Music & Sound Production

One cannot say that just a degree in Sound Production can get you the job of your dreams, it is always suggested to have additional skills with it. Self-learning goes a long way. Try to get as much experience as you can, like participating in/ organizing events, working with industry professionals, getting online certifications and more.

The duration of Music and Sound Production courses depends on the type of programme you pursue. While certificate courses are usually three to six months, Diploma programs typically range from one to two years. On the other hand, a degree course duration can go up to three years.

If you want to be a Sound Engineer in future, here are some benefits, a Sound Engineering course will offer you:

• Salary Package: A certificate or degree from a recognised institution will help you get a better salary package in your desired company or studio, as recruiters prefer quality education and a recognised certificate or degree.
• Practical Learning: Pursuing a course will provide you with opportunities for hands-on practice on software and instruments provided by the institute.

Around 200 colleges in India offer Music and Sound Production courses at different levels and types. Hence, the course fee for every Music and Sound Production programme varies. However, the average fee starts ranging from INR 3,000 and goes up to INR 16 lakh.

It's not possible to conclude a single job profile as the "the highest-paying", it depends on the work experience, expertise, job position and the employer. However, some of the high-paying job profiles in the Music industry include Music Composer, Sound Engineer, Recording Architect, Music Director, and so on. 

Music and Sound Production is a vast field that covers many specializations such as:

• Sound Editing
• Video Editing (Post Production)
• Music9 Engineering
• Sound Design
• Editing
• Sound Recording
• Disc Jockey
• Radio Jockey
• Production Design

To improve or enhance your music production skills, you need to keep practicing mixing music tracks and DAW software. You can also join a degree or Diploma programme in Music and Sound Production to gain advanced knowledge in the field.

Here are some popular books you can read along with regular Music and Sound Production course syllabus:

• Recording Secrets for the Small Studio.
• Audio Production Principles: Practical Studio Applications by Stephane Elmoshino.
• The Art of Producing: How to Create Great Audio Projects by David Gibson and Maestro Curtis.
• The Art Of Mixing by David Gibson.

The cheapest online courses in Music and Sound Production are offered by a few institutes in India. Here are some top options:

There are no college options for PG courses in Music and Sound Production online, however, you can pursue PG Diploma in Music and Sound Production online. Here are some top online college options: