Breaking Barriers: Sound Engineering as a Career After 12th

A Sound Engineering Career in India

India has had an age old love affair with all things musical. Traditionally devoted to classical music and Bollywood in general, the Indian audience is now exploring new forms of music, from Western classical and jazz to some really interesting forms of fusion.

The live music scene is also growing from strength-to-strength every year. Until fairly recently, the scope of a sound engineer’s job was mainly limited to Bollywood productions, television or radio shows. This has changed quite drastically recently. The influence of international DJs along with the increasing popularity of music festivals catering to different tastes has made the traditionally obscure sound engineering career after 12th a viable option.

You can go through our comprehensive sound engineering career guide to know more about a successful career & potential opportunities in the field of sound engineering.

Benefits of Studying Sound Engineering

Sound engineering is not a career where people will ask for your qualifications but will ask to look at your body of work instead. So why bother studying sound engineering? First, an excellent sound engineer must be updated with the latest technology and keep up with advances constantly.

Sound engineering is not a career where people will ask for your qualifications but will ask to look at your body of work instead. So why bother studying sound engineering?

Read Sakar Apte’s inspirational story to see how he went from being an aspiring industry professional to a full-fledged sound engineer at HR Music after graduating from Seamedu.

A well-rounded sound engineering course will give you plenty of hands-on knowledge. Learning face-to-face from your teachers and industry professionals will help you learn from their field experiences, which no textbook or internet podcast can teach you.

The application of DAWs and improvising in real world scenarios can only be learnt while you are out there handling equipment and mixing sound. Plus, sound engineering school lets you play with different hi-tech equipment and software right from the start!

A comprehensive sound engineering course will also include the business angle to sound engineering. It’s great training for running your own studio someday!

And before you ask, yes, pursuing a fruitful career in sound engineering is possible even if you have no background in music.

Seamedu’s Department of Sound Engineering

Seamedu offers a sound engineering course in Pune, Bangalore & Chandigarh. The three-year sound engineering course offers the following awards on completion of the course:

• Bachelor of Arts in Journalism & Mass Communication (Sound Engineering) from a UGC-recognized University in Pune/ Bachelor of Science in Sound Engineering degree from CMR University, Bangalore.
• Apple certification for Logic Pro X
• Avid Certifications for Pro Tools 100 level

The Sound Engineering Diploma Course offers:

• Diploma in Sound Engineering from Seamedu (SCMP – Sound Engineering)
• Apple certification for Logic Pro X
• Avid Certifications for Pro Tools 100 level

Both courses are open to students from any stream after sound engineering after 12th grade (or equivalent) as long as you are passionate about music. The courses are centred on the theory that you learn best by doing, so they heavily focus on practical work. Our students are encouraged to work on their projects and to collaborate with musicians within and outside the school.

*We are also the only sound diploma school in India authorised by both Apple and Avid!

Our students also benefit from workshops with industry professionals, which allow them to network with big names and, hence, open up prospects of placements in the future. After all, you never know who you might impress when you meet them!

Sound Engineering Career Options

The audio industry in India is growing by leaps and bounds and more and more Indian artists are taking their music abroad. Independent films and digital media are on the rise. This has created a demand for sound engineers in many capacities. Here are a few things you can do with a degree in sound.

• Sound Recordist
• Music Arranger
• Sound Designer
• Mixing Engineer
• Junior Sound Engineer
• Live Sound Engineer

Job Responsibilities of a Sound Engineer

• 1. Sound Recordist – 
• Sound Recordists are also known as Production Mixers. They are responsible for recording sound at the location or set. The recorded sound is then used in the final product or as a reference track for the sound designer. Sound Recordists are department heads responsible for all aspects of sound production. They are also in charge of communication on set, technical requirements and budgets.

• 2. Junior Sound Engineer – Jr. Sound Engineers provide support to the sound crew. They are in charge of all the sound equipment required on set. They also make sure that the microphones are placed as required. A good understanding of various kinds of equipment needed to record sound live is extremely important!

If you are passionate about music and audio and want to make it your career, Seamedu can help you make your dreams come true. Get in touch with us or apply for one of our courses here!