- What is a Music Technology Custom program?

Is a flexible-open structure program that allows you to select the courses that you are interested most. It is a learning curve shortcut that allows you to learn more efficiently.

- Which are the Music Technology Custom Program benefits?

- You learn what you are interested on, not what the
school offers, or the teacher knows.
- One on One lessons. Learn what you want at your
own speed.
- You are able to select one or more courses and you
are able to take them simultaneously or linearly
(one after the other one).
- You can propose a research topic, software, or
artistic project that you want to develop.
- You can invest the necessary time to cover
each educational level (e.g., beginner,
intermediate, and/or advance).
- You can take as many lessons as you want, based on
your educational needs, career goals, financial
aspects, schedule, etc.

- Which are the Music Technology Programs available at the moment?

- TechKids
- Digital Audio Workstation (DAW)
- Music Workstation
- SampleWorkstations/Virtual Samplers
- Virtual Instruments
- Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
- Guitar/Bass Rig Modeling software
- Notation Software
- Acoustic Room Correction (ARC)
- Programming with Max/MSP
- Programming with Csound

- Which is the easiest way to start?

Please send me an e-mail at robaramburu@earthlink.net and let me know which program, course you would like to learn, or which topics are you interested so we can discuss which are the best educational options for you.

- After we agree about the Music Technology Custom program, Can you help me to decide what equipment I need and where can I buy it?

Sure. We can assign one class to analyze, compare, and evaluate which is the best equipment for your investment.

- I would like to study only one music software all the time, until I reach and advanced level. Can I do that?

Sure. No problem. Please send me an e-mail so we arrange for an initial phone interview.

- Before to invest on a particular DAW, I would like to analyze the similitudes and differences between several programs and have hands on approach. Can you design a comparative program for me?

Sure. No problem. Please send me an e-mail so we arrange for an initial phone interview.

- I would like to know how to produce my first demo. What courses do you suggest?

This could be a potential Music Technology Custom Program;

Courses;

- Introduction to Audio Recording (New)
- DAW (we need to select one host application based
on your actual equipment).
- Mixing and Mastering (New)
- DSP (Waves Gold bundle or similar)

- I am an electric guitar player and I would like to learn how to improve my sound. Can you help me?

Sure. This is one of my favorite topics and it is related with my Master Thesis: Expanding Guitar Production Techniques; Building the Guitar Application ToolKit (GATK). Take a look of the Guitar/Bass Rig Modeling software listed in the educational Services page and send me an e-mail so we can discuss which is the best course-path for you.

- Do you have any Referral program? How it works?

Yes. It is very simple. After a person that you referred paid his first lesson, I will discount 50% of your next lesson.

- As a gift, I would like to buy some lessons for my girlfriend, How can I do that?

First, give me a call at (954) 437-6624 or send me an e-mail so we can arrange which program, course, or lessons are best for her, and discuss in detail about potential schedule, fees, etc.

- Could you provide more information about the Home Delivery lessons?

If there are no schedule conflicts and you live in the Pembroke Pines, Weston, or Miramar area, I am able to offer Home Delivery Lessons. If you live in other Dade or Broward county, please let me know so I can send you a qualified instructor.

- Which other educational services do you offer?

Presentations, Workshops, Seminars, Training, preparation for music examinations, admission programs, or international exams, Webinars, Podcasts, Curriculum design, etc. All the aforementioned educational services are offered in English and Spanish.

- What is Music Technology?

Music Technology is a discipline usually associated to the electronic and computer music, electro-acoustic music, digital media arts, multimedia, and intermedia fields.

- What is a DAW?

DAW means Digital Audio Workstation. Basically, a DAW is a software/hardware system that uses a computer as core component for recording, editing, mixing, processing, mastering, and playing back digital audio. Generally, a DAW includes several components such as computer, audio interface, host application like Pro Tools, Cubase, etc and several plug-ins that enrich the music production and/or post production process.

- What is a Virtual Instrument?

A virtual instrument is a software emulation of a hardware instrument such as an analog or digital synthesizer, electric pianos, acoustic instruments, etc. A software emulation of a sampler (hardware) is called Virtual Sampler or Software Sampler.

- What is a Plug-in?

A plug-in is a software module that adds specific features to a larger system (in music production, generally called host application). In other words, a plug-in is a piece of software that works inside another software environment to enhance its capabilities and expand functionality. For example, if you want to add an impulse reverb to your sonic arsenal, without changing your DAW (e.g., Pro Tools), you just need to invest on a Pro Tools compatible plug-in.

- What DSP means and how it is applied?

DSP is an abbreviation of Digital Signal Processor. A DSP is a computer processing chip specially designed and optimized for dealing with computations on numbers, in this case, for processing audio data. There are several plug-ins bundles that offer excellent DSP options, such as Waves products.

- What is ARC?

ARC stands for Advanced Room Correction System and is the first acoustic correction system in a plug-in. ARC features the revolutionary Audyssey MultEQ® technology and includes a calibrated measurement microphone, a measurement software, and a multi-platform correction plug-in.

- What is Max/MSP?

Max/MSP is an object oriented programming environment (based on C ) for audio and multimedia production. Max allows you to create your own software using a visual toolkit of objects, and connect them together with virtual patch cords. The basic environment that includes MIDI, control, user interface, and timing objects is called Max. The audio processing tools comprise the companion software, MSP. Max was named in honor of Max Mathews, who first demonstrated music synthesis on a digital computer in 1957.

- What is Csound?

Csound is a programming language designed and optimized for sound rendering and signal processing. It is a powerful and versatile software synthesis program that literally transforms a personal computer into a high-end digital audio workstation.

- How can you summarize Howard Gardners Theory of multiple intelligences?

The theory of multiple intelligences was developed in 1983 by Dr. Howard Gardner. It suggests that the traditional notion of intelligence, based on I.Q. testing, is far too limited. Instead, Dr. Gardner proposes eight different intelligences to account for a broader range of human potential in children and adults. These intelligences are:

- Linguistic intelligence ("word smart"):
- Logical-mathematical intelligence
("number/reasoning smart")
- Spatial intelligence ("picture smart")
- Bodily-Kinesthetic intelligence ("body smart")
- Musical intelligence ("music smart")
- Interpersonal intelligence ("people smart")
- Intrapersonal intelligence ("self smart")
- Naturalist intelligence ("nature smart")

The theory of multiple intelligences proposes a major transformation in the way our schools are run. It suggests that teachers be trained to present their lessons in a wide variety of ways using music, cooperative learning, art activities, role play, multimedia, field trips, inner reflection, and much more.

The theory of multiple intelligences also has strong implications for adult learning and development.

- Can you provide more information about the Dynamic Learning System?

The Dynamic Learning System is a methodological approach that constantly adapts a particular course or program to the student performance. The goal is to facilitate the student learning curve through carefully designed lesson plans, active learning activities, rich and exciting assignments, and formative evaluation.