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European technological institute for musical professions European non-profit organization dedicated to musical instrument technology European technological institute for musical professions professions Le Mans - France Ressource centre for musical instrument technology professionals contact us 71, avenue Olivier Messiaen - 72 000 Le Mans - France phone: +33 (0)2 43 39 39 00 - fax : +33 (0)2 43 39 39 39 mail : [email protected] www.itemm.fr The art of meeting high expectations creatively Institutional partners conception graphique Europiano France • Chambre Syndicale de la Facture Instrumentale • Chambre Syndicale des Métiers de la Musique • Union Nationale de la Facture Instrumentale • Groupement des Spécialistes en Instruments à Vent • Association des Luthiers et Archetiers pour le Développement de la Facture Instrumentale • Groupement des Luthiers et Archetiers d’Art de France • Association Professionnelle des Luthiers Artisans en Guitares et autres Cordes Pincées • CGPME. : service communication - itemm Ministère de la Culture et de la Communication (DRAC des Pays de la Loire) • Ministère de l’Éducation Nationale • Ministère du Travail, de l’Emploi, de la Formation Professionnelle et du Dialogue Social • Ministère de l’Artisanat, du Commerce et du Tourisme • Région des Pays de la Loire • Conseil Général de la Sarthe • Le Mans Métropole • Ville du Mans • AGEFA-PME • AGEFOS-PME Pays de la Loire / Poitou-Charentes • European Union (FSE, FEDER). Fonds social européen our mission THE ITEMM AT A GLANCE Itemm stands for the "European technological institute for musical professions". It is one of Europe’s leading schools for education on all technical aspects of musical instruments: repairing, tuning, restoration and the creation of guitars, wind instruments, pianos and accordions, also providing training to students on the technical aspects of sound and the music industry. • 4 000 m² building As a European organization which is unique in the world, our institute develops interconnections between the musical instrument industry in France and abroad. • 1 documentation centre Itemm is a non-profit organization built by musical instrument making, repairing and tuning professionals. It was created following 1988 European Parliament resolution outlining that "it was important for Europe to have an innovative institute which would reassert the value of musical professions [...] and would help to communicate the knowledge needed to establish training courses for these professions". • 280 students As an organization, Itemm benefits from state, regional and local funding. • 130 seat, fully equipped auditorium • 5 instrument making workshops • 44 piano tuning studios • 18 individual musical practice studios • 10 multimedia and sound design studios • 2 200 technical books and specialized library • 1 applied research laboratory • 150 000 course hours per year INDUSTRY ADVANCEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT EXHIBITONS, TRADE FAIRS Itemm regularly represents musical instrument technology professionals at industry related European events as well as participates in career fairs and trade exhibitions. The institute is able to quickly design small exhibition materials about musical instrument technology and present it to various audiences when needed. INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES As a European institute, Itemm is involved in the international development of local skills though the delivery of training across diverse countries. This materializes either by sending trainers for specific missions to share knowledge or by welcoming international students in its training centre in France. Itemm also draw bridges across the world creating thriving relationships with international professional organizations and institutions. BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE & EXTENDED NETWORK Itemm is accountable for the safekeeping of industry knowledge. Itemm’s technical and bibliographical databases may be accessible to large audiences online. Public access to its documentation centre is also available and holds over 2 200 technical publications and business intelligence research pieces. • 70 professional instructors • 35 permanent employees • 340 partner companies • 50 courses per year for continued educations dedicated to working professionals Government endorsed ‘Innovation Hub’ for musical instrument technology professions, the institute contributes to the technological and economic growth of the musical instrument industry. VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TO LEARN A TRADE Itemm gives international students the opportunity to learn their trade, awarding a higher education diploma organized with the Université du Maine. Four university degrees are offered: piano tuner, guitar repairer, wind instrument repairer, and sound engineer. These courses run on a full-time basis from September to May, including technical training, professional culture classes, internship and career guidance and support. The complete curriculum is in French. Preliminary course for French higher education is required, should the need occur. This course may be provided. It lasts from two to nine months and must take place before beginning of term. PERFECT TECHNIQUES THOUGHOUT A CAREER Itemm accompanies professionals throughout their careers by offering training on new trends and techniques. Lasting between two to five days, these dedicated training courses are specifically built for instrument making and repairing professionals, but extend also to other music technology professionals such as sound engineers, music teachers, music school directors and music store employees, providing them with the essentials of the trade. TO STAY INFORMED The institute publishes a yearly periodical: music & technique addressing issues revolving around technical aspects of music. Itemm also partakes in the translation of renowned international industry-specific publications. SUPPORT PROGRAMME FOR THE MUSICAL INSTRUMENT INDUSTRY As a government endorsed ‘Innovation Hub’ for musical professions Itemm has a dedicated mission within the industry. The music instrument making support platform RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Acting as a go-between for the Arts & Skilled Crafts sector and the scientific & technical community, Itemm works as a research and development facility to lead innovative projects. The institute brings the latest in scientific break-throughs and discoveries to smaller businesses, allowing them to leverage the knowledge and capabilities of a well-established R&D department. ECONOMICAL GROWTH Itemm also serves as the link connecting the world’s economic landscape with industry specific concerns by leading observational and analytical studies on the sector. It participates in the creation of promotional activities locally and internationally. PAFI, THE MUSIC INSTRUMENT MAKING SUPPORT PLATFORM Build based on a collaborative process to develop the sector requiring coordination between musical acoustics laboratories and an Arts & Skilled Crafts workmen collective, the Pafi tool is a music instrument making support platform. The goal of Pafi is to offer a means to characterize, analyze and virtually develop models within workshops. Pafi is a unique decision making tool modularly conceived to respond to the need for innovation and improvement that smaller business face to remain competitive.
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Institute for Music Professionals
(Itemm), located in Le Mans,
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be a world leading educational
facility, specialising in all technical
aspects of music.