Groovy Music Series (2004-2008)

A series of three exciting software programs for elementary and middle school students. Fun to use, Groovy Music teaches the basics of sound, rhythm, pitch and composition using pictures and animation - progressing to the study of simple notation as well as major and minor scales.

  • Developed by Michael Avery
  • Published by Sibelius Software (Avid)
  • Worked as a Composer, Sound Designer, MIDI Librarian & Voice Actor
  • Selected from a competitive group of worldwide candidates
  • Designed sound sets for the user interface & object animations
  • Composed interactive music for children ages 5-11
  • Created hip-hop style voices for character logins
  • Organized numerous MIDI libraries
  • Recorded, edited & managed over 700 instructional voiceovers
  • Created many additional sound effects & mini-compositions

 

SIBELIUS GROOVY MUSIC DEMONSTRATION ON THE JOHN LENNON EDUCATION BUS

 

GEARWIRE'S BILL HOLLAND GETS GROOVY

SOUND DESIGN MONTAGE

SOUND DESIGN SETS

Geoff Shell User Interface Sound Set 1
Geoff Shell User Interface Sound Set 2
Geoff Shell User Interface Sound Set 3
Geoff Shell Object Animations 1
Geoff Shell Object Animations 2

FEATURED SOUND DESIGN

Geoff Shell Groovy Startup
Geoff Shell Vocal Effects
Geoff Shell Eco Bubbles
Geoff Shell Magic Star 1
Geoff Shell Magic Star 2

FEATURED COMPOSITION

Geoff Shell Magic In The Forest
Geoff Shell Dance Of The Petrushkas
Geoff Shell The Sea
Geoff Shell The Sea (General MIDI)