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.


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Read the 2008 Member Newsletter

Holiday Session '08
This session is an optimal time for beginners and intermediate students to study in preparation for the next full session of classes from the Masters beginning mid-February '09. The complete schedule is posted, and you may also register online.







Winter Concert Series 2009 coming in February.


AACM YouTube Clips
Sample video clips of Instrumental, Vocal, and Tabla classes.

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.