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A practical course designed for musicians, producers, and audio enthusiasts who want to create a properly treated studio space using real physics and acoustic principles. The course runs over six 1-hour sessions (available online or in person) and covers the behavior of sound, wave properties, phase and filters, soundproofing vs treatment, reflections, absorption, bass traps, and reverberation calculations (RT60). By the end, participants will develop their own conceptual acoustic treatment design. 

A basic understanding of algebra and physics is recommended, and the course equips students with the tools to improve both their studio setup and the quality of their musical production.

This course offers a clear and in-depth introduction to the fundamental principles of acoustics, providing a gateway to understanding a wide range of fields within musical acoustics. Students will study the frequency dynamics of various types of instruments, including chordophones, membranophones, aerophones, bars, and plates to understand why certain instruments blend well together, why some don’t, and what makes specific sounds more pleasing or effective in musical contexts.

Ideal for complementing hands-on knowledge in arranging, orchestration, composition, or music production, this course builds a solid foundation for understanding how sound behaves, enriching both artistic and technical decision-making from an acoustically informed perspective.

This in-depth course is structured around three core areas: musical styles, composition techniques, creative development, and work review sessions. 

Organized into bi-monthly modules, the curriculum evolves over time up to a full 3-year program depending on the group, focusing on specific genres and compositional approaches. Students will explore a broad range of styles, including pop, rock, folk, jazz, fusion, Latin, film scoring, and more.

What sets this course apart is its unique pedagogical approach, grounded in acoustical physics. By applying principles from scientific research, abstract musical concepts are clarified and made tangible, offering students a deeper understanding of music as both an artistic and physical phenomenon. This course is designed for composers seeking not only stylistic and technical mastery but also the tools to develop a distinct personal voice and a sustainable creative career.

René Vaderi is a renowned researcher and specialist in music theory and acoustic physics, with over 50 years of experience.

In this special lecture, he discussed topics related to artificial intelligence, music theory, acoustical physics, and new directions in research for future generations.