About MIT Art, Design, & Technology University, Pune

MIT Vishwashanti Sangeet & Kala Academy

MIT Vishwashanti Sangeet Kala Academy (MIT VSKA) has been formed under the leadership of Bharat Ratna Smt. Lata Mangeshkarji. Promoting Indian Classical Music and Dance is at the heart of this institute. We know that both of these art forms find their origins in the Indian Philosophy and have retained their original charm over the years. MIT VSKA wishes to motivate talented individuals by providing them degrees to back up their considerable talent.
MIT Vishwashanti Sangeet Kala Academy (MIT VSKA) is a truly unique academic institute that aims at reviving Indian Classical Music and Dance in its purest forms. They channelize their efforts to project Indian Culture, Traditions and Philosophy in their truest form on the global map.
The staff of MIT VSKA consists of connoisseurs of Indian classical music and dance. Apart from offering students superior quality academic programs, we also help them by providing great career opportunities in this arena.

Programme Highlights

• The Academy regularly invites renowned Instrumentalists for presenting Lec-Dem for the benefit of students.
• Currently the Academy has distinguished teachers who are also good performers of global repute.
• The Academy aims to create exceptional Performing Artists, Teachers, and Educators and lead research in various aspects of Music and also inter-disciplinary research.
• To enable students find the right employment opportunities, the Academy equips them with the right skills like knowledge of Sound Engineering, Recording, Editing, Composing, Artist promotion, Music business, Music event management, copyright, Music publication etc.
• The Academy promotes the great tradition of Classical Music by creating awareness and moulding sensibilities of the society at large towards Classical Music.
• Diploma, Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses are offered in instruments like Sitar, Violin, Flute and Tabla.
• Various workshops, lecture demonstrations and performances by eminent musicians and educators and musical quizzes and debates for the students are regularly organized to promote a better understanding of various aspects of Music and to encourage the inquisitiveness and creativity of students.
• The teachers also use innovative methods like Audio Visual aids and recordings and editing of music through the computers to improve the teaching and learning process. Harmonious interpersonal relationships between the teachers and students aid in cultivating the right moral values in the students.
• The thrust of the Academy and Faculty is on furthering creative abilities and excellence in performance along with research in Musicology and innovative learning.