A Singer is an artist or a performer who sings professionally. They may be accompanied by an instrument or an orchestra. Some singers also play a musical instrument such as piano or guitar while they sing.
Personal Competencies
• You enioy singing
• You enioy performing in front of an audience
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+2 in any stream
2. Complete Bachelor's in Music OR
Complete Bachelor's in Music and follow it up With a Master's in the same or related field. OR
Complete a Diploma in Music and Music-related subject
• For getting a licence as a music instructor or teacher, You can train under a Guru or learn from a reputed classical music school in your city.
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
This course is offered by the Department of Music.
This list of Institutes is indicative only
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Maharaja Sayajirao University, Vadodara, Gujarat
2. Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
3. University of Delhi, New Delhi
4. Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pone, Maharashtra
5. Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
6. Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj University (CSJM), Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
7. Visva Bharati University, Bolpur, West Bengal
8. Mumbai University Mumbai, Maharashtra
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying)
1. The True School of Music, Jambrung, Maharashtra
2. Swarnabhoomi Academy of Music, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
3. Vishwakarma University, Pune, Maharashtra
4. KM Music Conservatory, Chennai, Tami Nadu
5. Shankar Mahadevan Academy, Bengaluru, Karnataka
6. Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, Punjab
7. Jain University, Bangalore, Karnataka
8. Banasthali Vidyapith, Banasthali, Rajasthan
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 10,000 - 3,00,000*
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute.
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes themselves based on merit.
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA). Students can view, track the education loan applications on the website.
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Self-employed, Film and Television Industry, Radio and Broadcasting Industry, Music companies across India, Schools across India
Work Environment: You will typically work 8 to 9 hours everyday for 6 days a week. This may vary from company to company. It is not a desk job, and you will not be required to handle a team. Travelling is a part of the job. Part-time work and contractual jobs are available. Work from home option is available. Being self-employed is also an option. Shift system may be applicable,
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Expected Growth Path
Singer → Master Singer
Expected Income
The approx. salary of a Singer ranges between INR 25,000 -1,00,000* per song depending on experience.
Source: bit.ly/3JkPn8u *These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Shreya Ghosal is one the most famous Indian playback singers. She has performed several songs for the Bollywood, Regional films and Indian soaps as well. Besides Hindi, she has also sung in Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Tamil and Telugu. She has done her graduation in English from SIES College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Mumbai.*
SINGER
NCS Code: 2652.0300 | AMM057• You enioy singing
• You enioy performing in front of an audience
1. Complete 10+2 in any stream
2. Complete Bachelor's in Music
OR
Complete Bachelor's in Music and follow it up With a Master's in the same or related field.
OR
Complete a Diploma in Music and Music-related subject
• For getting a licence as a music instructor or teacher, You can train under a Guru or learn from a reputed classical music school in your city.
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
This course is offered by the Department of Music.
This list of Institutes is indicative only
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Maharaja Sayajirao University, Vadodara, Gujarat
2. Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
3. University of Delhi, New Delhi
4. Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pone, Maharashtra
5. Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
6. Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj University (CSJM), Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
7. Visva Bharati University, Bolpur, West Bengal
8. Mumbai University Mumbai, Maharashtra
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying)
1. The True School of Music, Jambrung, Maharashtra
2. Swarnabhoomi Academy of Music, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
3. Vishwakarma University, Pune, Maharashtra
4. KM Music Conservatory, Chennai, Tami Nadu
5. Shankar Mahadevan Academy, Bengaluru, Karnataka
6. Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, Punjab
7. Jain University, Bangalore, Karnataka
8. Banasthali Vidyapith, Banasthali, Rajasthan
Information on Institute rankings is available at - https://www.nirfindia.org/Ranking/2023/Ranking.html
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 10,000 - 3,00,000*
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute.
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes themselves based on merit.
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA). Students can view, track the education loan applications on the website.
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Places of Work: Self-employed, Film and Television Industry, Radio and Broadcasting Industry, Music companies across India, Schools across India
Work Environment: You will typically work 8 to 9 hours everyday for 6 days a week. This may vary from company to company. It is not a desk job, and you will not be required to handle a team. Travelling is a part of the job. Part-time work and contractual jobs are available. Work from home option is available. Being self-employed is also an option. Shift system may be applicable,
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Singer → Master Singer
The approx. salary of a Singer ranges between INR 25,000 -1,00,000* per song depending on experience.
Source: bit.ly/3JkPn8u
*These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Shreya Ghosal is one the most famous Indian playback singers. She has performed several songs for the Bollywood, Regional films and Indian soaps as well. Besides Hindi, she has also sung in Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Tamil and Telugu. She has done her graduation in English from SIES College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Mumbai.*
Source: https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/shreya-ghoshal.html#upcoming
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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