رسالة دوافع ماجستير في هندسة الصوت والموسيقى

Dear Sir/Madame:

I am writing to express my profound interest in applying for Master’s Degree Program in Sound and Music Computing offered by Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona, because it perfectly matches my career goals and professional background.

I am an ambitious and persistent Computer Science student in University of Zaragoza, however my interest for music computing goes beyond academic context. Since I was a child, I was fascinated with videogame audio to the extent that it feels emotional to be writing these sentences in this very moment. My passion for the sound computing kept growing for years and during high school I made the decision to devote my career to creating the audio for a visual medias.

Following my persistent determination I have diligently produced and mixed electronic and orchestral music, learnt to play the piano, wrote musical notation and learned to use various audio software’s. I have also tried to strengthen my theoretical base, so I read multiple books about interactive and adaptive soundtracks, orchestration, production principles, and a long list of others. As a result of previously listed investments I was being selected by a discography label from USA to cooperate on the compilation CD of notable chamber pieces by aspiring composers.

Although my future is not yet certain from this point of view, I am fully confident that studying Sound and Music Computing at UPF is excellent stepping up point for my career; not only it offers courses, such as “Computational Music Creativity” or “Music Recording and Mixing” that would undoubtedly push my knowledge in the field to the next level; but also because of audio research group MTG established by the University to work on the projects that captivate me beyond description. I would also highlight TELMI because it combines my favourite field in Computer Science – AI, with learning a musical instrument; and stirs me on a personal level, since my father actually suffered from Focal Dystonia which now prevents him from being able to play guitar to his full ability. Moreover, the different internship opportunities listed on the website are all of utmostt of unbelievable interest to me. In particular, I would highly appreciate the chance to learn from companies like Yamaha, Native Instruments or Dolby.

These are all deciding factors that make UPF the best option to drive me towards my greatest life and career goal – to do what I like.

I am adamant that my distinctive devotion to music computing and the ability to autonomously learn and tackle problems I have built throughout my Bachelor’ studies and strong self-discipline make me a good candidate for a place on the Master program. As I am comfortable to study independently and highly knowledgeable about music industry I am keen to undertake this challenge.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I am waiting for your response.

Yours faithfully,

James Smith