Programs

The Sound Formation® Method is superior training for gifted musicians, celebrity musicians, composers, performers, songwriters, producers, aspiring young musicians, music teachers, and adult hobbyists alike.

Professional Music Coaching

Sound Formation is uniquely situated to support the musicianship in top-level musicians:

•  Get your entire band, co-writers, and engineers on the same page with a rhythmic language that’s concise and easy

•Eliminate completely or drastically reduce any types of timing or feel issues

•Minimize and completely eliminate repetitive stress injuries (RSI), tendinitis, pinched nerves, and back or neck pains through Liangong

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Teacher Certifications

If you are serious about taking your career to the next level, want to teach an exceptional methodology with cutting-edge curriculums, and are adamant about stepping up your own abilities, consider investing in a Sound Formation® Method Teacher Certification. You are investing to learn new skills that will drastically enhance your musicianship and in order to be mentored directly by Sound Formation CEO Curtis Madigan in creating a sustainable and thriving business for yourself as an educator.

The Sound Formation Institute for Gifted Musicians

Sound Formation is excited to announce the launch of the Sound Formation Institute for Gifted Musicians. This institute is designed to mentor and support the careers and educations of gifted young instrumentalists, composers, and songwriters. Sound Formation works with students of all genres and specializes in making musicians stand out from their peers due to the emphasis on musical feel, the physicality of music (technique, rhythmic perception), and advanced rhythmic and harmonic abilities.

Mentorships for High School Students, College Students, and Alumni

Pre-college training includes preparing for success at college, e.g. acceptance, scholarships, and testing into the best classes or testing out of some required classes. We offer in-college mentorship and tutoring for students that need support due to learning differences like dyslexia, otherwise need support in their studies, or would like career guidance. The Sound Formation Mentorship Program is also for college graduates that now need career support and direction and further training in advancing their musicianship.

Private Music Lessons

Study guitar, piano, drums, violin, music production and other instruments with Sound Formation Method™ certified teachers. We offer lessons online globally or in-person for students in Denver. Experience a methodology designed for all learning styles and abilities.

Liangong and Movement Training

Liangong is a phenomenal practice for enhancing rhythmic perception and fixing postural alignment and biomechanics. Madigan is a Certified Liangong Practitioner and has helped numerous musicians with a variety of issues. Students and professionals can also get help in enhancing their instrumental technique and groove by training their movement abilities.

Music Resources for Dyslexic Students

Reading music can be as challenging as reading text because they are both symbolic rather than visual-spatial systems. Dyslexic music students can excel when given the proper resources such as Sound Formation Method™ workbooks.

Rhythm Theory Course Development for Colleges and Universities

Madigan has created rhythm theory courses that can be directly customized and instituted at your college or university. Discover the materials and classes that your students have been wanting and waiting for now.

Ear Training Assessments and Consultations

The best musicians hear the best and the SFM has new ways of organizing your hearing so you can immediately identify and perform every layer occurring in a piece of music whether a drum part, bass, vocal, or harmony. We also help aspiring musicians identify and overcome weaknesses in their hearing and where their strengths are including testing for perfect pitch, absolute pitch, dominant zones of hearing, and perfect rhythm. We can then consult you on the best practices and strategy for advancing your musicianship.

Summer Music Camps in Denver and Boulder

Our summer music camps in Denver and Boulder are for students ages 6-18. Camps include Music Production and Engineering, Guitar, Piano, and Percussion. Study the Sound Formation Method™ with our certified teachers in ideal settings that are fun, uplifting, and enlightening. Locations include Colorado Academy, Kent Denver, Dawson School, Graland, and Parker Arts Center.