Student Bands, Gigs, and Jam Sessions
Learning music is just the start. Join our student bands, festival performances, and jam programs that take you from the practice room to the big stage.
Taaqademy students had a literal field day, rocking the big stage at the Phoenix Mall of Asia, Bangalore. This is the kind of real-world performance experience I provide.
The 6 Cricket Medallion night was a lovely event, and I was stoked to help put together this live performance. The students rocked out on stage with our faculty.
So good to see our student band Kaali Pathram headline their first gig! I help students form bands and guide them towards playing live and even recording original music.
A quick look at our Jam Band Showcase. Playing in a band is one of the best parts of being a musician, and our jam program is designed to get you there.
A teaser for our upcoming Band Showcase. These students have been working hard in our jam band program and are ready to rock the stage.
Another one of our student bands, Dabba, getting ready for the showcase. It's all about teamwork, listening, and having a great time.
A glimpse from our Music Summer Camp. Kids get to learn different instruments, play together in a band, and put on a show at the end. It's sakkath majja!
A highlight from our in-school music program at Vidyashilp Academy back in 2018. I bring the joy of music directly to schools.
The Taaqademy program at Srishti Manipal Institute has been running for years. It's so satisfying to see college students develop their skills across multiple instruments.
Remembering our live jam sessions at The Humming Tree. I've always been a big part of Bangalore's live music scene, creating platforms for young musicians.
About Beyond the Classroom: Gigs, Bands & Programs
Playing solo is great, but there is a specific buzz you only get when you are locked into a groove with a band. Whether you are looking to join a jam session, prep for a school showcase, or want to feel the stage lights like our students at Phoenix Mall of Asia, we set you up with the gear and the guidance to make it happen.
At Taaqademy, we don't just teach you to read sheet music—we get you stage-ready. Our Jam Band program is designed to move you beyond the solo practice room and into a collaborative space. You aren't just learning scales; you're learning to listen, hold a beat, and communicate with other musicians. It’s full josh, whether you're performing at the Phoenix Mall of Asia or jamming in our studios in Koramangala and Whitefield.
We also run intensive summer music camps, giving kids and teens a chance to pick up new instruments, form bands, and put on a show in just a few days. For students looking for more formal recognition, this performance-first approach also builds the confidence needed to ace Trinity College London and RSL Awards. We treat you like a musician from day one, not a student. If you have the itch to gig, we have the platform. Let's make some noise.
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I'm Bruce Lee Mani, and here at Taaqademy, we aren't about stuffy theory. We’re a bunch of musicians who believe the best way to learn is by playing. Come join our jams and see what it feels like to shred your first solo or headline a gig.
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