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– Founded by Abhijit Vaghani, The SWAMP Academy offers professional diploma and certification programs across music production, songwriting, vocals and instruments
National, 1st June 2026: Renowned music producer and multi-faceted artist Abhijit Vaghani has announced the launch of The SWAMP Academy, a future-focused music institute designed to nurture and empower the next generation of music creators in India. Standing for Songwriting and Music Production, The SWAMP Academy aims to bridge the gap between creativity, technology, and real-world industry exposure through immersive, hands-on music education.
Located in Versova, Mumbai, the institute is built around the vision of helping aspiring musicians discover their creative identity while equipping them with the skills needed to build sustainable careers in the music industry. Spread across 3 floors and over 5000 sq. ft., the campus features state-of-the-art classrooms, jam rooms and creative learning spaces designed to foster collaboration, performance and hands-on musical development.
The academy’s flagship offering is a 12-month full-time Diploma in Music Production, with the Founding Batch set to commence on 2 September 2026. In addition to the diploma program, The SWAMP Academy will also offer professional certification courses across music production, vocals, songwriting and instruments, with the shorter courses spanning three months.
Speaking about the launch, Abhijit Vaghani said, “The SWAMP Academy is my Passion Project and an opportunity to give back to the Music Industry. The music industry has given me a lot over the last 25 years, and this academy is my way of giving back by helping shape the next generation of Indian music professionals. The idea behind The SWAMP Academy was to create the kind of space I wish existed when many of us were starting out in music, a place where creativity meets real industry learning. We want students to not only master the technical and creative aspects of music, but also develop their unique artistic identity through a holistic learning environment that combines mentorship, collaboration, performance, technology and real-world industry exposure from professionals actively shaping the music industry today.”
The faculty and mentors at The SWAMP Academy comprise of practising music professionals who bring current industry experience into the classroom. The advisory panel includes some of the biggest names from the Indian music ecosystem, including Pritam Chakraborty, Shekhar Ravjiani, Salim Merchant, Sulaiman Merchant, Harshdeep Kaur, Ash King, Amaal Malik, Armaan Mallik, Meghdeep Bose, Vijay Dayal, Aftab Khan, Shomu Seal, Rochak Kohli, Gaurav Vaswani, Shannon Donald and Esani Dey among others.
One of the defining aspects of the academy is its inclusive and holistic approach toward learning. The Academy has allocated 2 seats in each batch for students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The academy has also been thoughtfully designed to be accessible and inclusive for students of all physical abilities, with infrastructure support such as ramp access and ease-friendly movement across the campus.
The curriculum is designed to build foundational music theory and production skills from the ground up. The academy also welcomes learners across age groups, with eligibility varying depending on the program.
With a strong focus on innovation, mentorship and industry integration, The SWAMP Academy aims to become a launchpad for emerging talent and a new-age destination for music education in India.
