Shankar Mahadevan Academy makes high-quality music education available from the convenience of home. All classes, course materials, customer support, teacher/student communication, and assessments are conducted online, and for this reason, technology is a key part of the student experience.

For Instructor-Led courses (live, virtual classes)

  • Computer with either Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, or Mac OS
  • High-speed Internet connection (preferably broadband with 6-8 Mbps speed)
  • Audio headset with microphone
  • Built-in or external webcam for video calls
  • The following software installed:
    • Google Chrome, Microsoft Internet Explorer™ version 7 or higher, Firefox™ version 3.0 or higher, or Safari™ 4 or higher
  • Electronic Shruthi Box (Electronic Tanpura or Tambura box) -This is required for classical music courses, and is optional but highly recommended for Hindi Movie and Devotional song courses.
  • Electronic Taalmala - This is required for all Hindustani classical music courses (Level 102 onwards).
  • For online classes, zoom needs to be installed.  Zoom Test to check zoom.

For Self-Study (self-paced) courses:

  • Computer with either Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP or Mac OS
  •  Internet connection 
  • Audio headset with microphone
  • The following software installed:
    • Google Chrome, Microsoft Internet Explorer™ version 7 or higher, Firefox™ version 3.0 or higher, or Safari™ 4 or higher

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