Audiation Masterclass Series

Audiation Masterclass Series

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  • 129 Lessons

Audiation: Compose Your Way to Musical Understanding

What is Audiation?

Audiation is the ability to mentally hear and understand music, even when it’s not playing. This course teaches audiation through the process of composing music. You don’t need to be a composer to take this course, but you will create a composition from scratch.

Who is this Course For?

This course is perfect for musicians who want to enhance their understanding of music and improve their composition skills. Even if you’re not a composer, this course will help you audiate musical works and apply these skills in your musical journey.

Join us and unlock your musical mind with Audiation!

Course Structure

The Four Stages of Audiation

The course is divided into four stages:

  1. Stage 1: Laying the Foundation - Sets the groundwork for audiation and prepares you for more advanced work.

  2. Stage 2: Diving Deeper - You’ll audiate two-part counterpoint examples while continuing to develop your composition.

  3. Stage 3: Expanding Your Horizons - Starts the process of hearing three- and four-part textures, applying these skills to your own composition.

  4. Stage 4: Mastering Composition Techniques - Deals with essential composition techniques as we aim to complete your composition using audiation.

The Process of Audiation

Important Information: Please Read!

I would like to invite you to take my Audiation Course and explore the depths of the audiation process. Before you enroll, please review the following prerequisites:

  • Basic Music Notation Skills: You should be able to notate and read music.

  • Note Recognition: You don’t need to know about chords or progressions, but you should be familiar with the notes in the treble and bass clef.

  • Instrument Proficiency: You should be able to perform music on an instrument by reading sheet music.

If you don’t have these basic skills, I encourage you to Schedule a Consultation with me. I can help you find the best options for advancing your musical journey, whether that involves taking my courses or exploring other paths.

Explore the Path to Musical Mastery

Course Curriculum

A Comprehensive Guide to Developing Your Audiation Skills

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Onboarding: Start Here!

Onboarding ➤
What is Audiation? ➤
Assignment 1: The Schedule ➤
Schedule Guidelines.pdf ➤
Andrew Huberman Discusses RAS ➤
Assignment 2: The First Eight Measures ➤
The First Eight Measures.pdf ➤
Motive 1.mp3 ➤
Motive 2.mp3 ➤
Motive 3.mp3 ➤
Motive 4.mp3 ➤

Session 1: Counterpoint Introduction

1. Learning Counterpoint ➤
1A. Counterpoint Composition Demonstration
2. Drone Exercise Explanation ➤
Day 1-2 Guided Exercises ➤
Day 3 Guided Exercises ➤
Day 4 Guided Exercises ➤
Day 5-7 Guided Exercises ➤
Exercise 1 - Audiation Exercises.pdf ➤
Assignment 3 - Refining Your Melody.pdf ➤

Session 2: Technique Workshop

1. Technique Workshop (Session 2)
2. Audiation Exercises Self-Study (Session 2)
3. Guided Exercises (Session 2)
(Optional) Standalone Ear Training Interval Meditation
Exercise 2 - Audiation Exercises.pdf ➤
Assignment 4 - Melody Revisions.pdf ➤

Session 3: First Species Solutions Practice

1. First Species Practice (Session 3)
2. Nadia Boulanger on Composing (Session 3)
3. Commentary on Style (Session 3)
4. Audiation Exercises (Session 3)
Exercise 3 - Audiation Exercises.pdf ➤
Assignment 5 - Mode Audiation Exercise.pdf ➤
Assignment 6 - First Species Harmony.pdf ➤

Session 4: Melody Refinement

1. Melody Refinement (Session 4)
2. Audiation Exercises (Session 4)
Exercise 4 - Audiation Exercises.pdf ➤
Assignment 7 - Melody Exercises.pdf ➤

Session 5: Fourth and Second Species Practice

1. Practicing with Fourth and Second Species Solutions (Session 5)
2. Audiation Exercises (Session 5)
Session 5 Files.zip
Exercise 5 - Audiation Exercises.pdf ➤
Assignment 8- Melody Continuation.pdf ➤

Session 6: Practicing with Third Species

1. Practicing with Third Species (Session 6)
Session 6 Files.zip
Exercise 6 - Audiation Exercises.pdf ➤
Assignment 9 - Final Melody.pdf ➤

Session 7: Practicing with Fifth Species

1. Practicing with Fifth Species (Session 7)
2. Audiation Exercises (Session 7)
Session 7 Files.zip
Exercise 7 - Audiation Exercises.pdf ➤

Session 8: Audiating Dorian with Species Counterpoint

1. Musical Punctuation and Dorian Audiation (Session 8)
2. Audiation Exercises (Session 8)
Session 8 Files.zip
Exercise 8 - Audiation Exercises.pdf ➤
Assignment 10- Melody and Harmony.pdf ➤

Session 9: Audiating 6/4 Progressions

1. Audiating 6/4 Progressions (Session 9)
2. Audiation Exercises (Session 9)
Session 9 Files.zip
Exercise 9 - Audiation Exercises.pdf
Assignment 11- Melody and Harmony II.pdf

Session 10: Hearing Additional Cadences and Lydian

1. Hearing Additional Cadences (Session 10)
2. Learn Faster (Session 10)
3. Audiation Exercises (Session 10)
Session 10 Files.zip
Exercise 10 - Audiation Exercises.pdf ➤
Assignment 12- Melody with Harmony Edits III.pdf ➤
Assignment 13 - Motive for Audiation.pdf ➤
Assignment 14- Extracted Audio Assignment.pdf ➤

Session 11: Focus on Phrygian

1. Focus on Phrygian (Session 11)
2. Audiation Exercises (Session 11)
Session 11 Files.zip
Exercise 11 - Audiation Exercises.pdf ➤
Assignment 15- Grade Your Audiation.pdf ➤

Session 12: Focus on Mixolydian

1. Focus on Mixolydian
2. Audiation Exercises (Session 12)
Session 12 Files.zip
Exercise 12 - Audiation Exercises.pdf ➤

Session 13: Composing Melodies and Harmony

1. Composing Melody and Harmony
2. Audiation Exercises
Session 13 Flies.zip
Exercise 13 - Audiation Exercises.pdf ➤
Assignment 16- Melody with Harmony Edits IV.pdf ➤

Session 14: Audiation Technique Session

1. Audiation Introduction
2. Note Emotion Drill
3. 3-Note Close Drill
4. 3-Note Wide
5. Final Phase Mixed

Session 15: Aeolian in 3 Parts (First Species)

Aeolian Solution - Score.pdf
1. Day 1-3 (Session 15)
2. Day 4-5 (Session 15)
3. Day 6 (Session 15)
4. Day 7-8 (Session 15)
5. Day 9-10 (Session 15)
6. Day 11-12 (Session 15)
7. Day 13-14 (Session 15)

Session 16: Dorian in 3 Parts

Audiation 16 Day 1-3.pdf
1. Day 1-3 (Session 16)
2. Day 4-5 (Session 16)
3. Day 6 (Session 16)
4. Day 7-8.mov
5. Day 9-10 (Session 16)
6.1 Audiation 16 Day 11-12 (Video)
6.2 Audiation 16 Day 11-12 (PDF)
7. Audiation 16 Day 13-14 (Session 16)

Session 17: Introduction to Theme and Variations

Twinkle Twinkle, Little Star.pdf
Audiation Session 17.pdf
Audio Files and Video
Audiation Session 17 - Day 1.mov
Audiation Session 17 - Day 2.mov
Audiation Session 17 - Day 3.mov
Audiation Session 17 - Day 4-7.mov

Session 18: First Variation

Session 18 - First Variation (Mastered).m4v

Session 19: Second Variation

Session 19 - Second Variation (Mastered).m4v

Session 20: Third Variation

Session 20 - Third Variation.m4v

Session 21: Final Variation and Recap

Session 21 - Final Variation.m4v

Session 22: Final Q&A and Showcase

Daily Schedule for Audiation.pdf
Session 22 - Audiation Techniques and Daily Routine.m4v

Masterclass Group Technique Session 1

Masterclass Session 1: Audiation Masterclass 08 20 2024
Masterclass Session 1: Chord Progression for Improvisation and Memorization.mp3
Masterclass Session 1: PDF

Masterclass Group Technique Session 2

Practice Dictations Playlist
Masterclass Session 2: Using Practice Dictations for Audiation.pdf
Masterclass Session 2: Dictations for Audiation.pdf

Masterclass Group Technique Session 3

Audiation Masterclass Intervals.pdf
Masterclas Session 3 Interval Recognition.mp4

Masterclass Technique Session 4 - Melodic Dictations

Audiation Masterclass 01 15 2025.mp4
Audiation Masterclass 01 15 2025.pdf

Frequently asked questions

You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers.

What if I am not satisfied?

Refunds are available within the first 15 days if you are unsatisfied with the course. However, there will be a nominal fee since we are not able to recover credit card processing fees. Please see our refund policy.

If you are uncertain if this course is right for you, we suggest you make monthly payments so you can cancel at a later date.

How long do I have to complete the course?

The course is an 8-month course, and the payment plan allows you access to group sessions and the material for one year.

If you would like to renew access, you can do so by contacting Kevin Ure and paying a $50 fee to gain an extra year of access.

We are not a large company, so it's necessary to charge to pay for hosting and keeping these sessions alive!

Are these private lessons?

These are not private lessons. Sessions are pre-recorded, but you always have the option of meeting with Kevin or getting a consultation for additional help.

How do I sign up for the group sessions?

We are not currently offering group lessons. Group lesson sign ups are only available as space is available.