Algorithmic Composition Courses and Certifications

Hackaday

Creating with the Machine - Algorithmic Composition for Live Performances

Explore algorithmic composition in live performances, blending computer-generated music with human creativity. Learn techniques for interactive generative algorithms and data representation of musicians' performances.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Max MSP Programming Course: Structuring Interactive Software for Digital Arts

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Explore interactive software for digital arts using Max MSP. Learn sound synthesis, video processing, algorithmic composition, and cross-modal mappings. Develop programming skills for creative projects.

• Kadenze
• 100 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

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NDC Conferences

A Brief History of Computer Music

Explore the evolution of computer-generated music, from early experiments to modern algorithmic compositions, highlighting key innovations and cultural impacts along the way.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

NDC Conferences

A Brief History of Computer Music

Journey through computer music history: pioneers, video game soundtracks, algorithmic compositions, and its cultural impact. Explore vintage tech and code behind iconic sounds.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Strange Loop Conference

Kolmogorov Music

Explore Kolmogorov complexity in music, algorithmic composition, and program transformations. Discover implications for creation, copyright, and performance through demonstrations and examples.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Valerio Velardo - The Sound of AI

What is Generative Music? - Understanding AI-Driven Music Creation

Explore generative music AI, its definition, contributing disciplines, and current challenges. Learn about creative vs. intelligent tasks and the multifaceted nature of this emerging field.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

ACCU Conference

Remove This Idiom

Exploring C++20's safer alternative to the erase-remove idiom for element removal in collections, offering improved efficiency and eliminating common pitfalls in STL usage.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Valerio Velardo - The Sound of AI

Melody Harmonization with Genetic Algorithms - Generative Music AI Course

Implement a genetic algorithm in Python to automatically generate melody harmonizations, exploring concepts like population initialization, parent selection, crossover, mutation, and fitness evaluation.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Valerio Velardo - The Sound of AI

Drum Generation with Cellular Automata - Lecture 14

Implement a Python-based cellular automaton for generating unique drum patterns, exploring rules for syncopation, accenting, and mutation in algorithmic music composition.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Valerio Velardo - The Sound of AI

Markov Chains for Generative Music AI - Lecture 11

Explore Markov chains for generative music AI, covering intuition, formalization, music modeling, pros and cons, and practical applications in melody, rhythm, and dynamics generation.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Valerio Velardo - The Sound of AI

Melody Generation with Markov Chains - Generative Music AI

Implement a Markov chain in Python to generate melodies, exploring the MarkovChainMelodyGenerator class, training process, and generation methods for AI-driven music creation.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Imperial College London

Making Technology to Make Music

Explore innovative technologies for music creation and production, blending engineering principles with artistic expression.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

ADC - Audio Developer Conference

Confluence of Code and Classical Music: Ragas, Bach and Sonic Pi

Explore parallels between code and classical music, uncovering shared attributes and compositional methodologies. Learn to translate musical principles into algorithms using Sonic Pi for innovative melody-making.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TEDx

Reimagining Mozart's Musical Dice Game with AI

Explore how AI transforms music composition, making it accessible to everyone. Learn about innovative AI-driven musical creations and their potential to augment creativity and productivity.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Code That Sounds Good: Music Theory and Algorithmic Composition - Notacon 9

Explore algorithmic composition and music theory, learning to create unique musical pieces using code, frameworks, and data-driven techniques.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video