--- title: "Behind the Scenes at 88: Music Academy Rehearsals in Tardeo" description: "Get a look at the real journey behind our music classes in Tardeo. See how we teach piano, drums, and drama through our behind-the-scenes rehearsal photos." canonical: https://mytribe.in/88thepianoacademy/music-performing-arts-classes/behind-the-scenes-the-making-of-a-musician last_updated: 2026-02-15 --- # Behind the Scenes: The Making of a Musician Tribe Verified · Training musicians from 7 months to 75. By [88 - The Piano Academy](https://mytribe.in/88thepianoacademy) · Online classes and at studio in Tardeo, Mumbai · ₹3,200 Per Month (4 Sessions) (estimate) Part of [Music & Performing Arts Classes](https://mytribe.in/88thepianoacademy/music-performing-arts-classes). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/88thepianoacademy/music-performing-arts-classes/gallery) Real rehearsals, real effort, and the raw joy of making music. See what goes into every performance. ## Photos and videos - [Video: Some propose with diamonds, we propose with dedication. A fun video showing that at our academy, love sounds like finding the right note.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9369b3ea-909f-4023-ad7f-d804a2555542) - [Video: Perfect pitch or perfect chaos? Our teachers take on the Whitney Houston challenge, showing the fun and playful side of our academy community.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/82ea337d-5c4c-47bd-a244-c0a1e0c62c49) - [Video: 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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4527f580-6c52-4b1a-946f-3f1ee10a50e7) - [Video: A glimpse into the chaos, color, and creativity of our rehearsals for 'The Real Sound of Emotions'. The stage is calling.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/75b8aec3-d49d-451e-8362-0922c232ccdd) - [Video: A quiet peek through the keyhole into the music, laughter, and countless rehearsals that are shaping our 'Sound of Emotions' musical.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9b47e810-00f5-4783-b94d-960e27be2aec) - [Video: 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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/98de6e5f-3d8c-4c1c-a374-f420e980f4d8) - [Video: 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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/258c8670-a2e4-4e0d-99c3-d3f06254836f) - [Video: The excitement is real. Our teacher has just handpicked her stars for the upcoming musical, and their reactions are priceless.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/67a48414-d496-452c-b363-99c0de1aefe4) - [Video: A sneak peek into a rehearsal for 'Sound of Emotions' featuring our incredibly gifted drummer, Riva, reacting to her own performance of Taylor Swift's 'Anti-Hero'.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a33d3dcd-64c4-4ec0-aaea-7a9671faece3) - [Video: Our 11 year old batch is in the zone, pretending to be in a band and playing their favorite genres. This is what happens when kids are given the freedom to explore and have fun with music.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3b9bba5a-9920-4104-81c6-56a6483eed87) - [Video: A chaotic and fun day in the life of our 7 year old student, Arhaan. From ukulele lessons to trying out the piano, this video shows how much our students love to learn and explore.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ceb6dd6d-6582-4644-a93a-e109ef06aa6c) - [Video: We drummed up something magical today with a drum circle party. It's all about learning a new skill, expressing yourself, and being creative with a band.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/87206c80-22b5-4377-8aa8-bd46ec7c5c6c) - [Video: A day in the life of our academy, Ghibli trend style. A beautiful montage showing the magical and heartwarming moments that happen in our classes every day.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0187dc37-2bff-4025-87a5-24212e597f31) - [Video: 'Put a finger down, music edition'. Two brothers, who are online students from San Francisco, have some fun with their teacher during their first in-person lesson at the academy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4c0032be-78c4-4765-bf52-5ab287855e31) - [Video: A drum-off challenge in full swing. Two students go head to head in three rounds of rhythmic fun, including beatboxing, guided by our incredible percussion teacher, Kristofor.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e8e915b8-fddf-482a-b293-ce153854e9f7) - [Video: 'Complete the lyric' challenge with our students. From Christmas carols to One Direction, they know their songs.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b5cf60b5-9202-44ec-8e04-46760a0e9f82) - [Video: We add a musical twist to the classic game of Musical Chairs for Children's Day. Students have to guess the song to keep playing, proving that learning music theory can be a lot of fun.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d0456fc5-bca0-470b-ac5a-9b0f739f14f6) - [Video: When every day is World Pianist Day. A fun video showing a pianist who can't resist tapping their fingers on every surface, turning the world into a keyboard.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/287b9761-d00f-48c5-bd4f-62a144e02858) - ![A mother and son learn piano together with headphones. We love seeing families bond over music and support each other's learning journey.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/da028365-0487-4a86-b295-6c05bffa4965) - ![A teacher and a young student share a smile during a djembe lesson. These moments of connection and joy are at the heart of what we do.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2fd2de0b-eb3f-4143-8bca-02d39d933a70) - ![A student and teacher share a smile during a piano lesson. Our teachers build strong, supportive relationships with their students, creating a positive learning environment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1faa2875-709d-4662-abc4-2776b0827a77) - ![A student practices piano with her teacher, both dressed in festive attire for Diwali. We celebrate all festivals with music and joy at the academy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3340b20d-f137-4c22-83e5-086db490c324) - [Video: Our drumming marvel, Kristofor, takes us behind the scenes of our musical 'Just BEAT It!'. From planning and rehearsals to the final performance, it's a journey of rhythm and dedication.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dcc1e0ed-7a43-4ea4-895a-9f0344a4ad6c) ## About Behind the Scenes: The Making of a Musician 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. ## About 88 - The Piano Academy 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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