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- Music Production
- Computer-aided music
- Music Technology
Lessons in Electronic Music Production, Composition, & Modular Synthesis. Sessions focus on building solid fundamentals while nurturing your unique artistic voice through creative, bespoke projects.
- Music Production
- Computer-aided music
- Music Technology
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About Matthew
Matthew Ryals is a NYC-based synthesist, guitarist, and composer-improviser. Described as “a sonic explorer on the frontier of experimental music” (Plastic Mag), Matthew’s music has been praised as “brilliant” (PopMatters) and for treating sounds “as if they were alive, breathing” to create something “truly immersive and unforgettable” (Beats Per Minute).
Matthew has released four studio albums and a series of EPs on Infrequent Seams, 3OP, SØVN, and Sound As Language, and will release a collaborative album with Jacob Sachs-Mishalanie on Oxtail Recordings in 2026.
An active performer as both a soloist and in group configurations, Matthew has performed internationally across Europe, Asia, and North America, and was featured on High Zero Festival in Baltimore and Ex Nihilo Festival in Omaha in Fall 2025. He has collaborated with such artists as Madison Greenstone, Robert Dick, and Michael Foster. Matthew received a 2025 Art Omi: Music Residency, 2025 Foundation of Contemporary Arts Grant, a 2022-23 New Music USA Award, and a 2021 IEA Electronic Media Residency.
A dedicated educator, Matthew teaches worldwide, including workshops for Art Science Connect at THE GRADUATE CENTER CUNY and Indexical in Santa Cruz, CA. He also co-curates Artifact, a Brooklyn-based experimental music series that was awarded a 2025 Brooklyn Arts Council grant.
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- All levels
- English
Languages in which the lesson is available :
English
MUSIC PRODUCTION & SONGWRITING
Making music, recording, editing, mixing, and finishing projects in a music software of your choice. Ableton Live is the software I use, but I regularly work with students in other applications such as Logic Pro, GarageBand, and Soundtrap. We’ll cover the essentials of music production including MIDI, software instruments, effects, synthesis, sampling, sound design, genre techniques, studio setups, and much more. Songwriting topics include making melodies, harmony, arranging, song form, and much more.
MODULAR SYNTHESIS
My primary instrument and method of making music is with this wild machine. Let’s secure an understanding of the fundamentals of synthesis, module types, signal flow, and sound design. Soon, we’ll dive deep into more esoteric techniques and complex patching. We’ll work together to make your first modular system. In time, you’ll develop a creative practice with the instrument that will naturally grow and unfold to new and exciting areas. No hardware synths or prior experience required. Most students use the free modular synth software, VCV Rack.
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- R1570
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- 5h: R7852
- 10h: R15703
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- + R10
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The free first lesson with Matthew allows you to get to know the tutor and discuss your needs and expectations.
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