• Grades 9-12
• No Prerequisites

Discover the limitless possibilities of music and sound! The growing world of music innovation brings together the fields of music industry, education, science, and design/engineering. Join us for this introductory course, where you’ll engage in hands-on learning and discovery to build your understanding in these four key areas. Each module will give you a foundational experience, accessible at any level and grounded in authentic application of the content. You’ll then use the design thinking process to create a project, product, or service that connects your passions and interests from the course to the real world. Whether you’re hoping to bring songs to life, examine the intersection of cutting edge science and sound, or push the boundaries of how we interact with music, this class will help you on your journey to become a groundbreaking innovator.

• Grades 9-12
• No prerequisites

Record and mix music like a pro! Audio engineering sits at the heart of the music industry, shaping the sound of every song, movie, video game, and live performance you hear. Join us for this hands-on course, where you’ll learn industry-standard studio software and develop your engineering abilities  through real recording and mixing work. You’ll build foundational competency in Pro Tools— with the opportunity to earn the nationally recognized Avid Pro Tools User certification—and gain live sound skills you can apply in real performance contexts. You’ll then take all your semester learning and  work on a course application project of your own design. Whether you’re hoping to produce your own tracks, run live shows from behind the board, or pursue a future in professional audio, this class will help you on your journey to become a skilled, confident audio engineer.

• Grades 9-12
• No prerequisites

Learn, write, and play the music you love! Behind every song you stream, concert you attend, and artist you follow is a creative process that combines writing craft, performance skills, and a working knowledge of music business. Join us for this hands-on course, where you’ll discover songwriting fundamentals, prepare for live shows, and learn how artists promote their work and build a career. You’ll put your semester learning into action through an original song demo, an artist development plan, and solo or small band performances in front of an audience. Whether you’re hoping to write your own songs, take the stage as a performer, or explore a future as an independent artist, this class will help you on your journey to become a confident, well-rounded musician.

Music Innovation will have 3 unique spaces in the new building: a traditional recording studio live room, a classroom/mixing room, and a fabrication space. In this dedicated area, students can work with professional level equipment and gain real world experiences as they create, mix, produce, and design music, sound, and innovative gear.

Our St. Vrain Magazine recently created an article highlighting our work within Music Innovation. Click here to read it and learn more about how our programming has positively impacted students across SVVSD and beyond!

Our unique summer programming is created and taught by our Symphonation Project Team, and gives a perfect opportunity to explore Music Innovation in a fun, dynamic, and engaging environment. Watch the video below to see examples of work from Composing Innovation, our 6th – 12th grade music industry focused camp. We also have camps for 3rd – 5th and 6th – 8th graders focused on the STEM of Music and Sound. 

• Parent Testimonial: “We had a wonderful experience with the Composing Innovation Music Camp! My son, a rising 6th grader last summer, and every other child there found success—each in their own way. The camp offered many creative paths, from different music styles to technology, all culminating in a Friday performance after four full days. The diversity of the performances was especially impressive. By Tuesday, my son had decided to learn the drums and joined a band. In just a few days, he learned the full drum part to a favorite Coldplay song and performed it with two guitarists and a keyboardist, even incorporating a computer track to add another instrument. I was floored by what they accomplished. The instructors were patient, energetic, and truly wonderful with kids, creating a fun and supportive environment where creativity thrived. The camp struck a perfect balance between structure and freedom, allowing kids to explore instruments, technology, songwriting, and performance based on their own interests. My son came home excited every day and couldn’t wait to return. I highly recommend this camp to any parent looking for a positive, enriching, and confidence-building experience for their child.”

The eTown Academy was a unique partnership between The Innovation Center, eTown Hall, and CU Denver faculty.

The Symphonation Project Team has engaged in demonstration and mentoring sessions for Timberline PK-8 on multiple occasions, helping make connections between science, music, and sound through the field of biodata sonification.