Electroacoustic Performance and Extended Techniques (2024-present)

by Timothy Gmeiner, taught at San Diego City College

About: This course assumes a fundamental knowledge of Ableton Live production software and explores a series of extended techniques as strategies toward live performance. This course acts as one of a four-part series ending in live electroacoustic performances by the students. 

Topics covered include sampling strategies, advanced MIDI techniques, sound-synthesis and sound-design, generative audio, complex effect-chains, constructing zones, mixing practices, packaging projects and more.

Sample Curriculum

Available as an in-person and synchronous/asynchronous virtual course.