Sound Engineering Related
Q: What are the requirement and the fee for mastering?
A: For mastering the stereo .wav file should be sent. The fee for mastering would be Rs.5,000 for song upto 5 minutes approx.
Q: How long does it take for my song to get mastered?
A: It takes 1 working day for the song to get mastered and sent to the client.
Q: What is the fee for the audio-visual recording and production for singers?
A: For cover song either with live guitar or with karaoke, the recording + sound engineering fee would be Rs.6,000 for song upto 5 minutes approx. for audio.
The music video for the same would cost Rs.10,000.
For original composition with songwriting, the fee can be discussed.
Music for Healing & Spirituality
Q: How is music related to healing?
A: There are 3 doshas in body – Vata, Pitta & Kapha – and the sound frequencies are related to these doshas. Beats also have an effect, for example a person feeling low can listen to music with high beats for mood upliftment. Further, it is known that music has an effect on the mind*. It is also known that the state of mind affects the health of the body. Music therapy is being used in hospitals and other places worldwide. During Corona days, the use of music as therapy is being done in quarantine centres as well.
*Out of the 5 elements – earth, water, fire, air & space – upper part of the body has closer association with space element. Moreover, space element is closely associated with sound. Therefore, music therapy is very useful in mental issues.
Q: Which music therapy is recommended – active/participative or passive/receptive?
A: Active involvement is likely to give better results. In some cases where active involvement is not possible, listening alone can be suggested.
Q: How is music related to spirituality?
A: Music connects to the inner self penetrating the outer self or ego. Thus, music takes us within ourselves. This can be called as Yoga. Great performers during their performance are in Yoga and this is felt subconsciously by the audience.
Q: What is the consultation fee?
A: For holistic music healing consultation, the fee is Rs. 2,000 per session.
Music (Guitar/Vocals) Education Related
Q: Bollywood songs are mostly in Hindi. How can I learn to sing them if I do not know Hindi?
A: The lyrics of Bollywood Hindi songs can be converted into singable English lyrics.
Q: How are music classes conducted?
A: Music classes are conducted with personalised attention either LIVE online or in India (Bhopal). Classes are mostly on, “1On1” basis but if you have a small group it can be accommodated.
Q: What are the timings for the music classes?
A: There are options in the admission form to choose different time slots. The class is scheduled in the same time slot that you have chosen in the admission form.
Q: Are the courses suitable for hobby/profession along with preparation towards TV auditions etc.?
A: Stage performances, auditions etc. require overcoming stage fear, public speaking ability, effective microphone management besides a few other things. All these aspects are addressed and practice is given on using dynamic microphone used in live shows and condenser microphone used in ideal studio setup.
Personality improvement courses are also available to those who want to go further into public speaking, presentation, hosting stage etc. with greater emphasis on spoken English.
Q: How are LIVE Online classes conducted?
A: By using a platform like WhatsApp/Zoom enabling two-way video and audio interaction. Access is provided either via the direct software/phone or via the courses portal https://courses.manishverma.site .
Q: What is the duration of course?
A: There are courses with fixed duration mentioned in the admission webpage. For customised sessions, the student can request for sessions as long as he/she wishes.
Q: What is the fee for the music courses?
A: The fee details are provided at this link.
Compositions/ Shows Related
Event organisers, film producers or music companies can contact regarding original compositions, shows etc.