Duration

1 Year

Class Schedule

5 Days a Week


EMI

EMI Available

Placements

100% Assistance


Eligibility

10+2

The AAFT Advantage

At AAFT, we equip you with cutting-edge training and unprecedented opportunities, paving the way for your future success.

INR 12 LPA

Highest CTC offered

250+

Industry Expert Mentor

37000+

Alumni Network

120+

Companies Hire From Us

About the Program

Elevate your singing skills with this 1 year Diploma in Classical/Western Vocal at AAFT School of Music. Throughout the program, you will be getting a comprehensive knowledge of sound design, classical and contemporary music by contemporary sessions and workshops by industry experts. AAFT also works in collaboration with Rock School, the UK to provide global exposure to students like you. After the program is complete, you will get the opportunity to record the album and even perform live.

World Class Faculty with Real World Experience

Easy EMI Options Available

 

Hands-on- Training with Practical Projects

Masterclasses by Industry Experts

100% Placement Assistance

US-based curriculum and a credit system

Key Takeaways

  • Compose and Record your Songs
  • International Affiliations
  • In-House Jam Pad & high-end Music Studios
  • Learn from Top Music Experts
  • Visits to Music Studios & Recording Companies
  • Affiliated with Rock School London & Trinity College of London

Our Top Recruiters

Discover where the success stories began - our alumni are thriving at these top-tier organizations!

Why choose AAFT School of Music?

10 LPA Highest CTC Offered

98% Placed in 2024

Sound and Audio Studios

World-class Infrastructure

Professional grade equipment

Jamming studio

Music production studio

Dubbing Studios

Turn your musical dreams into a vibrant reality!

At AAFT, we stress more on practical knowledge and the latest industry trends

Career Prospects

  • Professional Vocalist
  • Music Composer
  • Music Producer
  • Session Musician
  • Music Teacher / Instructor
  • Voice Coach
  • Choir Director
  • Recording Artist
  • Jingle Writer
  • Live Performer
  • Vocal Analyst
  • Music Program Director

Placements 2024

RISHABH SAMANT

SOM

Crukces

ALISTER ROMALD

SOM

Spardha School of Music

PRASHANT CHAUHAN

SOM

Saregama Ltd.

ANAND YADAV

SOM

Satmat Events

ANAND YADAV

SOM

Satmat Events

ANAND YADAV

SOM

Satmat Events

Learning Objectives

AAFT School of Music is internationally affiliated with Rock School London and Trinity College of London.

Total No. of Project:: 60+ |
Industry Visits: 15+ |
Case Studies:: 20+ |
Assignment:: 40+
  Diploma in Classical Vocal
Semester 1
  • Learn the basic terms and definitions of Indian Music
  • Learn the concepts of laya (tempo), tala (rhythmic cycle), alap, swar and vistaars
  • Develop the ability to sing basic alankars
  • Theoretical aspects of the prescribed ragas
  • Learn the concept of taal and use of various taals in Hindustani music, especially ragas.
Semester 2
  • Learn to develop gayaki
  • Learn about general grammatical rules of ragas
  • Learn about the concept of Taal in detail
  • Learn about ragas with a comparative study
  • Learn about stage aesthetics
  • Learn to use the microphones and how to sing on them
  • Understand the lifestyle of a musician
  • Stage performances for raag, light music and film music
  • Learning about different types of string names and their techniques.
  • Tuning the fingers with the help of exercises.
  • Understanding C and G7 chords.
  • Learning how to read music and notes on 1st and 2nd string
  • Learning to play Ode To Joy, Jingle Bells.
  • Learning about the notes on 3rd and 4th string
  • Understanding the importance of Ties, Dots, Repeat Signs.
  • Learning to play Yankee Doodle, When The Saints Go Marchin’ In Gaining knowledge about 5th and 6th string
  • Knowing the importance of Sharps, Flats, Natural Signs, Am & E Chords, Minuet in C, and Minuet in G.
  • Understanding basic open chords and chord exercises 1-3.
  • Acquiring knowledge about suspended chords and strumming patterns.
  • Learning to play Half-Steps and Whole Steps and 6th String Barre
  • Learning about major scales.
  • Learning about 5th String Barre Chords and exercises.
  • Understanding Keys and Key Signatures, Relative Major and Minor.
  • Learning about strumming techniques, intervals, and worksheets.
  Diploma in Classical Vocal
Semester 1
  • Learn the basic terms and definitions of Indian Music
  • Learn the concepts of laya (tempo), tala (rhythmic cycle), alap, swar and vistaars
  • Develop the ability to sing basic alankars
  • Theoretical aspects of the prescribed ragas
  • Learn the concept of taal and use of various taals in Hindustani music, especially ragas.
Semester 2
  • Learn to develop gayaki
  • Learn about general grammatical rules of ragas
  • Learn about the concept of Taal in detail
  • Learn about ragas with a comparative study
  • Learn about stage aesthetics
  • Learn to use the microphones and how to sing on them
  • Understand the lifestyle of a musician
  • Stage performances for raag, light music and film music
Diploma in Cinema
  • Understanding the history, growth and development of editing in film, TV, and news productions.
  • Understanding the fundamentals of sound recording and its application in film.
  • The elements of sound recording in film and television.
  • Understanding the significance of sound effects in film production.
  • Learning about different aspects of dubbing in a film.
  • Gaining knowledge about different aspects of sound acoustics.
  • Learning about different software used for sound editing.
  • Understanding different techniques in video editing such as cross-cutting, montage and match cutting.
  • Learning different aspects of editing for fiction, non-fiction, short films and music videos.
  • Understanding the various aspects of 2D and 3D animation techniques.
  • Learning about the various fundamentals of visual effects.
  • Gaining an overall perspective of directing films and processes involved in film production.
  • Enable students to understand the structures and framework of writing and producing film and television content.
  • Enable students to demonstratively utilize the skills they have gained through the course.
  • To make the students understand the different kinds of Acting and Presentation, for becoming an actor or for directing or capturing or dealing with actors.
  • To make the students have a detailed practice on breathing, clarity of diction, free voice exercises, memorizing the dialogues and delivering the dialogue with proper meaning.
  • To make students get relief from hesitation, & gain confidence with a relaxed body, mind & soul to play the character.
  • To make the students have an alternative & different approach of acting by applying the kinds of methods acting accordingly.
  • Enable students to understand the structures and framework of camera and lighting techniques used in producing film and television content.
  • Enable students to demonstratively utilize the skills they have gained through the course
  • Train the student with the basic and advanced functioning of the cameras (Film camera and Digital camera)
  • Cultivate the sense of lighting and new innovative ways of using lighting

Learn from Industry Experts

Shaan

Playback singer

Hariharan

Playback singer

Udit Narayan

Playback singer

Akhil Sachdeva

Musician

Student Projects

With our focus on practical pedagogy, we ensure to facilitate music diploma courses that align with the latest industry developments. This helps our students build the practical skill sets required to escalate in the world of music. As part of the curriculum, the student will have an extensive portfolio of sound design, film scores, and audio samples. Students culminate all their projects into one final product ready to be pitched on leading platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, MX Player, Voot, Alt Balaji, TVF, YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Music streaming platforms.

Faculty

AAFT boasts of a highly qualified and experienced team of professors who hold impeccable industrial acumen after having led successful careers in their respective fields.

Mr. Beri is widely celebrated as a trailblazer in the global music industry. Renowned for his innovative artistry and groundbreaking productions, he has earned a reputation for delivering music that not only entertains but also resonates deeply with audiences worldwide. His Grammy Award stands as a testament to his dedication to excellence, showcasing his ability to craft intricate compositions and deliver emotive, technically brilliant productions.

Mr. Beri is widely celebrated as a trailblazer in the global music industry. Renowned for his innovative artistry and groundbreaking productions, he has earned a reputation for delivering music that not only entertains but also resonates deeply with audiences worldwide. His Grammy Award stands as a testament to his dedication to excellence, showcasing his ability to craft intricate compositions and deliver emotive, technically brilliant productions.

Nikkhil Beri

Industry Dean

Faculty

AAFT boasts of a highly qualified and experienced team of professors who hold impeccable industrial acumen after having led successful careers in their respective fields.

Dr Parth Sinha

Dean

Dr Parth has sought training in Hindustani Music under eminent gurus of Banares Gharana and Rampur Sahaswan Gharana. He is also an expert in Thumri, Khayal and Ghazal singing styles.

Mohit Arora

HOD

Mohit Arora is a drummer with expertise in rock and pop music. He is a certified trainer from Trinity College London. At AAFT, he teaches subjects like Drums and Music Theory.

Kunal Shourie

Assistant Professor

Kunal Shourie is a sound engineer and Logic Pro X Specialist. He is an experienced and dedicated Audio/ Sound Engineer, producer, designer and recording engineer.

Shubham Raj

Assistant Professor

He is a refined Music Producer and has in- depth knowledge of Cubase and some other DAWs. He is experienced and has a Masters in Performing Arts degree with Specialization in Music Production.

Shashank Gautam

Assistant Professor

Is Masters in Classical Vocal with good experience in performing and teaching especially. He has teaching experience as a Tabla (rhythm) faculty also.

Amrit Pal Singh

Teaching Assistant

Skilled writer, composer, and music producer, all in one. Have composed and produced a very motivating song for one of the biggest NGOs of South Asia, Medecins Sans Frontieres.

Harsh Sharma

Teaching Assistant

Skilled and trained singer, composer, audio engineer, dubbing artist and writer. Have composed and produced songs for multiple artists, ganes and for myself.

Chhavi Srivastava

Teaching Assistant

1. B high grade gazal artist of akaashwani lucknow. 2. ⁠National level winner pf Sangamkala and Surtarang. 3. ⁠Indian classical state level winner in sangeet natak Academy.

Infrastructure

Our music production school matches international standards with respect to the infrastructure. Our fully equipped sound studio boasts uncountable pieces of professional-grade equipment and instruments. Along with it, we also have a high-end jamboard editing and mixing lab, recording studios, in-house jamming and more, that allows students pursuing Diploma/Certificate programs in music to build hands-on skills.

Recording Studio

  • Latest Condenser and dynamic mics
  • Analog & digital hybrid Synth hardwares
  • Compression Rack Module
  • Headphone Amp Rack Module
  • Acoustics

Music Production Labs

  • 80 Imacs with Ableton Live, Logic X Pro, Cubase
  • Audio Interface Rack Module
  • Audio control surface
  • DI Unit Boxes, Synthesizers, Samplers
  • Analog Mixers and Mixing Headphones

Sound Editing and Dubbing Studios

  • Latest Audio Editing Software
  • Microphone Preamplifiers Control Room
  • Audio Mixing Consoles
  • Multitrack Recording Equipment
  • Effects Unit (Reverb, Echo, Compression, Etc.)

Rehearsal Room

  • Jamming Room
  • 16 channel Mixer
  • Professional Audio System
  • High Rated Dynamic, Condenser & Drum Microphones
  • Projector with Projection screen

Music Instruments

  • Percussion instruments like Djeme, Darbuka, Bongo
  • Strings instruments Like Electric & Acoustic Guitars
  • Acoustic Grand Piano & Keyboard Workstation
  • Drum Kit with Meinl Cymbals
  • Indian Classical Instruments Like Dholak,Tabla, Sitar

Recording Studio

  • Latest Condenser and dynamic mics
  • Analog & digital hybrid Synth hardwares
  • Compression Rack Module
  • Headphone Amp Rack Module
  • Acoustics

Music Production Labs

  • 80 Imacs with Ableton Live, Logic X Pro, Cubase
  • Audio Interface Rack Module
  • Audio control surface
  • DI Unit Boxes, Synthesizers, Samplers
  • Analog Mixers and Mixing Headphones

Sound Editing and Dubbing Studios

  • Latest Audio Editing Software
  • Microphone Preamplifiers Control Room
  • Audio Mixing Consoles
  • Multitrack Recording Equipment
  • Effects Unit (Reverb, Echo, Compression, Etc.)

Rehearsal Room

  • Jamming Room
  • 16 channel Mixer
  • Professional Audio System
  • High Rated Dynamic, Condenser & Drum Microphones
  • Projector with Projection screen

Music Instruments

  • Percussion instruments like Djeme, Darbuka, Bongo
  • Strings instruments Like Electric & Acoustic Guitars
  • Acoustic Grand Piano & Keyboard Workstation
  • Drum Kit with Meinl Cymbals
  • Indian Classical Instruments Like Dholak,Tabla, Sitar

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Music Programs

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    40+ Placement Partners
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    10 LPA Highest CTC Offered
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    In-house Film Festivals
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    19000+ Placements

Application Process

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Fill out this inquiry form and our admission counsellor will get in touch with you.

Personal Interview

A personal interview will then be conducted to screen your application.

Offer of Admission

Post the admission rounds, the admission letter will be rolled out to the selected candidates.


Who can apply?

We attract exceptional candidates who possess a blend of intellectual curiosity, leadership potential and a passion for music, thereby creating a cohort of promising future leaders.

Eligibility criteria

  • Candidates must have a 10+2 from a recognized university/institution
  • Candidates must have a minimum 50% marks in aggregate in 10+2 (45% for reserved categories)
  • Candidates need to clear the AAFT Global Entrance Test (GET)

FAQs

1. What is the duration of the Diploma in Classical and Western Vocal?
  • The Diploma in Classical Vocal and Western Vocal at AAFT has a duration of 1 year.
  • Music Producer
  • Sound Engineer
  • Recording Engineer
  • Mixing Engineer
  • Mastering Engineer
  • Composer
  • Studio Technician
  • Audio Post-Production Specialist
  • Music Director
  • DJ/Remixer
  • Music Supervisor
  • Music Teacher/Educator
  • Sound Designer for Film/TV/Games
  • Freelance Musician/Producer
  • The eligibility criteria for the Diploma & Certificate programs is a minimum of 50% of marks in grades 10+2.
  • Yes, students from any academic background can pursue Classical Vocal or Western Vocal at AAFT as long as they meet the eligibility criteria. The program is designed to provide a foundational understanding of Classical or Western music principles, and students will learn essential skills from scratch.