The Professional Diploma (MPT) at GMI is an accelerated program designed for the modern music producer. You will develop a solid foundation and gain technical skills in digital audio workstations, sound design, mixing, mastering, scoring for visual/interactive media, working in a studio environment and producing professional music recordings. Through direct mentorship, masterclasses, career-development, and student-led projects you will also develop musicianship, gain valuable industry insights and essential business skills. The dynamic community at GMI will keep you inspired and propel you towards professional opportunities, connections and innovative career pathways.
Music Production & Technology
Program Structure
Term 1
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Music Production
Audio Engineering 1
Introduction to Sound Design Synthesis
Critical Listening Lab
Studio Production Techniques 1
DAW Skills
Musicianship
Music Essentials 1
Music Forum
Career/Professional Development
Communication & Industry Skills
Inter – Disciplinary Studies*
Keyboard Studies 1*
Hindustani / Carnatic Studies 1*
*Additional / Optional elective courses
Term 2
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Music Production
Audio Engineering 2
Scoring for Films, Games & Interactive Media
Mixing & Mastering Audio
Studio Production Techniques 2
DAW Skills (Advanced)*
Musicianship
Music Essentials 2
Music Forum
Career/Professional Development
Music Business
Inter – Disciplinary Studies*
Keyboard Studies 2*
Hindustani / Carnatic Studies 2*
*Additional / Optional elective courses
Career Pathways
- Music Producer
Composer/Arranger
Educator
- Mix Engineer
Recording Engineer
Live Sound Engineer
- Mastering Engineer
Recording Artist
Studio Operator
- Music Director
Music Supervisor
Sound FX Editor
Faculty & Advisors
Aditya Balani
Aditya is a multi-faceted guitarist, singer-songwriter, music producer, educator and an Ableton Certified Trainer. Co-founder & director at GMI, he constantly strives to bring innovate teaching methodologies Aditya’s work has been featured on BBC Asia Beats, MTV Coke Studio, Pepsi MTV Indies & BBC Radio to name a few. He has collaborated with artists from around the world including Shubha Mudgal, Khamira, Shilpa Rao, Sudeep Sen, Bellatrix & Mr. Woodnote.
Website: www.adityabalani.com
ADITYA BALANI
Co-founder GMI
Ableton Certified Trainer
Rohan Ramanna
A music producer, recording engineer, multi-instrumentalist, and entrepreneur, Rohan was the founding partner at India’s Cotton Press Studio and one half of the songwriting/production duo Nicholson//LANDS. He is one of the founding members of the Salvage Audio Collective, a production team operating out of Mumbai’s Island City Studios credited with the much acclaimed and award winning music for movies such as Gully Boy, OTT series such as Yeh Ballet, Guilty on Netflix and many more.
Website: www.salvageaudiocollective.com
ROHAN RAMANNA
Award Winning Music Producer
Salvage Audio Collective
Jay Pei
Jay Pei is a New Delhi based producer and DJ who has pioneered his own unique sound. Building his music and sets upon rhythmic foundations of the 4/4 groove, Jay’s more recent experimentation has been towards integrating cinematic elements into the atmospheric soundscapes of his set. While a lot of his techniques may seem contradictory to the mainstream, they have led him to find and explore his own unique voice.
JAY PEI
Producer
DJ
Krishnamurthy Ramesh
Krishnamurthy is an @ableton certified trainer with a strong passion to teach and spread knowledge about Music Production. Since 2010, Krishnamurthy has been experimenting with various musical styles and expression through sound with Ableton Live. His experience with synthesizers and analog music technology comes from years of working in some of the best studios in India and has given him a very clear understanding of music technology and its implementation. He is also currently a Product Specialist for Ableton, Moog and many more at The Inventory, India’s leading online shop for music technology.
KRISHANAMURTHY RAMESH
Ableton Certified Trainer
Ashyar Balsara
An Audio Engineer, specialising in Recording, Mixing & Digital Mastering, trained at Abbey Road Institute, London. Currently based out of Island City Studios, Mumbai, Ashyar has a demonstrated portfolio across various genres with independent artists, bands & orchestras. Projects ranging from Independent and Commercial music to Audio shows, Podcasts & Background scores have led to working with notable artists such as Divine, The Fanculos, The Yellow Diary, Amit Trivedi, Sachin & Jigar, Maed in India, Abish Mathew, Kenny Sebastian & many more. Socially confident, adaptable and thrives from success, he has a keen eye for detail & strives for all artists to achieve their sonic goal.
ASHYAR BALSARA
Audio Engineer
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Note
The program structure and courses offered each term are subject to review