Music Technology Pre-College Courses

Summer 2026 - Music Technology Pre-College

About the 6-Week Pre-College Program

These university-level courses provide a strong foundation for high school students (rising 11th & 12th graders in Summer 2026) and current NYU undergraduates (open to all majors), regardless of prior experience in Music Technology.

For students later admitted into the BM in Music Technology at NYU, all credits earned through this program will apply directly toward degree requirements.

Fundamentals of Music Technology

MPATE-UE 1801
Credits: 2
Modality: In-person
Combined Enrollment Cap: 15
Location: Dolan Studio (Control Room 618 + Live Room 617)

Sections

Pre-College Undergraduate
Sec 60 for Pre-college students (combined with Sec 01 for current undergraduate students)
Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:15 AM–2:15 PM
Professor Erich Barganier

Sec 61 for Pre-college students (combined with Sec 02 for current undergraduate students)
Mondays and Wednesdays 10:15 AM–2:15 PM
Dr. Moon Ha

Session: Summer Session II
July 1 - August 12, 2026

Course Description for Section 60 (combined with Section 01):
Fundamentals of Music Technology provides a comprehensive introduction to the theory and technology that creates the foundation for the study of Music Technology and its applications.
Topics include room and musical acoustics, digital and analog audio systems, microphones, speakers, mixers, digital audio workstation (DAWs), and studio recording and mixing techniques. No prior experience is required. 

Course Description for Section 61 (combined with Section 02):
Fundamentals of Music Technology provides a comprehensive introduction to the theories and technologies that form the foundation for the study of music technology and its practical applications. Topics include electro-magnetic technologies such as microphones and loudspeakers, sound generation using oscillators, analog and digital recording systems, device control protocols, and audio mixing techniques. No prior experience is required. 

Computer Music Synthesis (CMS)

MPATE-UE 1047
Credits: 3
Modality: In-person
Combined Enrollment Cap: 15
Location: 6th Floor Conference Room (611)

Sections

Pre-College Undergraduate
Sec 60 Sec 01
Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:00–4:00 PM
Professor Erich Barganier

Sec 61 Sec 02
Mondays and Wednesdays 2:00–4:00 PM
Dr. Moon Ha

Session: Summer Session II — July 1–Aug 12, 2026

Course Description for Section 60 (combined with Section 01):
Computer Music Synthesis is an introduction to the science and art of creating music on a computer. The course will focus on using digital audio workstations and the visual programming language, "Reaktor." We will learn digital signal theory topics related to creating music, including sound synthesis, sampling, signal processing with effects/modulation, mixing, and arrangement. No prior experience is required.

Course Description for Section 61 (combined with Section 02):
Computer Music Synthesis is an introduction to the science and art of creating music using a computer. The course focuses on a range of software tools, including digital audio workstations (DAWs) such as Apple’s Logic, Reaper, or a DAW of the student’s choice, as well as SuperCollider, an open-source, text-based audio programming environment. Students will learn fundamental concepts of digital signal theory as they relate to music creation, including sound synthesis, sampling, audio signal processing (effects and modulation), mixing, and arrangement. No prior experience is required. 

For additional details and application information, please visit the Pre-College website or contact:
precollege@nyu.edu.

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