Basic Course
in Digital Music Production For Beginners in Pune from 20 – 25 July 2026
Film
and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune under its ‘Centre For Open
Learning (CFOL)’ announces “Basic Course in
Digital Music Production For Beginners” from 20-25 July 2026 at Vijay
Tendulkar Writer’s Academy, Rambaug Colony, Near Doordarshan Kendra, Kothrud,
Pune .
Following
are the details in this regard;
(1) Name
of the Course: Basic Course in Digital
Music Production For Beginners
(2) Dates:
20 – 25 July 2026 (5 days, Monday to Friday)
(3) Timings:
10 am to 1 pm & 2 pm to 5 pm
(4) Max. no. of seats: 24 (Course may not be conducted if min. strength
of 20 is reached)
(5) Age: 16
years & above as on 01st July 2026
(6) Educational
Qualification: SSC (10th
pass).
(7) Nationality: Indian.
Foreign Nationals may also apply however FTII will not issue any documents/
request letter/ invitation etc for Visa or any other formalities.
(8) Medium of Instructions:
English & Hindi
(9) Venue: Vijay Tendulkar
Writer’s Academy, Rambaug Colony, Near Doordarshan Kendra, , Kothrud, Pune
(10) Per
Participant Course fee: Rs 11,000/-
Course fee is
excluding lunch, tea/ coffee, snacks etc.
Course fee of selected participants will be non-refundable,
non-transferrable, non-adjustable, etc. under any circumstances Course fee of
all the non – selected participants will be returned within 21 working days of
the course commencement.
However, due to any
reason, if the course is postponed OR cancelled by the organisers, course fee
will be refunded.
(11) Mode
of payment: Online through SBI
Collect (along with application form).
(12) Due date & time to submit online application: 10th July, 2026, 6 pm IST. Application submitted after due date & time will not be considered.
(13) Selection Criteria: On First – Come – First – Served Basis. List of selected participants will be published on our website and selection emails will also be sent to all the selected participants.
(14) Certificates: All participants would be given participation certificate on successful completion of the course. Minimum 90% attendance is mandatory to get certificate.
(15) Queries: For any queries contact Mr. Milind Joshi, Asst. Outreach Officer – 020 - 25580085, info(dot)cfol(at)ftii(dot)ac(dot)in OR Shreedhar Deshpande – 9822025333
(16) Communication with participants: All communications with the participants will be carried out through email only. List of shortlisted participants will be published on FTII website and selection email will be sent to the selected participants on their registered email.
(17) Limited Hostel accommodation for outstation participants: Rs 1,800/- (Rs. 300/- per day for 06 days) on triple sharing basis at Vijay Tendulkar Writer’s Academy campus in Kothrud.
Hostel Accommodation Fee is excluding breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea/ coffee, snacks etc. Hostel accommodation fee payment details will be shared separately with the participants who are selected & who need said accommodation, on First come first served basis.
(18) Course Directors: Mr. Shreedhar Deshpande and Dr. Abhijeet Ranade
Mr. Shreedhar Deshpande
·
AVID certified master instructor for Pro Tools
·
Has worked as chief engineer, TSM studios, Pune
·
Sound engineer for multiple award-winning songs
like IRRA, Intercontinental Music Awards, LIT Music Awards etc.
·
Two times finalist nominee as mixing engineer at
IRAA awards
·
Has
trained hundreds of students for getting Avid Certifications.
·
Has conducted several Train-the-trainer Pro Tools
sessions for Avid in India and abroad as well
Dr.
Abhijeet Ranade:
·
Composer, Music Producer, Singer-songwriter,
multi-instrumentalist, media and music educator.
·
Has worked as creative director for TSM studios,
Pune
·
Has an album and multiple singles to his credit
·
Worked on multiple music, OTT, and film projects
as a musician and singer
(19) How to apply:
1. Click on the following link:
2.
Fill-up the application form with requisite details and proceed for payment.
3.
Make necessary payment of Rs 11,000/-
4.
Once payment is done, please note "SBI collect Reference Number"
(mentioned in payment confirmation receipt). This may be required for future
reference.
5. If
possible, digitally store the receipt of payment. This can be carried out in
one of the following ways;
(i) by
taking printout of receipt of payment, scan & save it
(ii)
by taking screenshot of payment (if using mobile) or print screen (if using
computer)
(iii)
by simply taking a photograph from mobile
6. No document/ certificate related to educational qualification, age etc. is to be attached. Participants’ self – declaration in the application form is sufficient.
7. Terms & conditions: By agreeing to the terms & conditions in the application form, participants are confirming that they have read & understood the website advt. They are eligible to apply and fulfil all the requirements as stated in the advt. Further, participants agree that decision of FTII Director regarding admission to the course and its conduction in all respect will be final.
(20)
Course Contents
This is a crash course on modern music making –
from Idea to Audio reproduction. The participants will learn the fundamentals
of sound, basic recording set-up, and various tools and techniques that can be
used in making music at home.
The course will also impart necessary overview
about music theory, song structures, and give an overview into composition and
arrangement of music.
The course will equip the students with the
ability to utilize readily available equipment (such as mobile phones and
tablets) to record and edit your own music.
Course highlights:
·
Fundamentals of Sound
·
Overview of Music Theory
·
Hardware and Software Essentials (DAW,
Microphones, etc)
·
Understanding Song structures
·
Basics of composition and arrangement
·
Working with MIDI and Loops
·
Making a song
·
Effects and Mixing