Music, Technology, and Innovation Lab
Encourages experimental projects at the intersection of music and tech.
Description : Students collaborate on cutting-edge projects that integrate digital music production, interactive media, and innovative performance techniques.
Category : Music
Age : 12+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Fundamentals of Music and Sound Section 1: Music Theory Basics - Lesson 1: Introduction to Sound and Music Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1 Introduction to Sound and Music - Lesson 2: Understanding Pitch and Rhythm Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2 Understanding Pitch and Rhythm Section 2: Musical Notation and Scales - Lesson 1: Reading Musical Notation Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1 Reading Musical Notation - Lesson 2: Basic Scale Structures Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2 Basic Scale Structures Section 3: Elements of Sound - Lesson 1: Timbre and Dynamics Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1 Timbre and Dynamics - Lesson 2: Tempo and Expressiveness Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2 Tempo and Expressiveness Section 4: Instruments and Their Sounds - Lesson 1: Acoustic Instrument Families Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1 Acoustic Instrument Families - Lesson 2: Introduction to Electronic Instruments Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2 Introduction to Electronic Instruments Section 5: Listening and Ear Training - Lesson 1: Active Listening Skills Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1 Active Listening Skills - Lesson 2: Basic Ear Training Exercises Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2 Basic Ear Training Exercises Module 2: Digital Music Production Basics Section 1: Introduction to Digital Audio - Lesson 1: Overview of Digital Audio Concepts Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1 Overview of Digital Audio Concepts - Lesson 2: Understanding Digital Audio Workstations Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2 Understanding Digital Audio Workstations Section 2: Sound Recording Fundamentals - Lesson 1: Microphone Types and Techniques Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1 Microphone Types and Techniques - Lesson 2: Basic Recording Setup Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2 Basic Recording Setup Section 3: Audio Editing Basics - Lesson 1: Editing Tools and Techniques Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1 Editing Tools and Techniques - Lesson 2: Arranging and Looping Audio Clips Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2 Arranging and Looping Audio Clips Section 4: MIDI and Virtual Instruments - Lesson 1: Introduction to MIDI Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1 Introduction to MIDI - Lesson 2: Using Virtual Instruments in DAWs Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2 Using Virtual Instruments in DAWs Section 5: Basic Mixing Techniques - Lesson 1: Introduction to EQ and Compression Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1 Introduction to EQ and Compression - Lesson 2: Creating a Balanced Mix Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2 Creating a Balanced Mix Module 3: Technology Integration in Music Section 1: Interactive Media and Music - Lesson 1: Basics of Interactive Music Systems Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1 Basics of Interactive Music Systems - Lesson 2: Sensors and Audience Interaction Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2 Sensors and Audience Interaction Section 2: Digital Effects and Sound Manipulation - Lesson 1: Introduction to Digital Effects Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1 Introduction to Digital Effects - Lesson 2: Simple Sound Manipulation Techniques Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2 Simple Sound Manipulation Techniques Section 3: Coding and Music Interaction - Lesson 1: Basics of Sonic Programming Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1 Basics of Sonic Programming - Lesson 2: Creating Interactive Music Projects with Code Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2 Creating Interactive Music Projects with Code Section 4: Multimedia Integration - Lesson 1: Integrating Visuals with Music Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1 Integrating Visuals with Music - Lesson 2: Synchronizing Audio with Video Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2 Synchronizing Audio with Video Section 5: Workflow and Project Management - Lesson 1: Basics of Project Organization Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1 Basics of Project Organization - Lesson 2: Collaborative Workflow in Digital Projects Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2 Collaborative Workflow in Digital Projects Module 4: Innovative Performance Techniques Section 1: Performance Fundamentals - Lesson 1: Basic Stage Presence and Communication Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1 Basic Stage Presence and Communication - Lesson 2: Engagement Techniques for Live Audiences Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2 Engagement Techniques for Live Audiences Section 2: Digital Instrumentation on Stage - Lesson 1: Utilizing Digital Instruments Live Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1 Utilizing Digital Instruments Live - Lesson 2: Integrating Traditional and Digital Sounds Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2 Integrating Traditional and Digital Sounds Section 3: Improvisation with Technology - Lesson 1: Basic Improvisational Techniques Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1 Basic Improvisational Techniques - Lesson 2: Enhancing Improvisation with Technology Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2 Enhancing Improvisation with Technology Section 4: Stage Production Basics - Lesson 1: Introduction to Stage Lighting and Sound Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1 Introduction to Stage Lighting and Sound - Lesson 2: Coordinating Stage Elements Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2 Coordinating Stage Elements Section 5: Rehearsal and Performance Planning - Lesson 1: Planning a Performance Set Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1 Planning a Performance Set - Lesson 2: Rehearsal Techniques for Digital Performances Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2 Rehearsal Techniques for Digital Performances Module 5: Collaborative Innovation Projects in Music Section 1: Project Brainstorming and Conceptualization - Lesson 1: Ideation and Brainstorming Techniques Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1 Ideation and Brainstorming Techniques - Lesson 2: Defining Project Goals and Scope Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2 Defining Project Goals and Scope Section 2: Team Development and Roles - Lesson 1: Understanding Team Dynamics Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1 Understanding Team Dynamics - Lesson 2: Assigning Roles and Responsibilities Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2 Assigning Roles and Responsibilities Section 3: Project Planning and Workflow - Lesson 1: Creating a Project Timeline Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1 Creating a Project Timeline - Lesson 2: Task Management Strategies Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2 Task Management Strategies Section 4: Execution and Digital Collaboration - Lesson 1: Using Collaboration Tools for Music Projects Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1 Using Collaboration Tools for Music Projects - Lesson 2: Integrating Digital Media in Performance Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2 Integrating Digital Media in Performance Section 5: Project Review and Reflection - Lesson 1: Presenting Your Project Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1 Presenting Your Project - Lesson 2: Reflecting on the Collaborative Process Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2 Reflecting on the Collaborative Process