Music production
The Global Music Institute (GMI), India’s leading music college, is inviting applications for its Music Production and Advanced Music Production programmes. To be held from September 29 to December 8, 2018, these exhaustive and intense courses are aimed at enhancing a student’s understanding of music production and take it to the next level.
The classes, spanning over 10 weeks, will be held for three hours on Saturdays. GMI has partnered with The Inventory and Ableton as an Ableton India Education Partner for both the programmes. The curriculum has been designed by Ableton Certified Trainer, Aditya Balani and will be taught by Jay Pei.
The course in Music Production is aimed at getting students started with making music using Ableton Live10, an industry standard and a powerful Digital Audio Workstation. Students will learn how to organise their musical ideas, increase workflow, and use real-world techniques to polish their final productions.
The Advanced Music Production programme is designed to equip students with the knowledge and tools to take music production to the next level. It will delve into digital signal processing, dynamic processing, EQ techniques, mixing, mastering, and under the hood features of Live 10. With advanced modular sound design with subtractive, FM, physical, modelling and wavetable synthesis, max for live devices, students will be able to understand how to create a unique sonic palette and take the stage using Push, MIDI controllers and external hardware synth / effects.
The curriculum is inclusive of an interdisciplinary approach combining Hindustani, western classical and world music. The choice of performance major offered includes guitar, voice, piano, drums, bass. GMI encourages students to develop a strong artistic identity and enables them to be versatile performing musicians.
Eligibility: The minimum age to apply is 14 years (younger students may be considered on a special case basis).
Applications forms to be filled are available at www.globalmusicinstitute.in/music-production/.
Energy Management
The Strathclyde Business School, Glasgow is inviting applications for MSc in Global Energy Management (GEM) course starting in September 2019.
The MSc in Global Energy Management is accredited by the Energy Institute, the professional body for the energy industry. It is the first Masters course to hold academic accreditation for the professional status of Chartered Energy Manager.
Through this course, students will gain a rigorous analytical training and in-depth real-world knowledge of global energy systems. There’s also hands-on training in the management of energy-related issues. The training will help to give students an unrivalled edge in the energy job market.
The department run a series of interactive seminars called the Global Energy Forum. Leading international energy experts in business, government and other organisations provide students with practical insights and inside knowledge. There are field trips, conferences and summer project.
Eligibility: Three-year Bachelor’s degree or higher honours degree. Applications are also welcome from candidates with significant high calibre industry or Government experience. IELTS (academic): 6.5 overall (no individual band less than 5.5).
Fee: £18,450 for international students. For further information, contact sbs.admissions@strath.ac.uk; https://www.strath.ac.uk/courses/postgraduatetaught/globalenergymanagement/.