Soundpainting Level 1 - Intensive + Certification
A 5 day course with Claude Whipple, Walter Thompson, and François Jeanneau
Get the foundations of Soundpainting in five focused days, then step straight into certification and a public performance with the creator of the language.
Format & Faculty
Mon-Wed (Jan 25-27): Core training with Claude Whipple — fast-track Level 1 fundamentals (syntax, key signs, ensemble flow) with plenty of guided practice.
Thu-Fri (Jan 28-29): Certification days with Walter Thompson and François Jeanneau — coaching, Level 1 certification assessments, and public performance Friday at 4:15PM.
What you’ll gain
A solid, practical command of the Level 1 signs and syntax
Real-time ensemble experience (music focus; open to other disciplines)
Individual feedback from Walter & François
An opportunity to certify at Level 1 and perform publicly
Who it’s for
Musicians, conductors, educators, actors, dancers/performers new to Soundpainting or seeking a structured entry point. No prior experience with improvisation or Soundpainting required.
Practical info
Dates: Mon-Fri, January 25-29 2027, from 10AM to 5PM, public performance on Friday 29th at 4:15PM
Venue:Espace L’Albatros, 52 rue du Sergent Bobillot, 93100 Montreuil
Language: English (FR-friendly)
Certification: Level 1 assessment on Thursday and Friday
Funding: Organized with Realtime Music (Qualiopi-certified) — AFDAS and employer training budgets may cover institutional registrations
Places: Limited to ensure hands-on coaching