Crew & Faculty

The students, faculty, and the expensive audio equipment are all in safe paws, courtesy Velan and Vetri. Velan has kept an eye on Audio Academy for more than half a decade now, while Vetri has joined the ranks last year.

The first person everyone meets when they enter Audio Academy is almost always Devi. She manages the kitchenette and keeps our students and faculty going with delicious cups of tea. Our space is spic and span because of her tireless efforts.

Simply put, Shohaib keeps us running without a hitch and allows the student and faculty to focus on the task at hand. Shohaib helps meet the complex electrical requirements that audio engineering and production pose.

Gautham Pattani is an experienced audio engineering instructor with expertise in music production, professional studio recording, sound design, and film post-production. As a certified Dolby Atmos instructor and an Audinate certified DANTE trainer, Gautham brings a comprehensive approach to modern audio technologies, guiding students through the complexities of immersive sound and digital audio networking.

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International acts likes Mumford & Sons and Ernie Hasse (Gospel), as well as big banner artists like Sid Sriram and Agam, have benefitted from Ashwin’s experience in Live Sound. A mainstay with the indie pop band When Chai Met Toast, he wears many hats at Audio Academy; in addition to teaching and mentoring our students, he is an accomplished lighting engineer and heads everything Live sound.

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A stint of training with Meyer Sound and a passion for all things audio has led to Niranjan living his dreams. From working on shows for music legends like Scorpions, Aerosmith, and Metallica to being the mainstay engineer with Thermal & a Quarter and Avial, Niranjan enjoys a good gig. Co founding a school that’s shaping the next generation of audio engineers from India, Niranjan, a certified AVID instructor, Niranjan embodies everything Audio Academy strives for.

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