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Sound Design

Sound Design Teacher​ Online
Sound Design Tutor Online
Sound Design Lessons Online 1-on-1

Our sound design teacher

Jaume Darbra

Sound Design Teacher

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"I will help every student achieve their ambitions in music while listening, exploring, and building their individual voice."  

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Jaume Darbra

Sound Design Tutor

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Jaume was born in a small village in Catalonia and grew up in the countryside. After high school, he moved to Barcelona for music; the idea won over his plans to study Psychology. A few years later, he was immersed in the rich world of Karnatic Rhythms and Live Electronics, which complemented his studies of Classical and Contemporary Performances around Europe.

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Jaume Darbra holds a Master's Degree in Live Electronics from The Conservatory of Music Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Every new student receives a free 20-30 minute intro. 
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Lesson Information 
Sound Design Lessons Online 1-on-1

Sound design is a multidimensional craft involving the intentional arrangement of auditory elements to elevate storytelling and emotional impact across various media platforms. Key elements include effects, music, dialogue, and Foley – the art of creating everyday sound effects to enhance realism. Through recording, editing, and synthesis, sound designers manipulate these elements to construct immersive sonic environments. Effects, ranging from footsteps to explosions, enhance the visual narrative by providing aural authenticity. Music contributes to mood and atmosphere, guiding the audience's emotions. Dialogue ensures clarity in storytelling, while Foley adds subtle, realistic details, reinforcing the believability of on-screen actions.

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  • Editing/manipulating audio

  • Basics of recording

  • Audio synthesis

  • Plug-ins/filters

  • EQ/compression

  • Ableton Live

  • VideoSync

  • Making beats/electronic music production

  • Panning & spatialization 

  • SFX/Foley

  • Creative sound design

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Personalized Learning Experience

Tailored to Your Skill Level - Whether you're a beginner or an advanced user, our lessons are customized to meet your specific needs and goals. We adapt our teaching approach to ensure that each session is relevant and engaging.

Hands-On Practical Application

Real-time Project Work - Gain practical experience by working on real-time projects. Apply your knowledge immediately and receive constructive feedback from your instructor, accelerating your learning process.

Problem Solving and Trouble Shooting

Addressing Your Challenges - Encounter an Obstacle?

Our instructor is equipped to troubleshoot issues and provide effective solutions, ensuring you overcome challenges and continue your progress seamlessly.

Sound Design Lessons Online 1-on-1

Discover the best way to learn sound design with our expert tutor. Whether you're a beginner, a high school student using sound design for your school music assignments, or an advanced musician, we offer sound design lessons 1-on-1 online with a professional tutor. Unleash your creativity!

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Ableton Live Courses

Learn how to use Ableton Live, a fresh and easy way to write, record, produce, and perform your music. With our comprehensive lessons, our experienced tutor will teach you everything from the basics to advanced techniques, helping you create professional-quality music.

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Electronic Music Production

Get personalized attention and guidance with our 1-on-1 online tutoring sessions. Our tutor will tailor the lessons to your skill level and musical goals, ensuring you progress at your own pace with any electronic music production. 

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Basics of Recording

Learn from the best in the industry! Our expert professional instructor, Jaume Darbra, has years of experience in the basics of recording and is passionate about sharing his knowledge. He will provide valuable insights and feedback to help you improve your recording skills.

Jaume Darbra
BIO

Jaume Darbra is a multidisciplinary flutist and independent artist whose practice bridges contemporary music, visual arts, and research. Dividing his time between Cologne and Murcia, he has forged an international career that spans Europe, the Americas, and Asia, appearing at leading festivals and institutions such as Wien Modern, November Music, Snape Maltings, IRCAM, STEIM, Musikfest Berlin, Festival Manifeste, ZKM, Lucerne Festival, Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival, Gaudeamus Muziekweek, and the Daegu International Contemporary Music Festival.

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As a soloist and sought‑after collaborator, Jaume has performed with eminent artists including violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja, performance‑art pioneer Marina Abramović, Cirque du Soleil, mridangam virtuoso B. C. Manjunath, and composer / visual‑sound artist Robert Henke. His orchestral résumé encompasses engagements with the London Symphony Orchestra, Staatskapelle Berlin, Gewandhausorchester Leipzig, HR Sinfonieorchester Frankfurt, Freiburg Baroque Orchestra, and Orchestre des Pays de Savoie. Equally committed to new‑music collectives, he has appeared with Ensemble Modern, Ensemble Recherche, Klangforum Wien, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Ensemble Musikfabrik, and the Lucerne Festival Contemporary Orchestra, premiering works from composers of his generation and renewed composers such as Simon Steen Andersen, Rebecca Saunders, Unsuk Chin, Enno Poppe, and Alexander Schubert.

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Alongside his performance schedule, Jaume is pursuing a PhD in Education at the University of Murcia, investigating music and deafness to develop inclusive pedagogical frameworks for deaf and hard‑of‑hearing audiences and performers. He is a regular critic for La Verdad newspaper, hosts the podcast “Raíces y partituras” on Cadena SER – Radio Murcia, and collaborates with industry innovators such as Soundbrenner, Halbestunde, and Meta Platforms, Inc.

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How it Works

1. Sign Up

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  • All levels and ages are welcome.

  • Everyone receives a free intro.

2. Learn

Join us today to experience personalized guidance, interactive lessons, and supportive and professional teachers. 

MusicTutorOnline has a uniquely individual approach that supports the needs of every student. Your music learning experience is our utmost priority, and we look forward to providing you with an exciting musical journey. 

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Robert Boer.

Founder and Director

A word of welcome from the Director. Robert Boer.
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