Test/Present
Test/Present
You will present your polished music compositions during a showcase event, inviting feedback from community partners and peers, while reflecting on the journey from initial drafts to final pieces and considering how different musical genres and techniques have contributed to your unique sound.
Days 16 - 20
Empathize
Days 1–3
Define
Days 4–6
Ideate
Days 7–10
Prototype
Days 11–15
Test/Present
Days 16–20
July 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
28
Day 2
Meet Real Music Makers
Meet Real Music Makers
29
Day 3
Interview Music Enthusiasts
Interview Music Enthusiasts
31
Day 5
Frame the Musical Problem
Frame the Musical Problem
August 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
3
Day 6
Define Core Problem POV
Define Core Problem POV
5
Day 8
Concept Sketch Pack
Concept Sketch Pack
6
Day 9
Peer Critique Session for Drafts
Peer Critique Session for Drafts
7
Day 10
Implement Draft Revisions in Ableton
Implement Draft Revisions in Ableton
11
Day 12
Testing Protocol & Feedback
Testing Protocol & Feedback
12
Day 13
Testing Feedback Protocol
Testing Feedback Protocol
13
Day 14
User Test Documentation
User Test Documentation
14
Day 15
Final Exhibition: Polished Demos and Feedback
Final Exhibition: Polished Demos and Feedback
18
Day 17
Peer Critique of Draft A in Ableton
Peer Critique of Draft A in Ableton
19
Day 18
Revise Draft A Based on Feedback
Revise Draft A Based on Feedback
20
Day 19
Exhibition-Ready Polish and Narrative Preparation
Exhibition-Ready Polish and Narrative Preparation
21
Day 20
Final Music Showcase
Final Music Showcase