Apple, the brand which is known for its state of the smartphones and laptops is all set to announce two new Mac Labs in India. On the first phase, the company is partnering with the legendary Oscar winner A R Rehman to set up Mac Labs in Chennai and Mumbai.
In this programme, Apple helps young generation to learn music using LogicPro X in MacOS. Eddy Cue, the Apple SVP of Internet Software and Services was himself in Mumbai on this auspicious occasion. Along with this Cue also announced that the company would sponsor 10 full-time musical scholarships for the students from the underprivileged background.
Here is the official product statement from the Eddy Cue regarding the Mac Labs:
“It’s an honour to be in Mumbai and I am humbled to be in the presence of the talented A.R. Rahman to make this announcement together,” “Apple Music and the KM Music Conservatory share a deep love in discovering, sharing and nurturing musical talent and we’re proud to be supporting such an institution that is investing in the future arts and music community.”
Here is the official product statement from A R Rahman himself:
“Music is a healer for today’s world and we share the same affinity and love of music with Apple Music,” “The labs and scholarships at KMMC make an invaluable contribution to helping to develop the talents of tomorrow’s musicians and composers. For over 20 years, I’ve been a loyal Logic Pro user and am excited to be on this journey together with Apple.”
Rahman is the founding member of the KM Music Conservatory, located in Chennai, which offers a full-time course on Hindustani classical music as well as the Western music, which offered two-year diploma course and the third year at Middlesex University, London to complete BA Degree.