Invited by the former supervisor (Dr. William L. Martens) and a colleague (Dr. Inyong Choi), Dr. Kim published a new article on Applied Sciences’ special issue on Auditory Training.
The paper is a comprehensive review and research result of 1) history of technical ear training; 2) required features for an effective training program – gamification and closed-loop audiomotor training; and 3) general benefit of the training (especially for the speech understanding in noise).
Here is the abstract of the paper:
Technical ear training has proven to be an effective tool for developing the skills of junior audio engineers and enhancing their proficiency in audio and music production. To provide a comprehensive auditory training experience, the authors have created a gamified training program that encompasses four modules: spectral identification, auditory localization, consistent judgment, and memory of a mix balance. Each module is designed to give trainees closed-loop audiomotor training, allowing them to instantly assess their performance and identify areas where they need to improve. This new ear-training game helped players to be more engaged and resulted in the improvement of trained audio engineering skills. Moreover, the game also benefited a non-trained auditory skill, speech understanding in noise.
The paper can be accessed in HERE.