades 1 to 8
» » Bands – Foundation, Intermediate, Advanced
Trinity College of London Exams
Similar to the rock and pop exams, Trinity holds Music
Grade Exams in different centres across the country, with
focus on other instruments that fall into genres like jazz,
classical and orchestral music.
Courses offered:
» » Piano
» » Music Theory
» » Woodwind and Jazz Woodwind
» » Classical and Plectrum Guitar
» » Electronic Keyboard and Organ
» » Bowed Strings and Harp
» » Vocals
» » Brass
» » Percussion
Berklee Online
Berklee online is an online extension of the Berklee College
of Music. This website has some of the largest collections
of courses and certificate programs both free and paid, and
involves faculty and students from across the world. They
also give you the chance to build your own program by
selecting your preferred courses and specializations.
Courses offered:
» » Degree Majors
» » Online Certifications
Part Time Courses
» » Interdisciplinary Certification
» » 5 Course Professional Certificate in General Music Studies
» » 3 Course Specialist Certificate in General Music Studies
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