Diploma in Playback Singing
- 1 Year / Onsite
- Fees: 75,000
Overview
The Diploma in Playback Singing is designed for singers who aspire to build a career in studio-based vocal performance for films, OTT platforms, advertisements, animation, and digital media.
This program focuses on developing the unique skills required of a playback singer — versatility, vocal control, emotional delivery, studio discipline, and microphone technique. Students are trained to adapt their voice across genres, characters, and moods, preparing them for professional recording environments.
At Angel’s Music Academy, playback singing is taught not as casual singing, but as a serious studio profession — where precision, consistency, and musical sensitivity define success.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Diploma in Playback Singing can pursue careers such as:
Playback Singer
Record songs for films, web series, OTT content, and advertisements.Studio Vocalist
Perform vocals for background scores, jingles, and commercial music.Backing Vocalist
Support lead singers in studio recordings and live productions.Voice Artist / Dubbing Singer
Work in animation, dubbed films, and multimedia projects.Recording Artist
Release original singles and collaborative projects.Independent Vocal Professional
Build a career through freelancing, concerts, and digital platforms.
Program Learning Outcomes
By the end of the Diploma in Playback Singing, students will be able to:
Perform confidently in professional recording studios.
Maintain consistent pitch, tone, and vocal quality across takes.
Adapt their voice to different musical styles, moods, and characters.
Use correct microphone techniques for studio singing.
Deliver emotional expression through voice without visual cues.
Sing accurately in sync with film visuals and background scores.
Maintain vocal health for long recording sessions.
Understand music business fundamentals including credits, royalties, and contracts.
Build a professional playback singing portfolio with studio demos.
Present themselves as disciplined, industry-ready studio vocalists.
Programme
| Module | Focus Area |
|---|---|
| 1. Playback Singing Foundations | Studio singing culture, professional discipline |
| 2. Vocal Technique for Studio | Control, tone consistency, stamina |
| 3. Breath Management & Support | Long-phrase singing, endurance |
| 4. Pitch Accuracy & Intonation | Precision singing for recording |
| 5. Microphone Technique | Studio mic handling & proximity control |
| 6. Style Studies – Bollywood | Commercial Hindi film styles |
| 7. Style Studies – Regional Cinema | Versatility across Indian languages |
| 8. Emotion & Expression in Singing | Acting through voice |
| 9. Music Theory for Singers | Rhythm, harmony, phrasing |
| 10. Recording Studio Workflow | Session etiquette & professionalism |
| 11. Harmony & Backing Vocals | Ensemble singing for films |
| 12. Dubbing & Sync Singing | Matching voice to visuals |
| 13. Vocal Health & Physiology | Studio voice care |
| 14. Music Business for Playback Artists | Contracts, royalties & credits |
| 15. Artist Branding & Digital Presence | Portfolio & online visibility |
| 16. Professional Portfolio Development | Studio demo reels |
| 17. Live Studio Projects | Film & media recording exposure |
| 18. Capstone Recording Project | Final playback performance evaluation |
Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 16 years at the time of admission |
| Educational Qualification | 10+2 (any stream) or equivalent |
| Vocal Background | Prior singing experience recommended |
| Voice Assessment | Audition to assess pitch, tone, flexibility & musical sense |
| Language Requirement | Basic understanding of Hindi & English |
| Health Requirement | Ability to follow vocal health routines and studio schedules |
| Commitment Level | Willingness to follow disciplined practice and recording routines |
| Semester 3 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Rhetoric & the Public Sphere | 4 | ESTU 203 |
| Communication & Everyday Life | 2 | ESTU 340 |
| Critical & Rhetorical Methods | 4 | ESTU 657 |
| Semester 4 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Relational Communication | 4 | ESTU 768 |
| Public Relations Campaigns | 4 | ESTU 432 |
| Rhetoric of Social Movements | 2 | ESTU 873 |
| Total for the entire period of study | 40 |
How to Apply?
- You Apply
Tell us a little about yourself and we’ll help with the rest. Our convenient online application tool only takes 10 minutes to complete.
- We Connect
After you submit your application, an admissions representative will contact you and will help you to complete the process.
- You Get Ready
Once you’ve completed your application and connected with an admissions representative, you’re ready to create your schedule.