The Score Magazine April 2018 issue! | Page 40

POINT BLANK MUSIC SCHOOL SUCCESS STORIES With the second term at Point Blank Mumbai launching this month, we’re shining a spotlight on the successes of Indian students that have attended Point Blank in the past. Two new courses at PB Mumbai for this term have been added. Sanchit Balhara: Sanchit Balhara studied with us in London back in 2011, completing the Music Production & Sound Engineering Diploma. He has since gone on to become a successful composer for film in Bollywood. His latest project was Padmaavat, released earlier this year and directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, one of Bollywood’s most celebrated directors. Learn more about Sanchit with this profile piece from the archive. Sandunes: Another graduate from the same Music Production & Sound Engineering Diploma class in 2011, Sandunes needs little introduction. Her brand of bass- flecked soundscapes, liberally spliced with the musical traditions of her native country have won her many admirers across the international music community and, as a member of the DISCWOMAN collective, she is at the forefront of forces re-shaping electronic music to be more inclusive and to communicate more stories. For more on Sandunes, check out her recent track breakdown masterclass. Varun Murai: Varun Murali studied online with Point Blank in 2015, taking the Music Production Diploma. He’s the lead 38 The Score Magazine highonscore.com guitarist for the Indian folk crossover- kings Swarathma. A third album is still in the pipeline and is eagerly awaited by their legions of fans. We profiled Varun for a student success a while back, which you can find here. Sanchit Balhara Aerreo: Having studied a bunch of courses with Point Blank, including Music Production, Sound Engineering, Business & DJ Diploma, Aerreo has steadily built his following and is signed to Cloud 9 publishing. Check out his latest release on SoundCloud. Sandunes Backclash: After completing his Music Production & Sound Engineering Master Diploma with Point Blank in 2016, Backclash has released a steady stream of tropical house bangers, designed to soundtrack those hazy summer days. His latest effort, a remix of Justin Bieber, hits all the right spots. Point Blank is proud to team up with The True School of Music in Mumbai for Point Blank Mumbai. The next term starts 10th April and we’re delighted to bring you a choice of three courses. Weekend DJ will teach the basics of mixing in an intensive class to fit around work or other studies, while DJ/Entrepreneur will have you learn the ropes on the decks too but with an added focus on how to use your skills for success in the industry. Then there’s Complete DJ, our most comprehensive DJ course, that will have you using hot cues and loops in no time. Don’t hesitate to get in touch for more information. Contact here or call +44 20 7729 4884. Varun Murai Aerreo Blacklash