Music & Sound Production

Sound Engineering courses are available in manydifferent levels, hence, the documentation may also differ depending on the specific program's admission process. List of some important documents you should carry during the admission process are mentioned below -

• Class 10 and 12 marksheets.
• A bachelor's degree.
• A valid ID proof like Adhaar, PAN Card, Passport, etc.
• Passport size photographs.

Hi, if you wish to make a career in DJing, I believe you should start your learning phase after completing your high school. There are many popular institutions in India offering a variety of Diploma and Certification courses in DJing after Class 12.

No, there are no age criteria for students interested in pursuing a DJ course. However, they'll probably need to fulfil the eligibility criteria set by their desired institution.

To choose a DJing style for yourself, you will first need to explore different genres of music such as techno, house, and trance, as well as hip-hop, pop, rock, classical, etc. The next thing you can do is search for the popular DJs in your chosen style. Listen to them, learn their techniques, and follow them on social media platforms. 

Here are some important piece of equipments for DJing:

• Turntables: They allow you to play or mix tracks from vinyl records or digital sound, alter and scrape music for unique sounds, etc.
• Mixers: The turntables are connected to the mixer which helps in blending the tracks. It's important to easily switch songs and modify their levels, effects, and tempo.
• Headphones: High-quality headphones to listen to and preview the next track before mixing it live are important. They ensure seamless transitions and assist in keeping the energy consistent during performances.

A sound recording course is a program that is designed to teach individuals the art and science of capturing, manipulating and producing audio. It covers a wide range of topics from the fundamentals of sound waves to advanced techniques in audio engineering.

A professional course in Sound Recording opens doors for a career in Sound Editing, Sound Engineering, Sound Recording, Sound Effects Designing, Sound Mixing etc.

The Salary of a Sound Recording graduate may depend upon the location they work in and their skills but the common average salary range may vary from INR 5–6 Lakhs per annum. 

To be an authentic sound recordist one must have these basic skills like troubleshooting and problem-solving know-how, knowledge of shooting format, Multi-Tasking etc.

In the present day scenario, a lot of crash courses or short term courses of maybe a month or two are offered for the programme. Make note that these courses hold no value in the market. So, first complete your school education and then pursue a course from a recognized institute.