Master Harmony in the New World of AI: The Shostakovich-Hernández Medrano Legacy, Now Accessible Online for Free.
Dimitri Shostakovich
Humberto Hernández Medrano
Welcome to the Traditional Harmony Course by Storm Studios Learning, the cornerstone of our educational platform and a unique opportunity to dive into the heart of the Western musical language. This complete course, offered entirely free of charge, is our invitation for you to discover the depth and power of harmony – essential knowledge for any serious musician, composer, producer, or arranger, especially in this new era of Artificial Intelligence.
A Direct Lineage from the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory
What you are about to explore is no ordinary course. Before you lies a true gem of music pedagogy, recovered from the 1960s and brought into the present. I have the immense fortune and responsibility of having directly inherited from my teacher, Humberto Hernández Medrano, the traditional harmony course that he himself learned during his composition studies at the prestigious Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory, under the tutelage of none other than the legendary Dimitri Shostakovich.
For decades, here in Mexico City, Maestro Medrano’s composition workshop was a pillar in the training of countless professional musicians, transmitting this invaluable knowledge with rigor and passion. Now, with deep respect for that tradition, I take up that legacy with the mission to make it accessible to anyone with the desire to learn, breaking down geographical and economic barriers.
Enriched with Contemporary Professional Experience
This invaluable traditional legacy is complemented and updated by my more than 25 years of professional experience as a composer and music producer in Mexico. Having worked for the most demanding clients in the industry (television, film, advertising) has allowed me to apply, adapt, and refine these teachings in real and contemporary contexts, ensuring that the knowledge you acquire here is not only profound but also relevant and applicable in today’s music world.
How Does the Course Work?
This course combines different resources for a complete learning experience:
- Detailed Video Classes (On YouTube): The main content of the course is delivered through a series of videos organized by levels, available on our [Link to YouTube Channel]. Each video explains theoretical and practical concepts step-by-step, following Maestro Medrano’s proven methodology.
- Essential Practice: The Chorales: The composition of four-part chorales is the central practice in this method, allowing you to directly apply the learned harmonic rules.
- The Virtual Maestro (Coming Soon on this Website): To ensure your learning is effective, we are developing a unique interactive tool: the “Virtual Maestro”. Soon, you will be able to upload your assignments (chorales in MIDI format) directly here on the website, and the platform will automatically indicate errors according to the course rules, guiding you until your exercise is correct. Personalized feedback, instantly!
Why Study Traditional Harmony Today?
In an era of digital tools and artificial intelligence, understanding the fundamentals of harmony is more crucial than ever. This knowledge gives you the criteria to analyze, create, arrange, and direct music with true intention and mastery. It allows you to understand the “why” behind what sounds good and gives you the tools to express yourself with clarity and depth.
Start Your Journey Today
This course is completely free, part of our commitment at Storm Studios Learning to raise the musical standard and make excellent training accessible. It is the perfect foundation to complement our Lessons/Workshop and to delve deeper into the philosophy of The Musical Beings.
Prepare for the Virtual Maestro – Coming Soon!