Academy for Musical Excellence, AMEC, is a premium music school in Kolkata. AMEC works with the mantra of three I's, Integrity, Inspiration and Innovation. AMEC has successfully implemented several pioneering initiatives that make the music and dance learning experience more progressive, scientific, sequential and fun-filled. Since its inception in 2010, AMEC has become a preferred music school for music classes in Kolkata. AMEC follows the paths of great masters like Zoltan Kodály and Shinichi Suzuki. Kodály said, "Teach music and singing at school in a way that it is not a torture but a joy for the pupil; instil a thirst for finer music in him, a thirst that will last for a lifetime." Since 2019, AMEC has been offering Dance classes in Kolkata.
AMEC offers graded instrumental music classes in Kolkata for Piano, Electronic Keyboard, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Classical Guitar, Violin, and Drum-Kit. For singing classes, AMEC offers sequential graded courses for Western Vocals, Bollywood Vocals, Indian Traditional Vocals, Rabindra Sangeet, Indian Classical, Children Choir, Musicianship and more. Learners may choose Western, Rock & Pop, Indian and Bollywood Music. AMEC is the only music school in Kolkata that offers music classes for babies (1-2 years) and Kodály-inspired children's music classes (3-5 years). AMEC offers internationally certified training courses for educators and prepares them for Diploma in Music Teaching (In-class and Online). AMEC also offers graded dance classes in Kolkata for Indian Classical and Bollywood Dance.
Students of AMEC regularly perform in the prestigious and popular festival for students and youth, the Musicea Yuva Festival. Deserving students receive opportunities to perform at events organized by the Ministry of Culture, the Government of India, Govt. of other countries, and reputed national and international institutions. Consul General and high Govt. officials of countries like the US, Germany, Italy, France, Japan, Australia, China, Thailand and others grace events organized by AMEC to motivate and encourage the performers. AMEC students receive opportunities to attend national and international masterclasses and workshops.
AMEC prepares candidates for international examinations offered by ABRSM, Musicea Arts and Culture Council, Trinity College London, Rockschool and LCM. Over the years, students of AMEC consistently secure distinction marks in their music examinations. Meritorious students of AMEC are pursuing further higher studies at International Music Universities. AMEC is one of the few dance schools in Kolkata that offers international dance awards and certification. It is a matter of pride and satisfaction to observe that qualified AMEC candidates serve as Music and Dance teachers in reputed academic schools, private music schools and personal studios.
The in-class lesson experience at AMEC is at par with the best in the country. All classrooms are air-conditioned and under CCTV surveillance. AMEC offers individual and group lessons. AMEC is probably the first Indian school to offer Online Music classes since 2017 and Online Dance classes. AMEC is a preferred destination for dance and music classes in Kolkata.