FOUNDATIONS OF SONIC CONDUCTING
MODULE 1
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
This module is your backstage pass to the world of Sonic Conducting, where music becomes the central to storytelling. Guided by Dave Jordan, the music supervisor behind 34 consecutive #1 box office hits and over $54b in box office revenue, you'll learn how to harness the power of sound to elevate stories and build foundational knowledge in the key principles of Sonic Conducting - the Creative, the Craft and the Collaboration.
Through real-world examples from Marvel blockbusters like Guardians of the Galaxy and Black Panther, you'll discover how music shapes emotions, defines characters, and builds sonic identities. Whether you're a musician, filmmaker, or just someone passionate about music, this course will show you how to use music as a storytelling device that leaves audiences moved and inspired.
Beyond creativity, the course emphasizes the technical and collaborative aspects of Sonic Conducting. Students will explore how to partner with major studios like Disney and Netflix by mastering music licensing, production, and curation. You will also gain insights into the evolution of music supervision into Sonic Conductingโa role that orchestrates every sonic element to serve a storyโs vision.
From understanding directors' creative intentions to building memorable sonic identities for projects like Miss Marvel, students will learn to blend storytelling with business acumen. These skills will prepare you to leave a lasting cultural impact through sound across visual media.
WHO IS THIS MODULE FOR?
STUDENTS
MUSIC SUPERVISORS
FILM & TV PROFESSIONALS
CONTENT CREATORS & FILMMAKERS
MUSICIANS
MARKETERS & ADVERTISERS
Dave Jordan is a globally renowned music supervisor and the founder and CEO of Format Entertainment, based in Los Angeles. With over 25 years in the entertainment industry, he has been instrumental in shaping the sonic landscapes of some of Hollywood's most iconic films.
Dave is best known for supervising the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe, curating the sonic identities for blockbuster franchises such as Guardians of the Galaxy, Iron Man, Avengers, Black Panther, Captain America, and more. His ability to seamlessly integrate music into storytelling has cemented him as the top-grossing music supervisor in film history, with over 34 MCU films debuting at #1 at the box office and over $54b in box office revenue.
As the head of Format Entertainment, Dave has helped oversee music supervision for other major franchises, including Transformers, Fast & Furious, and Suicide Squad. Under his leadership, Format has produced chart-topping soundtracks such as A Star is Born, Deadpool & Wolverine, Black Panther, Pitch Perfect, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 1 & 2.