Quad A Academy Acoustics Certificate
June 16, 2026 - Less than a minute readMeet Your Trainers
Isaiah Mucunguzi
Music Producer & Composer (iZAYA) · Ableton Live
Isaiah writes and produces as iZAYA, an electronic artist from Kampala. His music has appeared in Walt Disney's Queen of Katwe, in HBO-sponsored productions and on CNN's Inside Africa. TECNO and Infinix have hired him to score phone campaigns, South Africa's National Arts Festival commissioned him for a dance theatre piece, and a sustainability project in Abu Dhabi runs on an audio identity he built.
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On stage he performs semi-live, playing guitar, djembe and synths over tracks running out of Ableton Live. He calls the result Retro Bass: Ugandan rhythms folded into 80s pop and dance music. He also works in new media as an art director, with motion design, projection mapping and stage design on his credit list.
In this courseIsaiah teaches Modules 3 and 4. He covers room acoustics (spaces, modes and treatment), then applied acoustics for studio design and monitoring.
Ahuurra Andrew
Founder & Managing Director · Composer, Sound Designer, Re-recording Mixer
Andrew has spent twenty years making sure African stories sound the way they deserve to sound. He was music mixer on Disney's Queen of Katwe, worked on Burna Boy's 3 Cold Dishes, and has written 33 scores for film, television and documentary. The Red Sea Festival Labs named him one of the top ten composers working out of Africa, and he holds a Dolby certification for immersive re-recording mixes.
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He is Managing Director of Quad-A Group and the reason this academy exists. Away from cinema he consults on acoustics for buildings and AV installations, on specialised rooms such as ENT audiology booths, and for churches running live services and streams every week. He has judged the Uganda Film Festival and the Silverback Awards, and teaches masterclasses at Durban FilmMart and across East Africa.
In this courseAndrew leads the acoustic consultation strand: room design alongside architects, AV installations, and specialised builds such as ENT audiology booths and houses of worship.
What You Will Study
01 Module 1: The Physics of Sound 4 lessons
- Reading Lesson 1: Sound Waves (Nature, Propagation & Velocity) ~30 min
- Reading Lesson 2: Sound Intensity, Power & the Decibel Scale ~31 min
- Reading Lesson 3: Sound Interactions (Reflection, Absorption & Diffraction) ~30 min
- Reading Lesson 4: Frequency, Wavelength & Spectral Analysis ~30 min
02 Module 2: Psychoacoustics: How We Hear 4 lessons
- Reading Lesson 1: Anatomy of the Hearing System ~31 min
- Reading Lesson 2: Pitch, Loudness & the Equal-Loudness Contours ~34 min
- Reading Lesson 3: Masking, Auditory Fatigue & Hearing Protection ~33 min
- Reading Lesson 4: Binaural Hearing, Localisation & the Cocktail Party Effect ~34 min
03 Module 3: Room Acoustics: Spaces, Modes & Treatment 4 lessons
- Reading Lesson 1: Sound in Enclosed Spaces (Reflections & Standing Waves) ~33 min
- Reading Lesson 2: Absorption Materials & Acoustic Treatment ~32 min
- Reading Lesson 3: Diffusion, Flutter Echo & Room Shape ~30 min
- Practical Lesson 4: Acoustic Measurement (Impulse Response, RT60 & Frequency Response) ~33 min
04 Module 4: Applied Acoustics: Studio Design & Monitoring 4 lessons
- Reading Lesson 1: Control Room Design (Geometry, Treatment & Monitoring Calibration) ~34 min
- Reading Lesson 2: Recording Studio Design (Live Rooms, Booths & Isolation) ~33 min
- Reading Lesson 3: Monitor Calibration, Speaker Placement & Listening Position ~32 min
- Practical Lesson 4: Acoustic Measurement in Practice (Setting Up a Studio) ~30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the “Quad A Academy Acoustic Course” course for?
It suits motivated beginners and improvers alike. We meet you where you are; there is structured guidance for newcomers and stretch material for those with some experience. Rebranding Africa Through Sound starts with you.
Do I need any prior experience or qualifications?
No formal qualifications are required. A genuine interest in sound and a willingness to practise are what matter most. Any specific prerequisites are listed on the program page before you apply.
What equipment do I need?
A laptop or desktop, a stable internet connection, headphones, and a DAW (we help you set up a free or trial DAW during onboarding).
How long is the course and how is it delivered?
Each course runs over four modules with self-paced lessons, practical assignments, and a final assessment. You can learn on a laptop, desktop, or tablet, the platform is optimised to work even on 2G/3G connections.
Will I get a certificate, and how do payments work?
You finish with practical, portfolio-ready skills and a Quad A Academy certificate you can verify online. Tuition can be paid by card or mobile money; bank and MTN MoMo instructions are shown at enrollment, and scholarships are available for eligible applicants.
