The 1st Foundational Music production workshop, organised by the Department of Task Force for Music & Arts (TaFMA) was inaugurated by Additional Director, Information & Public Relations, Kevizayieno at The Centre of Excellence In Music And Arts in Kohima on 7th March 2025.
Speaking at the inaugural programme, Additional Director IPR, Kevizayieno expressed her appreciation to the Department for giving opportunities to the youth by organizing the workshop and stated that the Government is focused on empowering the youth to have a self- sustaining career. She encouraged the participants to strive for excellence and fine tune their performances, which will undoubtedly boost their artistry. She asserted the importance of Artificial Intelligence in the field of music production and said that the music industry has progressed technologically and has made production more efficient and user friendly. She added that Artificial Intelligence is no more an option but a necessity for the progress and survival in this fast changing world.
In his welcome address, Project Director, TaFMA, Dr. Hovthal Sothu said that it was a historic day for the Department of TaFMA to organise its 1st Foundational Music production workshop and added that the department is working day in and day out to make sure that the right people get the right trade and opportunities to do things right, and to move forward in the vision that the Government has for the Music and Arts industry.
Music producer, TaFMA, Imcha Imchen was the resource person for the 2 day workshop. Altogether 22 participants from all over Nagaland attended the workshop. Topics like Technical Foundations of Music Production, Understanding Sound, Digital Audio workstations, Recording techniques and sound design, Mixing and Mastering and Business and future of Music Production will be discussed during the workshop.
(Temjenkaba, APRO)
