SoundideaZ Academy

What SoundideaZ Academy does

SoundideaZ Academy (SIA), also styled Soundideaz Academy, is a privately-held, for-profit vocational education institution headquartered in Mumbai, India, founded in 2010 by sound engineer Pramod Chandorkar. It delivers specialized training in sound engineering, music production, and audio post-production through a tiered portfolio: degree programs (B.Tech and B.A in Sound Engineering, delivered through a partnership with Universal AI University), three diploma tracks (Sound Engineering with Post-Production, Sound Engineering with Music Production, Basic Sound Engineering), diploma specializations in Audio Post-Production, Live Sound Reinforcement, and Music Production, and a Live Sound Pro certificate course. A supplementary Personality Development Module ('The Mind Gym') runs alongside all programs. The institution operates two physical campuses: a 20,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Andheri (W), Mumbai housing a Final Film Mix Studio, Music Recording Studio, and Dialogue Dubbing Studio, and a 5,000 sq. ft. Sound and Music Studies Centre (SMSC) at Karjat featuring an SSL 4000 G+ console, an analog 2-inch tape recorder, and professional microphones including Shure SM27 and Telefunken AR51, designed by acoustician Brandt.

The business model is course-fee revenue from domestic Indian students, delivered in capped batches of 10 for personalized instruction by industry-active faculty. Distribution is sales-led and direct: enrollment via the academy website, phone counseling, and on-campus visits, supplemented by an omnichannel social presence (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, WhatsApp), content marketing through blogs and tutorials, recurring industry workshops, and student testimonials. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; degree programs operate on multi-year contracts while diplomas and certificates are shorter-format. The academy claims over 500 alumni contributing to the audio industry, with placement destinations including Prime Focus, Zee Studios, BayOwl Studios, IVM Podcasts, Meet Bros Studio, and Purple Grapes Studio. It holds IRAA 'Best Audio Education Program' awards for 2018 and 2019, is affiliated with the Media & Entertainment Council of India (MESC), and has no disclosed external institutional investment, subsidiaries, or parent entity.

Name

SoundideaZ Academy

Legal name

Soundideaz Academy

Website

https://soundideazacademy.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SoundideaZ Academy is a privately-held Indian vocational institute, founded 2010 in Mumbai, that delivers degree, diploma, and certificate programs in sound engineering, music production, and audio post-production to aspiring audio professionals, operating two physical campuses anchored by professional-grade studio equipment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Audio Engineering Education

NAICS

Fine Arts Schools (611610)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Music Production, Recording & Audio Engineering (EDAMANAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Music Production & Composition (Songwriting, Recording, DJing) (EDAMAAAF)

Keywords

• Sound engineering education
• Music production training
• Audio engineering courses
• Live sound certification
• Diploma sound engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

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Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Educational Course Fees: Revenue generated from various diploma, degree, and certificate programs in sound engineering and music production

Pricing tiers

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Core offering

SoundideaZ Academy operates a private audio education institution providing professional sound engineering and music production training in India. It delivers degree programs (B.Tech and B.A in Sound Engineering, in partnership with Universal AI University), diploma programs across three tracks (Post Production, Music Production, and Basic Sound Engineering), and certificate courses such as Live Sound Pro, taught at its Mumbai headquarters and Karjat (SMSC) campuses using professional-grade consoles and analog recording equipment.

Product overview

SoundideaZ Academy (SIA) is an education institution offering a portfolio of sound engineering and music production programs. The core offerings consist of degree programs (B.Tech and B.A in Sound Engineering, in partnership with Universal AI University), diploma programs in three tracks (Post Production, Music Production, and Basic Sound Engineering), and certificate programs (Live Sound Pro). Specializations in Audio Post-Production, Live Sound Reinforcement, and Music Production are embedded within the diploma tracks. A supplementary Personality Development Module runs parallel to all programs. The academy operates two physical campuses: the 20000 sq. ft. Mumbai headquarters housing Film Mix, Music Recording, and Dialogue Dubbing studios; and the 5000 sq. ft. Karjat campus (SMSC) featuring an SSL 4000 G+ console, analog tape recorder, and professional microphone collection. Short-format workshops on specialized topics (RF technology, mixing, sound design) supplement the formal curriculum.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• B.Tech and B.A in Sound Engineering A degree-level undergraduate program in sound engineering offered in partnership with Universal AI University, Mumbai, covering audio engineering, music production, and sound technology fundamentals.
• Diploma in Sound Engineering with Post Production A diploma program specializing in audio post-production techniques for film and television, covering dialogue dubbing, sound effects, and final film mix workflows.
• Diploma in Sound Engineering with Music Production

Quantifiable outcome

• 500+ students currently contributing to world audio industry
• +1 more outcomes

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Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Universal AI UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Universal AI University, India's pioneering Artificial Intelligence University located in Mumbai, partners with Soundideaz Academy Mumbai for B.Tech & B.A program. This partnership powers the degree programs offered by the academy, combining AI education with audio engineering expertise.
• Media & Entertainment Council of India (MESC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Affiliated with Media & Entertainment Council of India. Provides enhanced experience of certification from The Government of India, validating the academy's programs and enhancing credential value for graduates.

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Market position

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Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SoundIdeaz
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/soundideazacademy
• Facebookfacebook.com/soundideazacademy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/soundideaz
• Instagraminstagram.com/soundideaz_academy

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Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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