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Tamilnadu has its first professional college for contemporary Jazz, Rock and World music

TAMILNADU - SAM, as this academy is called is a boon to all the upcoming musicians of various genres. Not far from Chennai, SAM is located 75 kilometres from Chennai and 60 kilometres from Pondicherry. 

THE MARG SWARNABHOOMI is a township that houses SAM. This fully residential academy is set in a 4 acre campus. With the world renowned guitarist, composer Mr. Prasanna as its President, SAM has revolutionised the method of music training in India. With a faculty of world class international musicians, state of the art facilities, this music academy offers an enriched learning experience for the upcoming musicians.

SAM started its first 6 months diploma program in July, 2010. The second batch commenced on 31st Jan, 2011 and is in progress. The diploma program focuses on majors in Guitars, Bass, Drums, Indian percussions, Piano and Voice. 

They also conduct short term workshops during the course in which students from various states in India take part along with the residential diploma students. One such 5 day workshop was recently conducted on 26th Feb, 2011 until 2nd March, 2011. The students of the workshop and the diploma students together learn and enjoy the interactive sessions. They are also offered a one to one session with the faculty.

However the curriculum is based on a multi-cultural musical vocabulary and prepares the students for the music of the future.

SAM, one of its kinds in India, is well equipped with world class gear and their lecture halls, practice rooms, ensemble rooms, labs, recreation halls, library, media centre and modern residential facilities are of high standards.

Undoubtedly SWARNABHOOMI ACADEMY OF MUSIC is an institution of a kind that musicians and students alike would love to be associated with.

For more details on the Academy and the present faculty - www.sam.org.in

-- by Anita Mathew Perumal - PWI Reporter Tamil Nadu - tamil.nadu@peoplewebinternational.com