Masterclass

Domenico Ferrari (ZHdK)

Friday 7. August 2026

14:00-17.30

ZHdK - Zürcher Hochschule der Künste

Pfingstweidstrasse 96, 8005 Zürich

Host
Domenico Ferrari

Language: English
Level: All levels
In this masterclass, Domenico Ferrari — musician, lecturer in composition and producing at the Zurich University of the Arts, and mentor to artists such as Jimi Jules and Natascha Polké — offers insight into his production process. Creative and technical decisions are explored in depth: from sound design, drum programming and sampling to the use of analogue and digital gear, as well as mixing and mastering.
Together, we analyse complete projects and discuss how tracks are structured, how tension and dramaturgy are created, and what role arrangement, reduction and a sense of form play in contemporary electronic music.
The masterclass also examines how music production and listening habits have evolved in recent years: How have streaming platforms and digital tools changed artistic processes? What role does AI already play today — and where could music production be heading in the future?

A collaboration between ZMW and the Jazz and Pop Department of the Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK).

Friday 7. August 2026

14:00-17.30

ZHdK - Zürcher Hochschule der Künste

Pfingstweidstrasse 96, 8005 Zürich

Domenico Ferrari (ZHdK)

Music Production Today: Between Workflow, Streaming, and AI

Host
Domenico Ferrari

Language: English
Level: All levels
In this masterclass, Domenico Ferrari — musician, lecturer in composition and producing at the Zurich University of the Arts, and mentor to artists such as Jimi Jules and Natascha Polké — offers insight into his production process. Creative and technical decisions are explored in depth: from sound design, drum programming and sampling to the use of analogue and digital gear, as well as mixing and mastering.
Together, we analyse complete projects and discuss how tracks are structured, how tension and dramaturgy are created, and what role arrangement, reduction and a sense of form play in contemporary electronic music.
The masterclass also examines how music production and listening habits have evolved in recent years: How have streaming platforms and digital tools changed artistic processes? What role does AI already play today — and where could music production be heading in the future?

A collaboration between ZMW and the Jazz and Pop Department of the Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK).

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Domenico Ferrari

Domenico Ferrari is a Swiss-Italian producer, composer, musician and DJ born in Zurich, Switzerland. With a career spanning electronic music, film scoring and contemporary dance, he stands as one of the most versatile and influential figures in the Swiss music scene. As a lecturer at the Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK), Domenico has shaped the next generation of Swiss artists — among his former students are Jimi Jules and Natascha Polke, two of the most celebrated names in contemporary electronic music. His collaborative spirit has led him to work alongside some of the most respected names in music, including Kalabrese, Jojo Mayer, Jimi Jules, Roli Mosimann and the legendary Bruno Spoerri — a testament to his deep roots in both the Swiss and international music communities. Whether crafting dancefloor-ready productions, composing for film and stage, or passing on his knowledge to the next generation, Domenico Ferrari moves effortlessly between worlds — always with the same precision, passion and musical vision.