We have created a textbook OM (Online Music) Book, which can be accessible all the time, plus classes with a teacher are scheduled at a specific time so that you can virtually interact with her,” he said. “We are replicating two aspects of any form of learning - when you go to a college, you have a textbook and you have a teacher standing in front of you. Apart from the theory lessons, Mahadevan has also roped in teachers to take live classes online. Whereas, if you go to Berklee College of Music or Juilliard School just to learn the trumpet for example, everything is structured,” said Mahadevan. You cannot put it down in points anywhere. “I noticed that in Indian classical music, the teaching methods are very unstructured. Mahadevan has tied up with Clood On, a provider of virtual learning software, for this project to train students of all age groups. The academy will impart structured education in Indian classical music. Want to join the academy? Check out our courses courses now.Composer-singer Shankar Mahadevan has launched an online music academy to bring Indians living in the US a step closer to their roots. Self-study courses provide students with access to a student portal, the OM Book™, a week-by-week study guide, unlimited singing practice with recording tools, and expert feedback on recordings. Hindi Movie and Devotional song courses are offered in a self-study course format, allowing students to learn on their own time, and at their own pace. This will help you achieve learning milestones and give you a sense of accomplishment. We also have regular assessments and examinations to evaluate learning progress and after the successful completion of each module, you will receive a certificate. The OM riyaaz recorder allows you to record your renditions and submit to the academy for immediate and detailed audio feedback. It allows you to practice without inhibitions at any time.Īt the end of the explanation of each concept, you have practice exercises which can be recorded using the OM riyaaz recorder. Mahadevan came into the limelight after the release of his first album Breathless.
The academy provides training in the Indian Music via online courses and is affiliated to the Berkely College of Music. You will have access to the OM Book™ during the entire duration of your course. Shankar founded the Shankar Mahadevan Academy along with Sridhar Ranganathan on 3 March 2011. It has all the concepts explained, demonstrated, and sung by expert artists. It is supplemented by several powerful self study tools.Īt the beginning of each course, you will be given access to the Online Music Book or OM Book™, which is a digital text book that contains the entire learning material for the course you have enrolled for. The virtual class is not a standalone method of teaching at the academy. You will also be able to gauge how you stand with respect to other students taking the same course. This is extremely effective as it not only helps you learn from the teacher but also from fellow students across the globe. Each class has a teacher with up to 3 students and students will be able to see each other, interact and imbibe skills like in a real classroom. Virtual classes/ Live classes are usually held once a week via Cisco Webex. Teaching Methodologyįor classical music courses, SMA uses a combination of 3 different proven teaching methods. You will also have access to many fantastic self learning tools like a digital text book called the OM Book™, a riyaaz recorder which allows you to record your renditions and submit to the academy for a detailed feedback as well as access to several fun musical games and tools.Īssessments are conducted at the end of each module and after the success completion of a module, you will receive a certificate signed by Shankar Mahadevan. Each lesson is taught to you by expert teachers via live online classes. Anyone who wishes to enroll can choose a module from any one of the levels as long as they have completed the prerequisites that are required to pursue that module. Under each level, there are several modules. The whole classical music program at SMA is basically divided into 3 levels - Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced. Certificate Programs for Indian Classical Music All our courses are supplemented by great learning materials and tools for practice. The Academy offers certificate courses with live virtual classes as well as self study courses. When you enroll for a course at the academy, we communicate what you can accomplish on successful completion of the course.
We have strived to take the vast curriculum of Indian Classical Music and demystify it, define milestones and impart learning using some great techniques and tools that are both fun and effective. At the Academy, we work hard to give you a high quality learning experience with a clear path of progression and well defined milestones.
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