I Love Music Academy, prides itself on offering high-powered, high-impact and hands-on learning, complemented by access to some of the most cutting-edge producers, musicians and audio equipment in the industry.
FOUNDED
2009
STUDIOS
2
FACULTY
Permanent & Visiting International/National Instructors
STUDENTS
over a 1000 trained
India’s premier electronic music school
Conceptualised in 2007 as a Dj school, later re-Founded in 2009 as the I Love Music Academy, a pioneer in its aim to provide quality contemporary music education in India. Today, we still pride ourselves on being India’s most forward-thinking music school. We focus on Music Production and DJ classes, with a foundation in the latest trends across the global music industry. Rated among the Top 4 Music Schools by Rolling Stones (India) in 2012; We believe in nurturing talent in the most progressive and modern genres of music.
With over a decade of successfully training in classroom’s & studios, in 2020 when with the world-wide COVID19 lockdown, we ventured into online training like many other, but found it was not to the best interest of our students. Thats why we discontinued it. Unlike 1000’s of Online Courses out there, we prefer to do it Live.
We reopened the physical academy in July 2021 at a new location in Gurgaon. Our courses modified to accommodate the new normal. From larger groups we have transformed our courses to Individualized and customizable offerings – Private 1 on 1 training and Batches of upto 4 to ensure Health and Safety of all concerned.
IN HOUSE FACULTIES AND EXPERTS TO HELP HONE STUDENTS SKILLS IN AND AFTER CLASS
Our visiting faculty make up some of the field’s finest music producers and DJs, and are enthusiastic about sharing their wealth of knowledge and experience with students. I Love Music Academy’s equally talented in-house faculty members are always available to offer students their expertise.
In addition to their regular coursework, students at I Love Music Academy are taught key aspects of the music industry, giving them an edge in the real world after graduation.
Practicing performing audio professionals and musicians who are dedicated to share knowledge that is current & relevant.
India’s premier electronic music school
We also host regular workshops led by the most renowned names in the business.
In the past, we’ve held interactive workshops with industry professionals such as Midival Punditz, Arjun Vagale, Ramiro Lopez, Anish Sood, Dualist Inquiry, BLOT!, Dreadsquad, Drumcell and Christian Smith, just to name a few.
INTERNATIONAL
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Our students have access to state-of-the-art equipment in an efficient infrastructure, enabling them to practice their coursework and complete course projects in a professional studio environment. Towards this end, I Love Music Academy has partnered with the most acclaimed brands in audio technology.
Apart from being an alumni of I Love Music Academy, Sharenjeet Singh is a Classically trained Hindustani vocalist. He started his music training at age 9. Having first visited a recording studio as a Recording Artist at the tender age of 14, he was bitten by the bug and pursued his passion for music production at home. After completing his graduation from the Pragyag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad, he pursued his technical education at the I Love Music Academy in Audio Engineer and Music production.
Having engineered audio productions in numerous commercial projects for ASK MEDIA with the likes of Airtel, Vodafone, Patanjali, Hitachi, Educomp, etc , Sharanjeet is well versed with commercial industry requirements. His work in post production as well as the recording studio gives him deep insight in the field.
As a freelance music producer for the Hip-hop and Punjabi music scene, Sharanjeet has worked alongside artists such as Akshay Zack, Yuvraj Mann, Craze-Deep, Fukra Insane, Tee Thapar and more. His self releases on Haani Records and 3 KingsProduction have given him recognition among the music community, propelling him forward as both an artist and as an audio engineer.Notably his recent release – Tum Mere has crossed 6.8 Million Views on YouTube and it has been Trending #17 on Youtube in Feb ’22.
His technical training along side his classical music training and avid industry experience makes him a great fit to teach Music production and audio engineering at the I Love Music Academy, Gurgaon.
With many years of experience in the hospitality trade, marketing, entertainment and artist management industry, Nakul Vagale is the founder of I Love Music Academy,
Successfully venturing into the business of entertainment, Nakul has managed an events and entertainment company for three years, deeply involved in the servicing domain of artists and venues of Bangalore’s nightlife. Prior to this his experience includes hotels as well as handling accounts and contracts for India’s most sought-after electronic music entertainers – Jalebee Cartel till they disbanded it. He currently manages the financial interests for Odd Recordings, an international techno label, operated by Ramiro Lopez and Arjun Vagale.
A UCLA ext Certified career counsellor, he guides music aspirants to make the correct career choices in music and beyond.
Organisation and training needs of the music business encouraged him to create India’s premier electronic music school – I Love Music Academy. As the founding director of I Love Music academy, Nakul is the guiding beacon, running the academy since its inception in 2009.
Avishek Bhowmik a.k.a Wave Diary started his Dj career at the tender age of 15. His early days in the House party circuit of Shillong gained him popularity and exposure to the Club circuit. In 2010 at age 16, Avi was already warming up the audience for supportive DJs. 2 years later Avi’s first solo gig at the Polo Towers – Club Platinum in Shillong in 2012 launched him into the limelight. At Sunburn Reload, Shillong in 2014, Avi was the youngest DJ on the Line up. Dominating the region he performed at all the major stages including the Northeast Biggest BYOB Festival, Manger Lake side festival and a host of University festival stage events at NIT, NIFT, IIM and more.
As a seasoned event manager on the big stage for university festivals, corporate shows and club events, he launched community building event series such as Bass-block and Abh-Norm to promote local and national talent. Curating artists for Events and Club gigs, he grew his network among the India’s top talent furthering his reach among artists.
His ever evolving music palette turned Avi from Electro House to Minimal and then influenced by Leftfield and Square Pusher to Music. 2015 the seed and concept was being formed, by 2018 Avi was finally ready to debut his new moniker – WAVE DIARY – a HYBRID TECH Style covering Ghetto Tech, Industrial Techno, Acid and Breakbeat.
After years of performing around the country in venues such as Hangover (Hyd), Club Boudoir (Kol), Hammers luxury nightclub (Goa), Cafe upstairs (Nagaland) as well as around his home turf in Shillong -(Tango, Hotel Heiga, Mellow Mood, Mikado, Irish Pub) & Guwahati (Nuts and brew, Retro Town) ; Avi moved base to Delhi NCR In 2019. Celebrating the nightlife of the Capital with performances at Kittysu, The Code, Summer House, and any more, Avi has quite a dedicated Fan following.
His ability and skills as a DJ are quite admirable. As a Veteran of 12 years and counting, Avi with his gentle approach and helpful nature teaches Professional Dj’ing at I Love Music Academy with the passion for each of his students to excel in the field.
Manish Bhatt a.k.a X-fader, our Senior Dj Faculty is a highly skilled Turntablist, seasoned Hip hop DJ and well know commercial DJ in Delhi NCR. With 23 years of experience in events, music and entertainment, he has held residencies at a number of exclusive clubs both in the UK(mainly London) and India (New Delhi). As a Radio Presenter, Voice-over Artist and Producer at Hit95FM as well as being a Tv presenter in the UK for B4U Music-UK and guest appearances on BBC 1Xtra radio – he brings with him a wealth of knowledge in Music. He released his first single that premiered on BBC Radio 1 and BBC Asia Network as well as 94.3 Radio One India which boosted his popularity. Recognition over the last decade by the Industry and peers nominated him for VH1 awards, My Fav Awards and Nightlife awards. His cheerful disposition and helpful nature ensures our students get the very best in DJ training as well as insights into the inner working of the industry.