Mesa Software – MESA Workshop – John F. Ehlers
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Product Overview
Mesa Software – John F. Ehlers – MESA Workshop is an advanced, no-holds-barred educational workshop focused on cycle analysis, signal processing, and quantitative trading methods, taught by John F. Ehlers, one of the most respected figures in quantitative technical analysis.
This workshop delivers a deep dive into the MESA (Maximum Entropy Spectral Analysis) framework, combining theory, mathematics, and fully coded implementations in EasyLanguage.
About the MESA Workshop
The MESA Workshop is a live, multi-day educational event designed for traders and developers who want to understand not just what indicators do, but why and how they work.
The focus is on:
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Digital signal processing applied to markets
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Cycle theory and spectral analysis
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Quantitative indicator construction
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Strategy robustness and optimization
This is a technical and mathematically grounded workshop, intended for serious students of market structure and quantitative trading.
Workshop Format & Delivery
Live Online Event
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Format: Live workshop via WebEx
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Duration: 5 days
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Structure: 16 one-hour modules
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Schedule: Four modules per day after market close
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Discussion: Open discussion session on Friday
All code is distributed before the workshop, allowing participants to follow along, test concepts, and ask detailed questions during the sessions.
Prerequisites
Participants should have:
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Working familiarity with EasyLanguage
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High school–level algebra and trigonometry
This workshop is designed for traders and developers with some technical background.
What You’ll Learn
Cycle Theory & Signal Processing
The workshop covers:
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Cycle theory fundamentals and mathematics
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Technical descriptions of market data
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Digital filtering techniques used in market analysis
You’ll learn how price data can be transformed and analyzed using professional-grade signal processing methods.
Filters, Indicators & Transforms
Key topics include:
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Finite Impulse Response (FIR) filters
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Infinite Impulse Response (IIR) filters
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Smoothing filters
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Bandpass and passband filters
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Indicators and mathematical transforms
These tools form the foundation of advanced market analysis.
Spectral Analysis & MESA
You’ll explore:
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Spectrum estimators including MESA and DFT
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Swami Charts
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Correlation as a technical indicator
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Predictive techniques grounded in cycle analysis
The MESA algorithm is disclosed as part of the workshop.
Trading Strategies & Robustness
The workshop includes:
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Trading strategy overview
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Robust daily trading strategies
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Robust intraday trading strategies
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Optimization techniques
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Walk-Forward Optimization (WFO)
Workshop Modules (16 Total)
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Introduction and Overview
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Cycle Theory and Math Basics
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Technical Description of Market Data
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Finite Impulse Response Filters
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Infinite Impulse Response Filters
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Smoothing Filters
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Bandpass and Passband Filters
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Indicators and Transforms
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Spectrum Estimators (MESA, DFT, etc.)
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Swami Charts
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Correlation as a Technical Indicator
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Predictions
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Trading Strategy Overview
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Robust Daily Strategies
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Robust Intraday Strategies
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Optimization and Walk-Forward Optimization
Key Takeaways
Participants receive:
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60 advanced indicators coded in EasyLanguage
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12 tested trading strategies in EasyLanguage
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4 high-speed Walk-Forward Optimizers in EasyLanguage
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Full disclosure of the MESA algorithm
All materials are provided for hands-on study and experimentation.
Who This Workshop Is For
This workshop is best suited for:
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Quantitative traders
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System developers
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Traders interested in cycle analysis
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EasyLanguage programmers
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Traders seeking deeper mathematical understanding of markets
This is not a beginner trading course, but an advanced technical workshop.
Industry Recognition
John F. Ehlers is widely regarded as one of the leading quantitative analysts in technical analysis, with praise from industry figures including Perry Kaufman, Larry Williams, Greg Morris, and John Sweeney.
