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‘As an aspiring music producer, earlier on in the process, we do tend to get confused and sidetracked with the amount of valuable and the not so valuable information which is out there for us. The Dos and Don’ts of Music production and the hows and ifs and the endless banter that comes with it. […]
There is no question that the pandemic and the lockdown has taken a mental and physical toll on artists. It has also provided an opportunity for them to come up with innovative ways to keep those creative juices flowing. Pre-pandemic, the True School Pro Night was a special event that the entire school, especially the […]
Over 6 hours of music from our students! From experimental electronic to hip-hop to rock to punk, you name it and this playlist has it all. We couldn’t be more proud of our students. Check out our ‘True School Students’ playlist on Spotify. […]
We’re proud to announce that we are shifting our school to Vijaybhoomi University, India’s first liberal professional university, to offer our highly acclaimed professional courses as music degrees in a 55-acre eco-friendly campus at Karjat. Some of the highlights of this new step are as follows: DEGREE PROGRAMMES: All our Pro students will now […]
On 28th July 2020, 25 musicians across India came together digitally, to release a rendition of the classic Michael Jackson track “Earth Song”. This was released on ‘World Nature Conservation Day’ as a collaborative effort to educate people and create a sense of enlightenment about what has been going on as a repercussion of human […]
Joel Hamilton is a Grammy and Latin Grammy-nominated Brooklyn-based record producer, engineer, musician, and co-owner of Studio G Brooklyn with partners Tony Maimone and Chris Cubeta. He has worked with artists like ‘Pretty Lights’, ‘Tom Waits’, ‘The Black Keys’, ‘Gaby Moreno’ and many more. He has a unique perspective of the industry and here are […]
This short clip is a great example of how beneficial Viveick Rajagopalan’s Konnakol for Musicians course will be for everyone. Here he takes a phrase in 16 and breaks it down in different variations and the results will bring a smile to your face. Viveick’s course is not only for producers but also very useful for […]
On July 1st, 2020, True School hosted a Music Production webinar with Acclaimed Bollywood composer, producer and singer Salim Merchant, Grammy-nominated engineer and producer Joel Hamilton, Point Blank Music School Founder & CEO Rob Cowan and Media & Entertainment Skills Council CEO Mohit Soni. The discussion was on the changing professional landscape of music production […]
Grammy and Latin Grammy-nominated Brooklyn-based record producer, engineer, and musician, Joel Hamilton teaches this high-level course which shines a light on the internal process of the producer, musician, and engineer, in the business of making compelling recordings that do well in the marketplace. Through this course you will be able to self analyse and dissect […]
True School’s Study@Home is an innovative, remote learning programme that enables you to pursue a career in music, while not having to deal with the hassle and challenges of moving out of your hometown in the immediate future. Study@Home allows you to enrol in the first year music courses of True School’s acclaimed 3 year Pro music […]
Learn the fundamentals of how to Analyse, Compose, Arrange and Record Music for any kind of visual – be it Film, Television Serial or Television Commercials through the experience of veteran rocker and music composer Zubin Balaporia! This course is designed for you, whether you’re a beginner, enthusiast or a full-fledged producer, with assignments based […]
There’s a songwriter hiding somewhere inside you, wondering if it’s safe to come out. Now it is. The lyric writing course by Ankur Tewari is an invitation to let your inner songwriter step into the world of words and magic. If you haven’t written any or many songs, this course will show you an efficient, […]
Competition is tough out there and you need to be on top of your game to stand out from the rest. We have selected 5 courses from our Artist Series that will help you do exactly that and improve your overall production skills. 1. The Boiler Room: Influences of Rhythmic Cultures in Music Composition, Production […]
True School founder Ashu Phatak shares his opinion about the present situation and the steps musicians can take for a better future. “I’m a musician – what now?” Hi, I’m Ashu, co-founder of the True School of Music. A few musicians and parents of our students had approached me for advice on ‘What to do […]
March 2020 has probably found a place in history as the starting point of mass digital transformation across sectors at a pace never seen before. Overnight, social distancing and working from home have become widely accepted norms, and so did remote learning, a concept not novel by any means, but one that was sidelined for […]
We get a lot of inquiries from students who tell us that they want to learn Sound Engineering but what they mean is that they want to learn Music Production. This is a common misunderstanding and to make things clearer we thought we’d make this chart which will help y’all get some clarity about the difference […]
1. What is the hardest part about being a musician and what’s the best? I think the hardest part of being a musician is to realize that the music has been commercialized to the point of not encouraging creativity and originality. The instability of work as a performer is also a downside, nowadays live music […]
This is a glossary designed to educate any reader who is interested in learning about the various terms and jargon used in the world of Audio Engineering & Music Production. This glossary would be regularly updated with newer words. Control Room – Control Room is a room, which is a part of a studio setup. […]
What would a film be without music? If you were to watch a film minus the music, scenes that you found really riveting and evocative would probably seem, well, really just normal. That’s the power that composers possess, to evoke emotions and bring images and words to life with music are rare talents that just […]
The True School of Music (TSM), launched in partnership with The Manhattan School of Music, NYC, is India’s first comprehensive academy of contemporary music. It provides music education of the highest caliber, helping students take the initial steps or continue their journey to higher levels in the music industry. TSM incorporates the best practices from […]
John Coltrane, an American jazz saxophonist and composer, was undeniably one of the most important artists in the 20th century. Not only was he one of the most technically proficient musicians to hail from the jazz tradition but also one of the most spiritually profound. His undying devotion to his art has and continues to […]
Watch Your Voice: Vocal health techniques with Jocelyn Medina The 13th of May saw the TSM auditorium resonate with a chorus of e’s and oo’s; notes rung high and notes rung true. Now, to a non-vocalist this opening sentence may seem somewhat abstract but that’s what happens when there’s a vocal masterclass at The True […]
21st of May 2014 was a bass heavy day at TSM. The reason being, 3 of UKs most cutting-edge bass artists made a stopover for a quick masterclass at the school while on their Indian tour. The Auditorium at TSM was flooded with wicked bass licks, experimental textures and raw power. Going beyond the cliché […]
Secrets of Afro-American Music with Aki Spadaro 27th May 2014 was the day Pro keyboard faculty, Aki Spadaro, decided to educate people on the topic of Afro-American music. Given that The True School of Music is a western contemporary music school that offers courses in genres like Jazz, this master class was not just a […]
Carnatic Classical Music goes contemporary. An introduction to Carnatic Classical Music with Chandana Bala. The popular notion is that The True School of Music is primarily a western music school, which is a completely justified assumption given the nature of the courses offered at the school. However, the key message that TSM includes in its […]
The True Schol of Music’s latest offering, The Pr Pro Program, serves as the ideal course prepping relative beginners for further music studies and endeavors. Music has and always will be one of the most moving art forms; not just on a personal level but also on the aspirational front. Successful performers and producers have […]
Breaking down the Blackstratblues There’s a method and technique to how blues masters create those melancholic masterpieces and soulful, heart-tugging guitar solos. Learn this and much more, only with the Warren Mendonsa a.k.a Blackstratblues as he deconstructs the Blues sound for you. Date: 21st Feb, 2014 Time: 6 p.m. onwards Venue: TSM Entry: Free Register: […]
The True School of Music to be launched in Mumbai, with faculty from The Manhattan School of Music, NYC. India’s first, comprehensive institute of contemporary music set to open up lucrative careers in music MUMBAI, 22 May, 2013: Come September, The True School of Music, will open its doors to professional and budding musicians at […]
