Creative Sound

ELECTRONIC MUSIC
3-MONTH ONLINE COURSE

NEXT COURSE :: APRIL 2025

Join my 3-month group workshop, held online once a week, to delve into the art of creating unique soundscapes, beats and tracks.

NEXT COURSE :: APRIL 2025

What Is Covered in the Course?

Explore the four pillars of composition, understand the three listening bodies, and discover how to craft your sound identity. We’ll cover form, vibration, symbolism, and the interplay between concrete and abstract sounds. Learn about signal flow, collaboration, and musical hierarchies, while drawing parallels with nature and exploring ancestral and galactic music.

From Day 1, we’ll introduce the fundamentals of composition, the difference between composition and production, and guide you through exercises in deep listening and process-based creation. Unleash your storytelling through sound, whether it resembles a movie, abstract painting, or haiku.

Why Choose CREATIVE SOUND?

Creative Sound is more than just a course—it’s a journey into discovering and refining your unique musical voice. Designed for aspiring and experienced creators alike, it focuses on the universal principles of composition that transcend genres and styles.

This 12-week program combines in-depth guidance with practical exercises, helping you develop the tools to express your artistic vision. With 2-hour weekly sessions, optional assignments, and constructive feedback, Creative Sound fosters an environment where creativity thrives.

Whether you’re just starting or looking to elevate your craft, this course provides the structure, inspiration, and support needed to bring your musical ideas to life.

$150usd per month // $450 total

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Program Curriculum

Module 1: Composition vs Production

Composition as a state of listening; composition as a state of process; composition as a form of narration

Module 2: Ableton Live

Brief overview of Ableton Live, focusing on bringing everyone up to speed

Module 3: Four pillars of composition

Dissecting Rhythm, Melody, Harmony & Timbre

Module 4: Four Pillars applied // Beats, Arrangements & Songs

Using Ableton Live to create beats and tracks

Module 5: Music Identity & Sound Palettes

Techniques for creating and curating sounds reflecting personal and cultural identity.

Module 6: Storytelling through Music

Listening to form, finding out what to say.

Module 7: Concrete Sounds, Abstract Sounds

Sound design & Signal Flow & Basic Synthesis

Module 8: The Origin of an Idea / A Thousand Methodologies

Writer's block and how to get out of old composition circuits

Meet UJI

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Meet UJI ✳

“After a long hiatus I am officially back to teaching. The world is a different place since I last taught and my entire style and method has evolved into a full 360 degree view at producing, composing and being an artist in the modern world.

In the MENTORSHIP PROGRAM I am offering my tools and knowledge to accompany and help evolve each person’s music and artistry. Consider it a an open book into my thoughts and experience. This is the most personalized course I have ever offered and will be a very special endeavor.”
— UJI

CREATIVE SOUND FAQ

  • You don’t need any prior experience to join this program. However, having access to a way to create music—whether through software or an instrument—is highly recommended and will enhance your experience.

  • CREATIVE SOUND is a 12-week immersive course designed to guide you through the art of electronic music composition. Over the span of three months, you’ll explore fundamental techniques, develop your unique sound, and refine your compositional skills. Each week builds on the last, offering a structured yet flexible approach to help you create music that truly represents your artistic vision.

  • The weekly sessions last 2 hours, offering a perfect balance of learning and hands-on practice. Each session covers key concepts, creative techniques, and exercises to apply what you’ve learned, with time for personalized feedback, interaction, and questions.

    Assignments are optional, but I recommend setting aside time each week to practice and experiment with the concepts we explore. Ideally, 2-8 hours of extra practice each week is suggested, though this may vary depending on the student.

  • While this course touches on various aspects of music production, its primary focus is on developing and honing your compositional tools.

  • The course focuses on the compositional aspects of music that transcend genres and styles, emphasizing universal principles that apply to any type of music creation. Whether you’re working within electronic, experimental, pop, or any other genre, the tools and techniques taught in this course will help you craft compelling and original compositions. You’ll learn how to express your unique artistic voice through a variety of compositional approaches, regardless of the specific style you’re working with.

  • Yes, the course includes optional weekly assignments designed to help you apply what you’ve learned. In the second half of the course, we often listen to students’ assignments, providing constructive feedback to support your growth. These sessions also offer an opportunity to address any questions or topics that arise, fostering a collaborative environment for learning and improvement.

  • Yes, video recordings of the sessions will be available for up to 6 months after the course ends. If you miss a class, you can catch up by watching it later, and you’ll also have the ability to revisit specific sessions whenever you need a refresher.

  • Yes, previous students from the program have gone on to collaborate, create music together, and even form bands. This course emphasizes the importance of collaboration, fostering connections that inspire and enhance the creative process.