Sound Experiments

1/3/2021—ongoing

Sound Experiments - New Approaches to Non-Formal Music Learning is a two-year international educational project in the field of experimental sound for youth. It is implemented by three European organizations whose important segment are exactly these activities in the field of experimental music and sound art, as well as education for youth: KONTEJNER from Zagreb (HR), A4 from Bratislava (SK) and Sonic Acts from Amsterdam (NL).

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The main project goal is to explore and develop alternative educational methods in the field of experimental music for youngsters, age 13 to 20. Unlike conventional music schools whose programme is based on traditional musical-pedagogical methods, starting with music scores and classical harmony, Sound Experiments puts an emphasis on listening, mutual sound research and co-creation among young participants and their mentors. It strives to offer a wider understanding of music and what it can be, and to educate youth in the field of group improvisation, music creation in the digital environment, instrument creation, sound art, spatiality of the sound, as well as the intersection of auditive and visual arts. Among other important goals, it focuses on encouraging creative and artistic liberty, establishing an alternative approach in music education, broadening youngsters' auditive perception and encouraging their openness to other and different. The project is divided into six educative modules with workshops designed and led by musicians and sound artists experienced in working with kids and youth. Sound Experiments is realized through the support of EU’s Erasmus+ programme.