Dominic Sambucco

Digital Music ProductionAICompositionDigital InstrumentsDigital Music PedagogyDJ and Live AudioMusic Fundamentals
Written By Dr. Elisa Janson Jones
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Dominic Sambucco is an Italian-Canadian sound artist, composer, and filmmaker. He holds degrees in electroacoustic composition from the University of Montréal and in modern guitar from the Music Academy of Rimini. His aesthetic is inspired by nature and anthropology and characterised by the innovative use of acoustic sounds and new technologies. He creates experimental music and multimedia art projects with a constant intention of pushing the boundaries of what has already been seen.

Sambucco has collaborated with notable organisations, including the Academy of Montegral, Oscillator Ensemble, Sonitus, AAMOD archive, and UCL MAL. He won first prize in the Groundswell’s Emerging Composer Competition and first prize in the emerging screen composers awards at SOCAN.

His work has been featured in various festivals such as Aeson, Ruina Sonora, Humus, Animas, University of Greenwich, Cartoline Sonore, Suns, Giffoni, Cinema del reale, FUSE, Inniò, Ibrida and Unarchive.

 
 
 

  • I normally start with a new student by asking: What do you want to learn and why? Then I create a four-lesson plan. Each lesson focuses on a specific subject (e.g., audio tracks in Ableton Live, using audio effects in music production, live performance with Ableton Live, the major triad).

    I like to use visual support while teaching, so I always have my screen shared or my computer in front of me. I make drawings, write things down, and invite the student to take notes.

    I like to ask questions.

    But more importantly, I enjoy sharing my knowledge with a relaxed and fun attitude.

  • I have experience teaching music production, guitar and music theory 1 to 1 both online and in person.

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Dr. Elisa Janson Jones

Dr. Elisa Jones designs and scales learning systems for organizations and individuals. With an EdD in Instructional Design, an MBA in Strategy, and 20+ years building education platforms, she combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution experience.

She works at the intersection of people, systems, and technology—helping leaders and learners see what's actually working and what needs to change. Her approach is diagnostic, grounded in real-world constraints, and focused on outcomes that stick.

Learn more about her work at sovereign.plus, elisajones.ai, and the Music Teacher Guild.

https://elisajanson.com
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