Real Time Music is pleased to announce the organization of a level 1 soundpainting training, which will be held on ocober 23 to 26 2025 at the Pavillon de la sirène Paris). This exceptional training will be led by recognized experts in the field and will offer a unique opportunity for professional development.
ORGANIZER
REAL TIME MUSIC
DATES
FROM 23.10.2025 TO 26.10.2025
DURATION
4 days (23, 24, 25 and 26 October), from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a 1-hour lunch break. That is 24 hours of training.
LOCATION
Pavillon de La Sirène, 75014 PARIS.
PREREQUISITE
No prerequisites
TARGETED AUDIENCES
Musicians, dancers, actors, or anyone interested in real-time creation (pedagogues, therapists, facilitators).
OBJECTIVES
1. Accurately use the 45 fundamental signs of Soundpainting (referenced in Walter Thompson’s first workbook).
2. Understand and implement the syntax of language: sentence structure, sequence logic, time management.
3. Execute the signs in a clear and legible way, respecting the fundamental body principles of Soundpainting (neutral position / active box, imaginary staff).
4. Actively interpret Soundpainting as a Performer and direct it as a Soundpainter.
5. Clearly explain the basics of Soundpainting to a group: definitions, how the language works, fundamental rules, description of content and functions.
6. Introduce a group to the practice of Soundpainting using the basic signs in an artistic or educational context.
SPEAKERS
Claude Whipple, Certified Multidisciplinary Soundpainter, Pedagogue
Walter Thompson (Creator of Soundpainting).
François Jeanneau (Musician, historical figure of Soundpainting in France).
PEDAGOGICAL COORDINATION
Xavier Bornens, training manager at Real Time Music.
METHODS USED:
Interactive and immersive face-to-face training.
Systematic alternation of the roles of Soundpainter and Performer.
Work on proprioception.
Regular personalized feedback and active pedagogy based on practical experimentation.
ACCESSIBILITY
The training is accessible to people with disabilities. For any specific request, please contact our disability referent, Xavier Bornens, at the following address:
contact@realtimemusic.fr
EVALUATION AND CERTIFICATION METHODS:
Continuous evaluation by observation of performance and immediate feedback from trainers.
Certification Real Time Music-Walter Thompson:
- Practical evaluation: 10′ composition and interpretation (performer/soundpainter) situation, allowing to evaluate the mastery of signs, their bodily readability, and the effectiveness of gestural communication.
- Questionnaire to assess the ability to explain the fundamental signs, to transmit the rules of syntax, and to present the philosophical foundations of Soundpainting.
- At the end of the training, a Soundpaintng Level 1 certification certificate will be given to the participants who have obtained the certification.
RATES AND FINANCING:
– Professional financing: 1000€
If you are intermittent in the entertainment industry, this training can be paid for by your OPCO (AFDAS), in
the framework of your rights to continuing education.
Contact Real Time Music for the funding process.
–Free funding: Contact us contact@realtimemusic.fr
CONTACTS
Phone : 06 09 56 66 69
E-mail : contact@realtimemusic.fr
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ACCESS
Applications are open until October 20, 2025.
Places are limited and allocated after examination of the application files.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please fill in the application form available on our website or use the button.
We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to this enriching training.
Kind regards
The Real Time Music Team
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