Behind the Scenes: The Making of a Musician
Real rehearsals, real effort, and the raw joy of making music. See what goes into every performance.
Some propose with diamonds, we propose with dedication. A fun video showing that at our academy, love sounds like finding the right note.
Perfect pitch or perfect chaos? Our teachers take on the Whitney Houston challenge, showing the fun and playful side of our academy community.
Before the spotlight, here's a glimpse of Jay and his fellow actors rehearsing for 'Sound of Emotions'. Every emotion has a story, and theirs is almost ready for the stage.
A glimpse into the chaos, color, and creativity of our rehearsals for 'The Real Sound of Emotions'. The stage is calling.
A quiet peek through the keyhole into the music, laughter, and countless rehearsals that are shaping our 'Sound of Emotions' musical.
Weekends at the academy are for endless rehearsals and a whole lot of heart. The countdown to curtain has begun for our 'Sound of Emotions' musical at the NCPA.
They might not love screen time, but they love rehearsing for the musical. Two of our amazing students sing 'Happy' by Pharrell Williams, showing the joy that makes our rehearsals so special.
About this collection
What you see here is the raw, unpolished side of music-making at our Tardeo studio. It is not just about perfect scales or hitting the right notes during a recital, it is about the messy, loud, and incredibly focused rehearsals where our students, from 7-month-olds to 75-year-olds, find their confidence before the big stage calls.
At 88, we call this the 'Joie de Vivre', the joy of living through music. When you watch our students preparing for an annual musical like 'Sound of Emotions', you are not just seeing practice, you are seeing a genuine shift in personality. We keep our studio environment open and interactive, moving away from rigid, silent classrooms to a space where drum circles and vocal warm-ups become a collaborative, creative act. We prioritize real-world experience, using professional-grade Sonor and Pearl drum kits and acoustic uprights so that when our students eventually perform at venues like the NCPA, the gear feels like an extension of their own hands. Whether it is a toddler learning rhythm with a djembe or an adult mastering a complex vocal piece, the goal is the same: to strip away the stage fright and replace it with the ability to express yourself. Our rehearsals are where the character work for our speech and drama students happens, and where our band members learn to sync their timing before they walk out to a packed house.
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We are Shivani and Vivek, siblings who grew up with music as our constant companion. We built 88 to be a place where the chaos of practice is just as celebrated as the final performance.
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