Course description
Metasonic Sound offers an extraordinary gateway to the world of hearing, resonance, and musical perception. At the heart of the course is the instrumentation developed by LUNASON, which expands upon traditional concepts of instrument making and sound design. Participants experience a soundscape characterized by metallic resonators, newly developed string and percussion instruments, and innovative resonator systems. Metasonic Sound is not an effect or electronic sound processing. It arises solely from acoustic vibrations, resonance, and the deliberate shaping of material, form, and sound projection. During the course, participants learn the fundamentals of this soundscape, experience the instruments up close, and have the opportunity to experiment with the instruments and sounds themselves. Together, they explore new sonic spaces, initiate improvisational processes, and develop their own musical ideas. The course is suitable for music educators, musicians, and cultural professionals alike.
Course objectives
• Learn the fundamentals of Metasonic Sound • Experience new forms of resonance and sound projection • Discover innovative instrument concepts • Expand your listening and perception skills • Gain practical experience with improvisational sound processes • Develop your own creative sound ideas • Receive inspiration for application in teaching, projects, or artistic contexts
Target groups
• Music school teachers • Teachers of all school levels • Special education teachers • Musicians • Artists and cultural professionals • Students
Contents
• Introduction to the world of LUNASON • The Metasonic Sound • Presentation of the instruments • Practical sound research • Creative sound work • Joint conclusion
Applications
• In-service training • Teacher training days • Artistic training • Project weeks • Inclusion projects • Cultural and creative days
Educational benefits
This course supports educational institutions in creating creative learning spaces, fostering perceptual skills, exploring new forms of musical expression, developing interdisciplinary approaches to music, strengthening group dynamics through collaborative music-making, and gaining innovative inspiration for their teaching. • Relation to Curriculum 21/27 • Interdisciplinary skills • Contribution to school development
Course instructor
Domenico Melchiorre is a musician, composer, instrument developer, and founder of LUNASON. As principal timpanist of the Basel Symphony Orchestra, he combines his international concert career with many years of research and development in the field of new instruments and soundscapes. For over ten years, he has been developing LUNASON's unique instrumentarium and the sonic language of Metasonic Sound. His instruments are used worldwide by musicians, ensembles, universities, festivals, and in film, theater, and concert productions. As a composer and instructor, he provides practical insights into the creation of new sounds, instruments, and artistic processes, inviting participants to discover, experience, and shape sound in new ways. The courses are led by Domenico Melchiorre or qualified specialists from the LUNASON team.
Course formats
• One-day course (1 day) • Intensive course (2 days) • Customized formats available upon request
Venue
LUNASON GmbH Vereinshausstr. 18 4133 Pratteln info@lunason.com
Group size
Minimum 3 people Maximum 10 people
Requirements
The requirements depend on the respective target group and are adapted to the qualifications.
Course fees
Half-day course (3 hours)
500.-
Full-day course (2 x 3 hours)
Intensive course (4 x 3 hours)
1000.-
2000.-
Cost contributions: Materials, preparation, follow-up, etc. will be offered according to the effort involved.
