The True School
of Music
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Overview
The True School of Music focuses on educating aspiring musicians, music producers, sound engineers, music teachers, and music business professionals, helping them turn their passion in music into a long-term sustainable career. We aim to equip learners with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the Indian music industry, which is expected to be among the top 10 Entertainment & Media markets in the world. We place you, the student, at the very centre of our universe and ask “how can we get you to where you want to be?”
What sets
us apart
Faculty & Mentors
True School's highly experienced faculty brings a global perspective to professional music education. They balance professional practice, academia, and mentorship to foster musicianship, creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship in learners through unique pedagogical methods.
Immersive and Applied Learning
Learning by doing is a key element of our pedagogical approach. Students apply what they learn on a weekly basis through assignments and projects, and engage in peer assessments and group learning that further develops their analytical, critical thinking and creative problem solving abilities.
Industry-focused Courses
True School prioritizes active industry engagement and real-world work opportunities that enhance the learning experience. Industry mentors help students set goals and plan their professional development from an early stage in the program.
Professional Equipment & Technology
Students learn and practice using equipment and technologies that are widely used in the music industry. Students have access to practice and band rehearsal rooms, music production & engineering labs, a state-of-the-art recording studio and a fully equipped auditorium and an outdoor amphitheatre for live performances.
Undergraduate Programs
B.Mus (Hons.) Music Production
This programme will prepare you for exciting careers in music, film and the ever evolving digital entertainment industry. You will learn to compose, arrange, program and produce music for artists, films, ads, OTT content and games with guidance from faculty who are experienced industry professionals and exceptional mentors.
B.Tech Sound Engineering
This is a pioneering engineering Program in India that focuses on all skill domains within sound engineering - Sound Recording & Engineering, Live Sound Engineering, Sound Design for Visuals, and Audio System Design and Development. The Program combines audio engineering with contextual studies of global media and entertainment business to prepare students for the plethora of career opportunities in live concerts and events, recorded music, film, radio, television, games, OTT, commercial audio and music technology.
B.Mus (Hons.) Contemporary Performance
Available Majors: Guitar, Bass, Drums, Piano, Western Vocals, Indian Vocals This programme aims to create highly versatile musicians who develop mastery to perform confidently in a wide range of genres. You will be introduced to a broad range of performance technique exercises that develop a strong command over your instrument or voice, advanced harmonic and rhythmic concepts and performance as part of an ensemble.
B.Mus (Hons.) Music Production & Performance
This programme is a combination of the Music Production and the Contemporary Performance majors, crafted for students who are keen to build a versatile career that spans professional performance and original music production for a variety of media formats.
Faculty
Patricia Ramon
Area Chair - Western Vocals
Pranita Pandurangi
Head of the Department - General Music
Vehrnon Ibrahim
Area Chair - Music Business & Entrepreneurship
Loic Sanlaville
Area Chair - Guitar
Message from the Dean
TSM @ Vijaybhoomi university is a melting pot of diverse musical influences, innovative Thinking & global culture. We focus way beyond musical ability, & nurture highly creative & emotionally intelligent individuals who will embrace change with an enterprising spirit & find inspiration to chart their own path to success. I look forward to welcoming you to our wonderful community of musicians in the near future.
Prof. Nilesh Thomas
Dean of True School

FAQs
Where Is True School Of Music Located?
The True School of Music is India’s premiere institute of contemporary music that began operations in Mumbai in 2013. In addition to the main campus in Karjat where degree programmes in music are conducted, True School presently offers its Pro Music Production Certificate Programme in Bangalore and Goa
How do I get scholarships for this programme?
We evaluate all applications for merit and unique musical abilities. A very limited number of scholarships are offered to highly deserving candidates while issuing the offer of admission.
What are the timings/schedule for the classes?
Generally classes will be conducted between 3PM and 8PM on weekdays.