The mission of the Ali Akbar College of Music is to teach, perform and preserve the classical music of North India, specifically the Seni Baba Allauddin Gharana (tradition), and to offer this great musical legacy to all who wish to learn.


Attention Bay Area Residents!
You are scheduled to be sprayed with microscopic plastic capsules filled with untested toxic chemicals in an attempt to confuse a moth. Monterey and Santa Cruz were already sprayed, causing hundreds to get sick. Spraying is set to commence August 1st! Learn how to stop this before it starts!

Spring Session '08
Come study with Maestro Ali Akbar Khansahib and Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri for the second 8 week term of the year. The current schedule is posted, and you may also register online.

Classes will be offered at India Community Center, Milpitas
The AACM in cooperation with ICC will be offering our traditional classes in Vocal, Instrumental and Tabla for the 2008 season. For more information please contact our office, or ICC directly at: 408-934-1130


Film night at the AACM for this month of will be held Sunday, April 27th at 7:30pm. We will be showing rare Tabla Solo footage of Masters Swapan Chaudhuri and Alfaq Husain, Khalifa of the Lucknow Gharana. Hope to see you all here and as always this event is free of charge.

40th Anniversary Book Released

The First Forty Years is a photo chronology depicting the life of the Ali Akbar College of Music from its inception in 1967 to its present day activities in 2007. Through photographs, posters and newsletters the history of this pioneering institution comes to life with grace and warmth. Maestro Ali Akbar Khan’s struggle to maintain the college, as well as the help he received from his dear friends, is all there to see. For fans and music lovers alike this book is a must. 100% of the proceeds go directly to AACM. Now available at the AACM store.

Alam Khan's website launched
Take a look! www.alamkhan.com

2008 Fund Drive has started.
Donate today and become a member

Read the 2007 Member Newsletter