Harmonic Frequency Institute began in 1999 when public school teacher Jonathan Kalafer shared the music production software loaded on his laptop with his students. Their enthusiastic response and prolific work prompted him to establish workshops and provide regular access to this new “virtual studio” music-production software. Since then he has been dedicated to implementing engaging and effective computer-based music production programs through Harmonic Frequency Institute. Harmonic Frequency Institute is dedicated to the fight to keep music in schools. Our mission is to design and implement educational music programming that utilizes cutting edge technology and innovative approaches to keep music in schools where it belongs.

Harmonic Frequency Institute works toward its mission primarily by providing students with instruction and access to the latest “virtual studio” software. This software translates music into a new incredibly accessible visual language that empowers students to quickly become composers and producers of professional sounding music. Because of this accessibility, the programs are extremely effective in building self-esteem while simultaneously developing crucial computer and academic skills. In Harmonic Frequency Institute programming students create tangible products of their progress; including CDs of their own songs, creative writing, and multimedia presentations designed to effectively inform about assigned research topics. You can hear the results of Harmonic Frequency’s work for your self, please take a little time and listen to some examples of student productivity on www.harmonicfrequency.com’s Radio feature, or browse the Sites and Sounds page for individual selections.

All of the songs on this website were conceived, composed and produced by the young people participating in Harmonic Frequency Institute programming.