The Audio Guys Institute Mumbai Diploma in Advanced Music Production: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The DMP is a 12-month program priced at INR 3,00,000 that covers the full spectrum of music production from fundamentals to intermediate-level mixing, mastering, film scoring, and music business. The DAMP is a 15-month program priced at INR 4,00,000 that includes all the DMP content plus an additional 5th term dedicated entirely to advanced synthesis, orchestration, film scoring, and advanced song production. The DAMP also includes a 1-month industry internship, providing real-world professional experience. If you want the most comprehensive music production education at TAG and are serious about a career in film scoring, orchestration, or advanced music production, the DAMP is the better investment.

Ans. Yes, the DAMP culminates in a 1-month industry internship (terms and conditions apply). The internship provides real-world experience working with leading composers and music producers in the film and music industry. Students get the opportunity to apply their learned skills in professional settings, build industry connections, and enhance their composition skills and workflow under the guidance of experienced professionals. The internship is a significant differentiator of the DAMP compared to the DMP and is highly valued by employers in the music and entertainment industry.

Ans. Yes, the DAMP is one of the most suitable programs in India for aspiring film composers and background score composers. The 5th term of the DAMP is dedicated entirely to advanced synthesis, orchestration, film scoring, and advanced song production. Students learn to apply advanced compositional techniques, create orchestral scores, compose for films and advertisements, and arrange music for a variety of styles. The program also covers Indian instrument integration in compositions, which is particularly relevant for Bollywood and regional film music. The industry internship further provides direct exposure to working film composers and music producers.

Ans. The DAMP covers an extensive range of professional music production tools. Students master Logic Pro X and Ableton Live - two of the most widely used DAWs in professional music production globally. For synthesis and sound design, students work with Native Instruments Massive, Serum, Kontakt, and other advanced virtual instruments. The program also includes hands-on analog synthesis training in TAG's dedicated synth lab. For mixing and mastering, students work with professional consoles and industry-standard plugins. The advanced terms cover sound design for film, games, and animation using advanced synthesis techniques.

Ans. Graduates of the DAMP are prepared for a wide range of roles in the music and entertainment industry. Career roles include: Assistant Music Producer, Music Composer and Programmer, Music Producer, Arranger, Orchestrator, Vocal Editor, Background Score Composer, and Song Mixing Engineer. The combination of advanced production skills, film scoring knowledge, and industry internship experience makes DAMP graduates well-positioned for roles in Bollywood, regional film industries, OTT platforms, advertising, and the global music production market. Alumni of TAG have gone on to work at studios like Bombay Live Studios, Crastos Studios, and other leading production houses in Mumbai.

Ans. Yes, TAG Mumbai offers a merit scholarship of INR 1,00,000 for the DAMP program, available for all three intakes (January, April, and October). For the April 2026 intake, the scholarship aptitude test was held on 25th March 2026, with interviews on 1st April 2026 and announcement on 4th April 2026. For the October intake, the aptitude test is on 25th September, interviews on 1st October, and announcement on 4th October. To be eligible, applicants must have completed the full admission process, registered for the batch, have an annual family income below INR 9 lakhs, and submit a portfolio of two of their best works (productions, mixes, or scores) as a showreel.