Music and Learning @ SMA
I am an overseas student. Can I sign up for the Amazon Prime courses?
No - at the moment it is for India, Amazon Prime members only
I see some courses available for Amazon. What is the process to sign up?
Simply purchase the course on Amazon and you will receive a coupon code and the steps to redeem the code via email. To redeem the code, visit : https://www.shankarmahadevanacademy.com/sma/amazon-special/ Enter your coupon code and DoB (or click on ...
I could not find my course - can I speak to a counsellor?
Please feel free to contact our admissions counselors by leaving a message for us here. Our admissions counselors are available from 6 AM Indian Standard Time to 10 PM Indian Standard Time all days of the week. Contact Us: Need more info. Click ...
Can SMA certificates be used to get credits in my school/college?
At the moment, SMA is an autonomous organization and is not associated with any universities. Certificates offered by us can not be used to get credits in schools or colleges you are applying for. We are currently in the process of building an ...
Can I sign up for more than one course?
Yes, you may sign up for more than one course at a time. However, please ensure that you give yourself adequate time for practice for each of the courses,in case these are courses in different genres. In case you have enrolled for the courses within ...
How can I enroll into a course?
Once you have selected your course, please click on the “Enroll Now” button in your course page to start the enrollment process. Select if the student signing up for the course is a child (less than 14) or an adult (above 14) Register yourself by ...
Do you offer trial classes?
We have built our curriculum to be trial-free, under the guidance of Shankar Mahadevan.However, in case your first-class experience is not satisfactory, you may request for a counseling or a refund. Please read the refund policy in our Billing ...
Can people of any age start learning music?
At Shankar Mahadevan Academy, we believe that music is for all ages and it is never too late to start. At 92, our oldest student is proof of this! We definitely believe that one can learn music as long as there is a passion for learning, as well as ...
Do you teach western music?
For Western Music, we offer Guitar, Keyboard and Piano courses which follow Trinity College Of London syllabus. Please note that in order to pursue the Trinity College London courses, you are required to purchase the syllabus books as given in the ...
Do you offer instrument courses?
We do offer courses in Guitar, Piano and Keyboards. You can view the details here https://www.shankarmahadevanacademy.com/instruments/. Once you have mastered the basics, you may choose to continue learning songs on the instrument of your choice or ...
How do I choose Hindustani vs Carnatic ?
Hindustani vocals tend to have songs in Hindi, Sanskrit, Braj and so on. Carnatic vocals have compositions in Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam so it helps to have a background in any of the languages. To understand better, watch this ...
I just want to learn music for fun. Is there a course for me?
Absolutely! For movie song lovers we have a library of movie songs and instruments which can be learned. You can showcase your learning to friends and families in special events and parties. You have a choice of picking anyone song from our library ...
Is classical vocals the right choice for me?
This is more of a personal choice. We advise you to take up the music from that you like listening to as listening is one of the most important components of learning how to sing. If you are looking to build a strong foundation in music, we suggest ...
I’ve learnt music before. Where do I start?
Please go through the “Course Overview”, “Topics Covered” and “Prerequisites” of the course before enrolment. If you are unsure, fill this form to get a call back from our counselors (available between 6 AM to 10 PM Indian Standard Time) Some of our ...
I’m an adult and a beginner to music. Where do I start?
We cover a wide range of courses for adults who wish to get started on their musical journey. If you are looking to build a strong foundation in music, we suggest you check out our beginners courses in Indian classical music. You may choose between ...
I’m a parent and am looking for courses for my child
Getting started early with music has huge benefits to the cognitive and social development of children. At Shankar Mahadevan Academy, we have courses for mothers who are looking to learn lullabies to sing to their children as well as courses for ...
What can I learn at Shankar Mahadevan Academy?
At Shankar Mahadevan Academy, we offer courses in various genres in vocals and instruments. You may choose a course based on your interest, age and musical background. We offer courses for a wide range of ages. Please click on the links below to know ...