[iU × Yamaha] 'Father of VOCALOID' Kenmochi and Others Take the Stage: World's First Joint Course to Systematically Learn VOCALOID Culture and Music Production
iU and Yamaha Corporation are launching a joint educational program. Featuring the 'Father of VOCALOID' Hideki Kenmochi, students will systematically learn everything from the basics to practical music production and MV promotion using VOCALOID6.
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iU (Professional University of Information and Management for Innovation, Sumida-ku, Tokyo, President: Ichiya Nakamura, https://www.i-u.ac.jp) and Yamaha Corporation (Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka, President and Representative Executive Officer: Atsushi Yamaura) will jointly hold a special course, "VOCALOID Music Culture and Production Course," to systematically learn about VOCALOID, VOCALOID music, and Vocaloid Producers (Vocalo-P), which have garnered significant attention in recent years.
This course is an unprecedented comprehensive educational program that covers everything from the technical background of VOCALOID to music production using the latest software "VOCALOID6," and even a practical workshop on producing tracks created by Vocalo-Ps.
## Course Features
1. A luxurious lineup of instructors, including the "Father of VOCALOID"
Hideki Kenmochi of Yamaha Corporation, the creator of VOCALOID; Masafumi Yoshida, the current main producer; and Nejishiki, a Vocalo-P and JASRAC board member, will provide direct instruction.
2. The world's first practical experience in producing a Vocalo-P's track
In the second half of the course, students will form teams and experience the world's first attempt at drafting MV (music video) concepts for a Vocalo-P's song, placing orders with creators, and promoting the work on YouTube.
3. Full utilization of the latest technology "VOCALOID6"
In addition to learning how to use "VOCALOID6," which is equipped with the latest AI technology, students in the second half of the course will receive a full version of "VOCALOID6" free of charge.
## Course Overview
1. Overview
[First Half] VOCALOID Music Culture and Production Course: Basic Volume
A two-day intensive lecture where students acquire foundational knowledge on how VOCALOID songs are released to the world through composition experiences, in addition to classroom lectures on VOCALOID history, technology, and copyright.
- Dates: Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31, 2026, 13:00-17:00 each day
- Content: Introduction to VOCALOID, technical explanation, practical music production, copyright lecture, etc.
- Tuition fee: 30,000 yen (excluding tax)
- Required for the course: Please bring a laptop that meets the operating requirements for "VOCALOID6".
https://www.vocaloid.com/vocaloid6/specs/
*Students will be guided to install the VOCALOID6 trial version in advance.
[Second Half] Music Production Course through VOCALOID: Practical Volume
A workshop-style course where students systematically learn about new music production in the internet age and actually execute MV production and promotion in teams.
- Dates: November to December 2026 (4 days in total)
- Content: MV concept/scenario creation, direction to creators, YouTube distribution/SNS PR strategy, work presentation, etc.
- Tuition fee: 50,000 yen (excluding tax) *Includes the retail version of "VOCALOID6"
- Required for the course: "VOCALOID6" operating environment
This course is an unprecedented comprehensive educational program that covers everything from the technical background of VOCALOID to music production using the latest software "VOCALOID6," and even a practical workshop on producing tracks created by Vocalo-Ps.
## Course Features
1. A luxurious lineup of instructors, including the "Father of VOCALOID"
Hideki Kenmochi of Yamaha Corporation, the creator of VOCALOID; Masafumi Yoshida, the current main producer; and Nejishiki, a Vocalo-P and JASRAC board member, will provide direct instruction.
2. The world's first practical experience in producing a Vocalo-P's track
In the second half of the course, students will form teams and experience the world's first attempt at drafting MV (music video) concepts for a Vocalo-P's song, placing orders with creators, and promoting the work on YouTube.
3. Full utilization of the latest technology "VOCALOID6"
In addition to learning how to use "VOCALOID6," which is equipped with the latest AI technology, students in the second half of the course will receive a full version of "VOCALOID6" free of charge.
## Course Overview
1. Overview
[First Half] VOCALOID Music Culture and Production Course: Basic Volume
A two-day intensive lecture where students acquire foundational knowledge on how VOCALOID songs are released to the world through composition experiences, in addition to classroom lectures on VOCALOID history, technology, and copyright.
- Dates: Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31, 2026, 13:00-17:00 each day
- Content: Introduction to VOCALOID, technical explanation, practical music production, copyright lecture, etc.
- Tuition fee: 30,000 yen (excluding tax)
- Required for the course: Please bring a laptop that meets the operating requirements for "VOCALOID6".
https://www.vocaloid.com/vocaloid6/specs/
*Students will be guided to install the VOCALOID6 trial version in advance.
[Second Half] Music Production Course through VOCALOID: Practical Volume
A workshop-style course where students systematically learn about new music production in the internet age and actually execute MV production and promotion in teams.
- Dates: November to December 2026 (4 days in total)
- Content: MV concept/scenario creation, direction to creators, YouTube distribution/SNS PR strategy, work presentation, etc.
- Tuition fee: 50,000 yen (excluding tax) *Includes the retail version of "VOCALOID6"
- Required for the course: "VOCALOID6" operating environment