JackTrip Training Program
JackTrip Training is offered through our Network Arts Training Program in partnership with JackTrip Foundation. The program instructs professionals from arts, technology, and education nonprofit fields in operation and applications of JackTrip Network Music Technology, a system for high-quality audio network performance over the internet that supports bidirectional, low-latency, multichannel, uncompressed audio streaming.
Developed by Chris Chafe and his team at the Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics (CCRMA) in Stanford University, JackTrip has been in use since the early 2000’s for live network arts performance. Early users included NowNet Arts directors, composers, and performers, facilitating and inspiring the NowNet Arts organization, amongst the myriad of significant work and organizations in the early JackTrip community. Since the Covid-19 pandemic, JackTrip has been adapted for use on home internet connections with wide applications for professional music and music education, including development of the JackTrip Virtual Studio from JackTrip Labs.
JackTrip Training is taught by experienced instructors with technical information maintained by CCRMA and NowNet Arts. The program is hosted online utilizing weekly asynchronous video instruction, a weekly synchronous lab with live instructors, assignments, ongoing discussion groups, reference materials, and culminating project presentations for a certificate of completion.
JackTrip Training Level 1 is a one-month introductory course focused on JackTrip and network arts. Topics: JackTrip Setup, Network Arts Introduction, Hardware Options, Project Design, Recording, Streaming, Artistic Strategies, JackTrip Community.
JackTrip Training Level 2 is a three-month course for comprehensive instruction in JackTrip and Network Arts. Topics: JackTrip Setup, Network Arts, Project Design, Audio Hardware and Software Setups, Server Setups (Managed and Unmanaged), Pairing with Videoconference Platforms, Project Design, Recording, Streaming, Artistic Strategies, JackTrip Community.
Registration is currently open for the courses listed below. Students can register online by clicking on the course button or by contacting NowNet Arts for arrangements. Monthly payments, international payments, and group discounts are available. Contact NowNet Arts for further information.
JackTrip Training Level 1 Registration
This one-month course is offered throughout the year. Registration is currently accepted through January 25 for the February 2025 course. Upon registration students will receive enrollment confirmation and full course communications.
JackTrip Training Level 2 Registration
This three-month course is offered three times per year. Registration is currently accepted through January 25 for the February-April 2025 course. Upon registration students will receive enrollment confirmation and full course communications.