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.


We Stopped the Spray! (almost)
Even though we stopped the aerial spraying over urban areas, the CDFA is still wanting to aerial spray rural areas in combination with toxic ground spray, and twist tie applications. Lets keep the momentum going and stop this baseless program completely!

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




Summer Concert Series!

Come join us in the month of August for 3 concerts from our featured performers at the AACM. View schedule here.

Film night for July will be on Friday the 25th at 7:30pm here at the AACM. Details to come

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.

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

Read the 2007 Member Newsletter