`CMYK

Education

This is an educational program for sound producers, covering the structure of traditional music, its genres and regional characteristics, and sharing expertise on ethically blending authentic folk elements with electronic music.

​

How to integrate Ukrainian tradition into electronic music and create a distinct sound at the intersection of genres? We will explore this question together throughout the course.

JOIN

WHAT IS A CMYK?

Graduates of SMYK Education form the line-ups for future SMYK events, releases on our label, and showcases at other festivals:

FOR WHOM?

For electronic musicians looking for a new sound.

​

We invite you to discover it within authentic folk heritage.

  • Understanding the specifics of Ukrainian folk music.

​

  • Hands-on experience collaborating with traditional performers.

​

  • Training in a respectful approach to source material and working with original recordings without altering their cultural context.

​

  • Hands-on practice with drone and glitch, mastering structural and technical tools.

​

  • A library of traditional instrument recordings accumulated during the course to use in future projects.

​

  • The opportunity to release a track on a compilation via the SMYK label.

​

  • The chance to showcase finished material at SMYK raves and other event formats.

Free entry

selection is based on a test assignment.

JOIN

Сourse mentors

Vitaliy Symonenko (Symonenko)

A multi-instrumentalist and sound producer with 10+ years of stage experience.

Nadiia Khanis

Ethnomusicologist and singer, co-founder of the traditional vocal band Viltse and member of Mykhaylove Chudo.

Victoria Yarmola

Candidate of Art Studies and Associate Professor at the Department of Music Folklore, Lviv National Music Academy.

Marko Medvediev (Parking Spot)

Electronic musician and sound artist working at the intersection of ambient and experimental music.

Julia Bencker (Juc)

Berlin-based composer, sound producer, and educator, performing as a live electronic artist.

Start

Early December

1 week

Introduction & Program Overview

2 week

  • Module 1: Tradition & Its FeaturesLecture 1: Musical characteristics and diversity of traditional instrumental musicLecture 2: Ukrainian vocal tradition: types, genres, and performance techniques

​

  • Networking Session

3 week

  • Drone / Glitch / Generative Rhythms:Lecture: Theory and practice of drone sound, deep dive into spatial processing (reverb, layering, delays), and examples of drone elements in traditional music
  • Jam Session with a Traditional Band

4 week

  • Recording Techniques:Lecture: Microphones, unconventional sound sources, and a masterclass on recording vocal and instrumental ensembles

​

  • Recording Sessions with Traditional Ensembles

5 week

  • Dialogue: Traditional + Electronic Music:Lecture: Principles and rules for working with source materials, ethical integration with respect for both genres

​

  • Networking with Traditional Ensembles

6 week

  • Track Structure & Arrangement:Lecture: How a track is constructed, featuring real-world examples of winning strategies and dance floor missteps

7 week

  • Preparation for the Final Set:Lecture: Crafting performance narrative and reading the audience, featuring student track listening and 1-on-1 mentorship

8 week

Final Showcase: A closing performance leading to the official release of a set or compilation album featuring participants' work

KYIV + ONLINE

3 WEEKLY CLASSES

JOIN

Showcase Party:

A final event where each participant performs their original tracks written during the course

A project in partnership with

WUT Kollektiv

The “Culture Helps Solidarity / Культура допомагає: Солідарність” is a project co-funded by the European Union and implemented by the European Cultural Foundation (NL), Insha Osvita (UA), zusa (DE) and VETERANKA (UA).

​

The project is funded by the European Union. However, the views and opinions expressed are solely those of NGO "CMYK" and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

UA

ENG

`CMYK

Education

This is an educational program for sound producers, covering the structure of traditional music, its genres and regional characteristics, and sharing expertise on ethically blending authentic folk elements with electronic music.

​

How to integrate Ukrainian tradition into electronic music and create a distinct sound at the intersection of genres? We will explore this question together throughout the course.

JOIN

WHAT IS A CMYK?

Graduates of SMYK Education form the line-ups for future SMYK events, releases on our label, and showcases at other festivals:

FOR WHOM?

For electronic musicians looking for a new sound.

​

We invite you to discover it within authentic folk heritage.

  • Understanding the specifics of Ukrainian folk music.

​

  • Hands-on experience collaborating with traditional performers.

​

  • Training in a respectful approach to source material and working with original recordings without altering their cultural context.

​

  • Hands-on practice with drone and glitch, mastering structural and technical tools.

​

  • A library of traditional instrument recordings accumulated during the course to use in future projects.

​

  • The opportunity to release a track on a compilation via the SMYK label.

​

  • The chance to showcase finished material at SMYK raves and other event formats.

Участь безкоштовна, відбір учасників відбувається за результатами тестового завдання

JOIN

Сourse mentors

Vitaliy Symonenko (Symonenko)

A multi-instrumentalist and sound producer with 10+ years of stage experience.

Nadiia Khanis

Ethnomusicologist and singer, co-founder of the traditional vocal band Viltse and member of Mykhaylove Chudo.

Victoria Yarmola

Candidate of Art Studies and Associate Professor at the Department of Music Folklore, Lviv National Music Academy.

Marko Medvediev (Parking Spot)

Electronic musician and sound artist working at the intersection of ambient and experimental music.

Julia Bencker (Juc)

Berlin-based composer, sound producer, and educator, performing as a live electronic artist.

Start

Early December

1 week

Introduction & Program Overview

2 week

  • Module 1: Tradition & Its FeaturesLecture 1: Musical characteristics and diversity of traditional instrumental musicLecture 2: Ukrainian vocal tradition: types, genres, and performance techniques

​

  • Networking Session

3 week

  • Drone / Glitch / Generative Rhythms:Lecture: Theory and practice of drone sound, deep dive into spatial processing (reverb, layering, delays), and examples of drone elements in traditional music
  • Jam Session with a Traditional Band

4 week

  • Recording Techniques:Lecture: Microphones, unconventional sound sources, and a masterclass on recording vocal and instrumental ensembles

​

  • Recording Sessions with Traditional Ensembles

5 week

  • Dialogue: Traditional + Electronic Music:Lecture: Principles and rules for working with source materials, ethical integration with respect for both genres

​

  • Networking with Traditional Ensembles

6 week

  • Track Structure & Arrangement:Lecture: How a track is constructed, featuring real-world examples of winning strategies and dance floor missteps

7 week

  • Preparation for the Final Set:Lecture: Crafting performance narrative and reading the audience, featuring student track listening and 1-on-1 mentorship

8 week

Final Showcase: A closing performance leading to the official release of a set or compilation album featuring participants' work

KYIV + ONLINE

3 WEEKLY CLASSES

JOIN

Showcase Party:

A final event where each participant performs their original tracks written during the course

A project in partnership with

WUT Kollektiv

The “Culture Helps Solidarity / Культура допомагає: Солідарність” is a project co-funded by the European Union and implemented by the European Cultural Foundation (NL), Insha Osvita (UA), zusa (DE) and VETERANKA Movement (UA).

​

The project is funded by the European Union. However, the views and opinions expressed are solely those of NGO "CMYK" and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

UA

ENG

`CMYK

Education

This is an educational program for sound producers, covering the structure of traditional music, its genres and regional characteristics, and sharing expertise on ethically blending authentic folk elements with electronic music.

​

How to integrate Ukrainian tradition into electronic music and create a distinct sound at the intersection of genres? We will explore this question together throughout the course.

JOIN

WHAT IS A CMYK?

Graduates of СMYK Education form the line-ups for future СMYK events, releases on our label, and showcases at other festivals:

FOR WHOM?

For electronic musicians looking for a new sound.

​

We invite you to discover it within authentic folk heritage.

  • Understanding the specifics of Ukrainian folk music.

​

  • Hands-on experience collaborating with traditional performers.

​

  • Training in a respectful approach to source material and working with original recordings without altering their cultural context.

​

  • Hands-on practice with drone and glitch, mastering structural and technical tools.

​

  • A library of traditional instrument recordings accumulated during the course to use in future projects.

​

  • The opportunity to release a track on a compilation via the SMYK label.

​

  • The chance to showcase finished material at SMYK raves and other event formats.

Free entry

selection is based on a test assignment.

JOIN

Сourse mentors

Vitaliy Symonenko (Symonenko)

A multi-instrumentalist and sound producer with 10+ years of stage experience.

Nadiia Khanis

Ethnomusicologist and singer, co-founder of the traditional vocal band Viltse and member of Mykhaylove Chudo.

Victoria Yarmola

Candidate of Art Studies and Associate Professor at the Department of Music Folklore, Lviv National Music Academy.

Marko Medvediev (Parking Spot)

Electronic musician and sound artist working at the intersection of ambient and experimental music.

Julia Bencker (Juc)

Berlin-based composer, sound producer, and educator, performing as a live electronic artist.

Start

Early December

1 week

Introduction & Program Overview

2 week

  • Module 1: Tradition & Its FeaturesLecture 1: Musical characteristics and diversity of traditional instrumental musicLecture 2: Ukrainian vocal tradition: types, genres, and performance techniques

​

  • Networking Session

3 week

  • Drone / Glitch / Generative Rhythms:Lecture: Theory and practice of drone sound, deep dive into spatial processing (reverb, layering, delays), and examples of drone elements in traditional music
  • Jam Session with a Traditional Band

4 week

  • Recording Techniques:Lecture: Microphones, unconventional sound sources, and a masterclass on recording vocal and instrumental ensembles

​

  • Recording Sessions with Traditional Ensembles

5 week

  • Dialogue: Traditional + Electronic Music:Lecture: Principles and rules for working with source materials, ethical integration with respect for both genres

​

  • Networking with Traditional Ensembles

6 week

  • Track Structure & Arrangement:Lecture: How a track is constructed, featuring real-world examples of winning strategies and dance floor missteps

7 week

  • Preparation for the Final Set:Lecture: Crafting performance narrative and reading the audience, featuring student track listening and 1-on-1 mentorship

8 week

Final Showcase: A closing performance leading to the official release of a set or compilation album featuring participants' work

KYIV + ONLINE

3 WEEKLY CLASSES

JOIN

Showcase Party:

A final event where each participant performs their original tracks written during the course

A project in partnership with

WUT Kollektiv

The “Culture Helps Solidarity / Культура допомагає: Солідарність” is a project co-funded by the European Union and implemented by the European Cultural Foundation (NL), Insha Osvita (UA), zusa (DE) and VETERANKA Movement (UA).

​

The project is funded by the European Union. However, the views and opinions expressed are solely those of NGO "CMYK" and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.