Learn from the experts around the world.
MAK is honored to regularly host expert level specialists from world-renowned institutions like Trinity Laban Conservatoire, Mozarteum Consortium, Russian Conservatoire, Steinway, etc. These artists provide in-house instructions, master classes, seminars and courses. MAK is pleased to create a space wherein valuable interaction can take place between the visitors and students on a regular basis.
Rudiments of Music
This course is specifically designed to give students a working knowledge of the fundamentals of Music Theory by covering the basic concepts of notation, rhythm, tonality and harmony with an emphasis on an in-depth understanding of intervals, triads, major and minor scales, meters, etc.
Music & Movement
A fun and creative approach to discovering and enjoying music through movement, dance and related activities, this short course is highly practical and energy intensive. It aims to provide an environment for anyone to learn music through the natural approach of expression through movements.
Ensemble Lab/Recitals
This course is designed to provide an environment for group learning as students apply musicianship and performance techniques learned in ensembles/ recitals. Through a series of musical and genre-related topics, students can learn the techniques required to effectively rehearse a band and perform in a live setting.
Ear Training
A classical/ contemporary approach to ear training, this course employs drills that help develop active listening skills and dictation abilities- particularly pitch, interval, chords and rhythm recognition.
Ensemble Workshops
These workshops give students a working knowledge of the fundamentals of Music Theory by covering the basic concepts of notation, rhythm, tonality and harmony with an emphasis on an in-depth understanding of intervals, triads, major and minor scales, meters, etc.
Private Lessons
Private Lessons are designed to familiarize students with fundamental and advanced techniques related to their primary or secondary instrument. Students are introduced to proper practice techniques and practice repertoire, and are guided through musical analyses required to prepare a song or piece of music.
Intro Songwriting & Songwriting Lab
Intro Songwriting & Songwriting Lab provides instruction in the basic elements of songwriting, equipping students with the skill set necessary to analyze, create and revise original and co writing material. The Lab is an open forum for students to perform and critique their original songs or compositions.
Vocal Harmony
Vocal Harmony focuses on techniques specifically related to singing and instructing vocal harmonies at the level of intermediate theory for the purpose of parting-writing.
Secondary Lessons
Secondary Lessons are designed to familiarize students with fundamental techniques related to their secondary instrument. Students are introduced to proper practice techniques and practice repertoire, and are guided through musical analyses required to prepare a song for performance.
Benefits
All registered MAK Music Academy Kohima) students will receive free theory group classes for 1 month. This will be available at any entry level of the student. This offer is not for students taking Theory or Composition as the only elective. All students will be required to join the MAK Choir or a general instrumental ensemble. Sessions will be held as per notification. Specialized ensembles will be chosen only by audition process.
Allegro Kids
A session for tiny tots. MAK brings to you a fun way of learning music for your kids.
This is a specialized foundational course for children between the ages of 3-6 at MAK. Group session based, the classes are designed to give a natural and soft entry for our young music learners. The focus in these sessions is learning music and social skills in a nurturing and fun environment. Your child will not be introduced to heavy music education as in traditional classes. In fact, they will mainly be introduced to the beauty, power and joy of music through carefully designed classes.
In every Allegro Kids class, your child is welcomed into a playful and nurturing environment where they will sing, move, play instruments, discuss ideas and hear stories. The activities are tailored to developing social skills, musical skills – like listening, feeling, responding, recognizing and pre-rhythm and pre music theory understanding. Basic Reading skills are also automatically imbibed during these sessions. We follow the research-based curriculum of Kindermusic which focuses on whole-child development – musically, cognitively, and socially.
Foundations 1 (3-4 years)
Classes offer a sensory-rich environment where young toddlers can explore and react to new sounds, sensations, objects, and movements. Parents are regularly asked to attend the Foundations classes as well along with their children.
Foundations 2 (5-6 years)
The classes provide children with a stimulating setting to explore their new movement and language skills with a sense of security, comfort, and confidence. The sessions are designed to engage the child’s natural love of music and activate their imaginations, while developing their growing language and social- skills.
Here, the children are also encouraged to initiate their own ideas, nurturing social-emotional growth and cognitive development in a playful, exploratory environment.