Modular Moon Toronto is the Canadian section of the Modular Moon international school network, operating under the roof of artist Attila Hanak. As a local hub, it brings Modular Moon’s educational philosophy to Canada through hands-on workshops, long-term programs, artist collaborations, and community events focused on modular synthesis, sound art, and experimental electronic music. The Toronto section serves as a meeting point for musicians, visual artists, and creative technologists who wish to explore modular systems in an open and collaborative environment. Guided by the experience of Modular Moon and supported by Attila Hanak’s artistic vision, the school connects Canada’s experimental music community with an international network of educators, performers, and researchers. Students gain access to practical learning, creative mentorship, and opportunities to participate in concerts, exhibitions, and collaborative projects while becoming part of the global Modular Moon community.
MODULAR SYNTHESIS SCHOOL TORONTO
The Modular Moon Toronto program follows the original educational curriculum developed by Modular Moon, ensuring the same methodology and high standards taught across the international school network. Classes are conducted in English and are organized in small groups of four students, allowing for an intensive, hands-on learning experience with individual attention for every participant. The curriculum combines theoretical foundations with practical patching sessions, creative assignments, and collaborative exploration of modular synthesis. If demand exceeds the capacity of a single group, a second group will be scheduled consecutively, making it possible to accommodate up to eight students per course cycle while maintaining the same small-group learning environment and teaching quality.
THE PROGRAM
The Modular Moon Toronto curriculum follows the original educational program developed by Modular Moon, an internationally established modular synthesis school. Every course is based on the same methodology, teaching materials, and practical approach used throughout the Modular Moon network, providing students in Canada with a consistent and comprehensive learning experience.
The program is designed for musicians, producers, sound artists, composers, and curious beginners who want to develop a deep understanding of modular synthesis. Rather than focusing on memorizing patches, the course teaches the fundamental principles behind analog and digital synthesis, signal flow, modulation, sequencing, control voltage, timing, sound design, and creative system design. Students learn how to think in modular systems, enabling them to confidently work with Eurorack and other modular formats. Throughout the course, participants build practical skills through guided patching exercises, listening sessions, technical demonstrations, creative assignments, and collaborative experimentation.
Each lesson combines theoretical concepts with extensive hands-on practice, allowing students to immediately apply what they learn on professional modular systems. Classes are conducted entirely in English and are intentionally limited to four students per group. This small-group format allows every participant to receive individual guidance while encouraging discussion, collaboration, and shared experimentation. The intimate classroom environment also gives students ample time to ask questions, develop their own artistic ideas, and explore different approaches to sound creation.
Registration for the first Modular Moon Toronto course cycle is now open. Before enrolling in the classes, every student must undergo an interview with Attila, the tutor. Please make sure you receive confirmation from the tutor before locking in your seat. A seat should only be reserved after your interview has been completed and your participation has been confirmed.
The exact class schedule and weekly timetable will be announced soon. The first cycle is expected to begin in October 2026. To reserve your place, please contact us by email: attila@modularmoon.com or hanak232@gmail.com
ABOUT ATTILA HANAK
Attila Hanak is a Canadian electronic music producer, educator, sound designer, and founder of The Sixteenth Bar, a company specializing in custom sample packs and music production education. With decades of experience in electronic music, his career began as a DJ in Hungary during the 1990s, where he played an important role in the country’s growing electronic music scene. Passionate about synthesis, sound design, and creative technology, Attila combines technical expertise with artistic exploration in his teaching. He has collaborated with Production Music Live, contributing educational content to one of the world’s leading electronic music production platforms, and regularly shares tutorials through The Sixteenth Bar’s YouTube channel. At the heart of his Toronto studio is OSCAR, a custom-designed synthesizer system featuring more than 100 Eurorack modules alongside instruments including the Moog Sub 37, DFAM, Mother-32, Arturia MiniBrute, and multiple drum machines. The studio has been engineered so that all hardware instruments can be controlled from a central DAW with the flexibility of virtual instruments, creating a powerful environment for music production, sound design, and education. As the director of Modular Moon Toronto, Attila brings the original Modular Moon curriculum to Canada through workshops, long-term courses, and small-group sessions held in his personal Toronto studio. His teaching focuses on modular synthesis, Eurorack systems, sound design, and modern electronic music production, providing students with a hands-on learning experience that balances technical understanding with creative expression. You can follow Attila’s latest work on Instagram at @thesixteenthbar.
