The Physicality of Music Intensive 1/11/25

Dr. Peter Stoltzman and Curtis Madigan are teaming up to offer a Physicality of Music Intensive at the University of Denver on Saturday January 11th, 2025 from 10am-4pm. … [Read more...]

Are you Looking for an Amazing Career in Music?

As a student at Berklee, I always thought it'd just take one hit song to make it. While this is true, it took me a while to find my true passion and expertise beyond being a … [Read more...]

What is a Hemiola?

By Curtis Madigan 4/2/2019 and updated 8/2/2024 Hemiola as traditionally defined is confusing due to the misunderstandings around what it is at its essence. The … [Read more...]

Mastering the Mental Angle of Music

The mental angle of making music is critical for developing mastery. If you ignore this you can become technically proficient, but devoid of passion and meaning and you can … [Read more...]

Electronic-Rock Trio Evanoff Gets Coaching with Curtis Madigan

A staple in the Colorado music scene, Evanoff, is a guitar driven live-electronic trio. Defined by a bold live show full of sonic exploration, blending soaring melodies and emotive … [Read more...]

Sound Formation Method™ Piano Level 1 and 2 Video Courses Now Available

These courses are NOT standalone courses. They are designed to work in tandem with the Level 1 and Level 2 SFM Piano Workbooks for Sound Formation Method™ students only.The SFM … [Read more...]

Rhythm Theory Online Course

This is an 8-week rhythm theory intensive designed for college students and professionals. This course is taught by Sound Formation Founder, Curtis Madigan. Topics covered … [Read more...]

Songs From Time EP – Now Streaming

Album Links (Available on All Platforms):•Listen Now on Spotify•Listen Now on Apple MusicPeter Stoltzman and I co-wrote these pieces based on concepts from my Sound … [Read more...]

The Sound Formation Method™ at Addenbrooke Classical Academy

Addenbrooke Classical Academy runs a guitar program for juniors and seniors taught by Sound Formation Method™ certified teacher, Amanda Morin. These students study the SFM guitar … [Read more...]

What’s the Point of Playing Music?

When I was a little boy, I fell in love with the sound of the guitar. It was so exciting and fun to get all these incredible sounds out of my instrument. The fun of playing is what … [Read more...]