True School Of Music

What True School Of Music does

True School of Music (TSM) is a Mumbai-based, for-profit music education institution founded in 2013 that delivers undergraduate degree programs in partnership with Vijaybhoomi University. The school offers four three-to-four-year degree tracks: a BPA in Contemporary Performance covering Pop, Rock, Jazz, and Bollywood; a BFA in Music Production for aspiring producers and composers; a B.Tech in Sound Engineering targeting audio roles in entertainment, film, and gaming; and a BPA in Hindustani/Western Music with minors in Tabla and Harmonium. The curriculum blends performance, production, sound engineering, music business, and entrepreneurship, delivered via 1:1 mentorship from working music industry professionals and structured around real-world projects and live performances.

The institution generates revenue through tuition and program fees on a recurring per-semester basis from enrolled students, with pricing not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is sales-led: prospective students complete an online application, sit the VUSAT aptitude test, attend an admission interview, receive an offer, and pay a registration fee. TSM distributes primarily through its website and Vijaybhoomi University's admission system, targeting four student personas: aspiring musicians/performers, future music producers and engineers, creative innovators, and entrepreneurial-minded individuals. The institution employs 51-100 staff and operates as a single Mumbai campus with no disclosed app, API, or proprietary technology platform beyond standard educational and DAW tooling. A 2014 Zodius Capital investment marked the only disclosed funding event.

Name

True School Of Music

Website

https://trueschool.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

True School of Music is a Mumbai-based music education institution offering four accredited undergraduate degree programs (performance, production, sound engineering, and Hindustani/Western music) through Vijaybhoomi University, targeting aspiring musicians, producers, and sound engineers seeking industry-led training.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Music Education

NAICS

Fine Arts Schools (611610), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Music Conservatories & Music Colleges (EDAHAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Music Production, Recording & Audio Engineering (EDAMANAH), Music Instruction (Instrumental & Vocal) (EDAMAAAE)

Keywords

• Music education programs
• Performing arts degrees
• Music production training
• Sound engineering courses
• Higher music education

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Program Fees: As a higher education institution, True School of Music generates revenue through tuition fees for its degree programs including BPA in Contemporary Performance, BFA in Music Production, B.Tech in Sound Engineering, and BPA in Hindustani/Western Music. Programs are offered as 3/4 year degrees.

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Core offering

True School of Music is a higher education institution offering undergraduate degree programs in music performance, music production, sound engineering, and Hindustani/Western classical music in collaboration with Vijaybhoomi University. The school delivers industry-focused, mentorship-driven 3-4 year degree programs (BPA, BFA, B.Tech) designed to prepare students for careers in music, media, entertainment, film, and gaming. Core teaching is supplemented by real-world projects, live performances, internships, and 1:1 masterclasses with working music professionals.

Product overview

True School of Music (TSM) is a music education institution offering a portfolio of undergraduate degree programs in collaboration with Vijaybhoomi University. The school provides four distinct programs: the BPA in Contemporary Performance for aspiring performers mastering instruments and vocals across genres; the BFA in Music Production for those pursuing careers as producers, composers, and creators; the B.Tech in Sound Engineering for students targeting technical audio careers in entertainment, film, and gaming; and the BPA in Hindustani/Western Music combining classical training with modern music business skills. TSM distinguishes itself through industry mentorship, real-world projects, and 1:1 masterclasses with notable musicians including Loy Mendonsa, Ram Sampath, Anand Bhaskar, Dhruv Ghanekar, and Ehsaan Noorani.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BPA in Contemporary Performance

Segments4 records

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Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Recent moves4 records

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Broad incumbents

• SAE Institute: Global vocational education provider with campuses in India delivering audio, sound engineering, and music production diplomas. Direct overlap with TSM's B.Tech Sound Engineering and BFA Music Production tracks.
• Full Sail University: US-based institution offering degrees in music production, recording arts, and entertainment technology. Comparable program portfolio and online delivery; sets a benchmark TSM's Sound Engineering and Production programs are measured against.
• Berklee College of Music: Global leader in contemporary music higher education; same degree categories as TSM and captures international aspirants from the same talent pool. Not a same-country competitor but a benchmark on curriculum, brand, and online scale (Berklee Online).

Regional players

• Delhi School of Music: Long-standing Western and Indian classical music school in Delhi; partial overlap with TSM on Hindustani/Western vocals and instrumental tracks, primarily serving a different metro catchment.
• Saptha Swaras / Soundlab Academy: India-based music and audio production training institutes offering shorter-form certificate and diploma courses. Compete with TSM for entry-level aspirants before they commit to a full undergraduate program.

Direct peers

• Swarnabhoomi Academy of Music (SAM): India's first dedicated contemporary music residential school; offers diploma/degree pathways in performance, production, and sound engineering. Closest direct competitor to TSM in India's higher-ed music niche.
• Shankar Mahadevan Academy: Online music school founded by a celebrated Indian composer offering structured learning across vocal and instrumental tracks. Competes with TSM for the same Indian student pursuing a credentialed music education.
• Global Music Institute (GMI): India-based music college offering undergraduate diplomas/degrees in performance and music production with international transfer pathways. Directly comparable programs and admissions model to TSM.
• KM Music Conservatory (A.R. Rahman): K.M. Conservatory in Chennai founded by A.R. Rahman offering degrees in performance, production, and music technology. Same celebrity-faculty-driven model targeting identical Indian undergraduate cohort as TSM.

Emerging players

• Point Blank Music School: London-based electronic music production school with online and in-person delivery; serves a similar niche (producers/engineers) and competes for international aspirants TSM targets through its 'study abroad' pathway.

Market position

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Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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