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Best Music Schools in
India for Western Music
Now that the admission season is upon us, most of the
undergraduate aspirants are rattling through online forums
and websites to find the best ranking colleges in their
chosen fields of study. Â Life after school begins with an
impending feeling of confusion and anxiety within most
of us today, as choosing the right college for the right area
of study requires intense research. Based on rankings of
various web portals and newspapers, here is a list of the
some of the best music schools in India.
SWARNABHOOMI
Swarnabhoomi Academy of Music
aims
to
provide
a
challenging
academic program in music that
fosters a collaborative exchange of
ideas and thoughts in a culturally rich
environment exemplifying the notion
of a global community. By blending
the best of Indian traditional Gurukula
based classical music pedagogy and
contemporary western college education
practice, the college seeks to not only provide a unique and rounded
music education but also build character and personality in its
students and prepare them for careers in music as performers,
arrangers, songwriters, composers, producers, teachers and more.
DELHI SCHOOL OF MUSIC
This is one of the very few schools in
India to have a tie up with a European
Universities like Trinity College of
Music, London. Delhi School of Music
also offers a very challenging course
in Western Classical Music. It caters to
between 1300 and 1400 students annually,
and provides instruction on musical
instruments (piano, guitar, violin, cello,
flute and recorder), singing and dance.
TRUE SCHOOL OF MUSIC
A multi-genre school, True School
of Music trains students up to a
professional level in guitar, drums,
keyboards, vocals, music production,
engineering, disc jockeying and more.
There are curriculums pertaining to
rock and jazz, which is the main focus of
the institution. With regards to course
durations, they're looking at anywhere
between 9-12 months for a full-time certificate student which can
extend up to 2.5 years for those who opt for part-time courses.
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ASIAN CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
OF MUSIC
ACCM,
which
is
located
in
Thiruvanandapuram
delivers
programmes for serious students looking
to become music industry professionals.
The College is widely regarded as one of
India's leading schools of western music.
The faculty includes lecturers that have
performed and recorded alongside some
of the biggest names in music and worked in every area of the
industry. They provide a comprehensive study of music from the
middle ages and to the classical period. Students may also explore
contemporary repertoire for period instruments and develop
facility in associated contemporary instrumental techniques.
DOLCE MUSIC INSTITUTE
Dolce music institute is a premier
western music school in Hyderabad,
India. Founded by a skilled musician
Alexander in 1999, it caters over 400
students every year and is regarded
as one of the best music institutes in
Hyderabad with a highly experienced
and qualified faculty. The emphasis
is not just on individual performance
but also on ensemble playing, aural development and musical
appreciation. Courses for Western classical instrumental training,
Piano, Keyboard, Acoustic/Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Violin,
Music Theory, Songwriting and specialized courses like Flamenco,
Jazz and Blues Guitar outlines are catered. Classes are generally
held on a one to one basis. The students can also give Certification
exams for Classical music from The Trinity college of London, The
London college of Music and The Associate Board of Royal School
of Music.