Tonmeister I (MPATE-GE 2311) Summer 2025:
This course examines Tonmeister theories & techniques related to recording acoustic music in concert hall settings. Students will sharpen their recording skills with class lectures & live recording sessions. Producing classical music is the primary focus, however other acoustic music genres including jazz, world, & folk will be examined. Topics include spot and stereo microphone technique, concert hall acoustics, & record production.
(This course in the Summer 2025 will be held in NYC at various locations (WSQ & Brooklyn).
Tonmeister II (MPATE-GE 2312) Summer 2025:
Course examines advanced Tonmeister music production theories & techniques related to recording acoustic music for playback on immersive sound systems. Students will sharpen their recording skills through class lectures & live recording sessions. Topics include capturing musical performances in Immersive using main microphones arrays, spot microphones, ambience arrays, and ambisonic technologies.
(This course in the Summer 2025 will be held in NYC at various locations (WSQ & Brooklyn).
Notes on Advanced Certificate: Tonmeister Studies:
- The Tonmeister Advanced Certificate course at NYU Music Technology is for students who have already earned a master's degree in music technology and/or recording.
- The Tonmeister Studies typically takes one-year (two semesters) to complete. Please see its curriculum.
- The summer courses of Tonmeister alter its location either in Prague or New York City every year. In 2025, it takes place in NYC. In 2026, it will take place in Prague.