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Bay Area Music Project

To break down financial and social barriers so every child and young person can access high-quality music education that fosters equity, creativity, and belonging.

Curious about making or recording music but not sure where to start?&nbsp;Have songs you&rsquo;d love to record? Think it&rsquo;s too late to learn? Think again! Join us for a 3-week immersive workshop and dive into recording, arranging, and mixing your own tracks in Ableton Live 12. Whether you&rsquo;re new to production or ready to level up, you&rsquo;ll be creating music from day one. After 3 weeks, you will know the basics of Ableton Live to:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Set up and navigate projects in Ableton Live</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Write, record, and arrange vocal and digital (MIDI) instrumental parts</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Mix and export files for sharing</li></ul>Workshop Goals<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">At least 1 finished track</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Find community with like-minded musicians</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Build confidence in sharing your work in a group setting</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Learn what you need to make your own recording setup at home</li></ul>No experience needed!Laptops and headphones provided (personal gear welcome).Optional: bring a notebook for ideas and notes.<p fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: inherit !important; width: 577.078px; margin-inline: 0px !important; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5;" style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; width: 577.078px; line-height: 1.5; color: inherit !important; margin-inline: 0px !important; margin: 0px;"> Taught by:&nbsp; RJ Wilks (they/them) is a musician, producer, audio engineer, BAMP Studio Manager, and Teaching Artist that has been interested in making music since they were a kid, from playing drums in the middle school jazz band to producing and performing ambient and experimental electronic music, to writing songs and performing in a country/bluegrass/folk band, RJ has explored many corners of music making! They&#39;re excited to demystify Ableton and can&#39;t wait to meet you all! Diana L&oacute;pez 📅 Wednesdays, January 21, 28 &amp; February 4 | 6:30&ndash;9:00 PM📍 The Storehouse Lofts, Alameda💰 Sliding scale: $200&ndash;$450 If cost is a barrier, please reach out! (Scholarship slots are now sold out)Alternatively, if you are able to pay a higher amount on the sliding scale, it makes class more accessible for other students and any profits we make go directly back into our non-profit youth programming.<p fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: inherit !important; width: 577.078px; margin-inline: 0px !important; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5;" style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; width: 577.078px; line-height: 1.5; color: inherit !important; margin-inline: 0px !important; margin: 0px;"><br style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: rgb(233, 237, 241); font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(41, 86, 127); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: rgb(233, 237, 241); font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(41, 86, 127); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">

Intro to Ableton for Women and Gender Expansive Creatives

Curious about making or recording music but not sure where to start? Have songs you&rsquo;d love to record? Think it&rsquo;s too late to learn? Think again! Join us for a 3-week immersive workshop and dive into recording, arranging, and mixing your own tracks in Ableton Live 12. Whether you&rsquo;re new to production or ready to level up, you&rsquo;ll be creating music from day one. After 3 weeks, you will know the basics of Ableton Live to:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Set up and navigate projects in Ableton Live</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Write, record, and arrange vocal and digital (MIDI) instrumental parts</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Mix and export files for sharing</li></ul>Workshop Goals<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">At least 1 finished track</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Find community with like-minded musicians</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Build confidence in sharing your work in a group setting</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Learn what you need to make your own recording setup at home</li></ul>No experience needed! Laptops and headphones provided (personal gear welcome). Optional: bring a notebook for ideas and notes. Taught by Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, BAMP Studio Manager, and Teaching Artist RJ Wilks.RJ (they/them) has been interested in making music since they were a kid, from playing drums in the middle school jazz band to producing and performing ambient and experimental electronic music, to writing songs and performing in a country/bluegrass/folk band, RJ has explored many corners of music making! They&#39;re excited to demystify Ableton and can&#39;t wait to meet you all! 📅 Wednesdays, November 5, 12 &amp; 19 | 6:30&ndash;9:00 PM (Office hours 9:00&ndash;9:30 PM) 📍 The Storehouse Lofts, Alameda💰 Sliding scale:&nbsp;$150&ndash;$450 If cost is a barrier, please reach out!&nbsp;Alternatively, if you are able to pay a higher amount on the sliding scale, it makes class more accessible for other students and any profits we make go directly back into our <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.bayareamusicproject.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">non-profit youth programming</a>. *Masks optional

At Bay Area Music Project, we believe opportunity begins with access. Every lesson delivered, every instrument placed in a student&rsquo;s hands, and every hour of mentorship helps young people build confidence, discipline, creativity, and leadership&mdash;the skills they need to thrive in every part of their lives.

At Bay Area Music Project, we believe opportunity begins with access. Every lesson delivered, every instrument placed in a student’s hands, and every hour of mentorship helps young people build confidence, discipline, creativity, and leadership—the skills they need to thrive in every part of their lives.

En Bay Area Music Project, creemos que la oportunidad comienza con el acceso. Cada lecci&oacute;n entregada, cada instrumento colocado en las manos de un estudiante y cada hora de mentor&iacute;a ayuda a los j&oacute;venes a construir confianza, disciplina, creatividad y liderazgo; las habilidades que necesitan para prosperar en todas las &aacute;reas de sus vidas.

En Bay Area Music Project, creemos que la oportunidad comienza con el acceso. Cada lección entregada, cada instrumento colocado en las manos de un estudiante y cada hora de mentoría ayuda a los jóvenes a construir confianza, disciplina, creatividad y liderazgo; las habilidades que necesitan para prosperar en todas las áreas de sus vidas.

Introduction to the Pedal Harp In this 90 minute demo we will:- Touch on harp history&nbsp;- Learn the difference between lever &amp; pedal harps- Learn how to correctly hold and play the pedal harp- Hear different music genres on the pedal harp (teacher demonstration) About the instructor, <a fr-original-style="" href="https://amyahn.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Amy Ahn</a>: Amy Ahn is principal harpist of the Stockton Symphony and a nationally acclaimed harp soloist whose career spans a wide range of musical genres and contexts. As a distinguished ensemble musician, she has collaborated with San Francisco Symphony, San Francisco Ballet, San Francisco Contemporary Music Players, Stanford Jazz, Marin Symphony, Modesto Symphony, and Monterey Symphony.&nbsp;<p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" fr-original-style="text-transform: none; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0em; font-family: proxima-nova; line-height: 1.5em; font-style: normal; font-size: 14.2534px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(133, 133, 133); text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap; overflow-wrap: break-word; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" style="text-transform: none; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0em; font-family: proxima-nova; line-height: 1.5em; font-style: normal; font-size: 14.2534px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(133, 133, 133); text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap; overflow-wrap: break-word; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"> In 2023, she won third prize in the American Harp Society&rsquo;s National Competition and a top prize in the Busan Maru International Music Festival Concerto Competition. As a recording artist, she has produced her own original music and can also be heard on records by Pulitzer Prize winner Du Yun, Grammy Award-winning producer M-Phazes, John Wineglass, Spellling, among other projects.&nbsp;<p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" fr-original-style="text-transform: none; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0em; font-family: proxima-nova; line-height: 1.5em; font-style: normal; font-size: 14.2534px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(133, 133, 133); text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap; overflow-wrap: break-word; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" style="text-transform: none; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0em; font-family: proxima-nova; line-height: 1.5em; font-style: normal; font-size: 14.2534px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(133, 133, 133); text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap; overflow-wrap: break-word; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"> She holds degrees from Johns Hopkins University, Berklee College of Music and UCLA, where she studied with Dr. June Han, Ina Zdorovetchi, Felice Pomeranz, and Lou Anne Neill.<p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" fr-original-style="text-transform: none; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0em; font-family: proxima-nova; line-height: 1.5em; font-style: normal; font-size: 14.2534px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(133, 133, 133); text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap; overflow-wrap: break-word; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" style="text-transform: none; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0em; font-family: proxima-nova; line-height: 1.5em; font-style: normal; font-size: 14.2534px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(133, 133, 133); text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap; overflow-wrap: break-word; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"> Ms. Ahn is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and maintains her own private harp studio. She loves bringing the harp to different contexts and regularly performs recitals, holds symposiums in k-12 schools and memory care centers, and plays at pop concerts and weddings.

FREE Pedal Harp Demo (ages 10-17)

Introduction to the Pedal Harp In this 90 minute demo we will:- Touch on harp history&nbsp;- Learn the difference between lever &amp; pedal harps- Learn how to correctly hold and play the pedal harp- Hear different music genres on the pedal harp (teacher demonstration) About the instructor, <a fr-original-style="" href="https://amyahn.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Amy Ahn</a>: Amy Ahn is principal harpist of the Stockton Symphony and a nationally acclaimed harp soloist whose career spans a wide range of musical genres and contexts. As a distinguished ensemble musician, she has collaborated with San Francisco Symphony, San Francisco Ballet, San Francisco Contemporary Music Players, Stanford Jazz, Marin Symphony, Modesto Symphony, and Monterey Symphony.&nbsp;<p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" fr-original-style="text-transform: none; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0em; font-family: proxima-nova; line-height: 1.5em; font-style: normal; font-size: 14.2534px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(133, 133, 133); text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap; overflow-wrap: break-word; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" style="text-transform: none; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0em; font-family: proxima-nova; line-height: 1.5em; font-style: normal; font-size: 14.2534px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(133, 133, 133); text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap; overflow-wrap: break-word; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"> In 2023, she won third prize in the American Harp Society&rsquo;s National Competition and a top prize in the Busan Maru International Music Festival Concerto Competition. As a recording artist, she has produced her own original music and can also be heard on records by Pulitzer Prize winner Du Yun, Grammy Award-winning producer M-Phazes, John Wineglass, Spellling, among other projects.&nbsp;<p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" fr-original-style="text-transform: none; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0em; font-family: proxima-nova; line-height: 1.5em; font-style: normal; font-size: 14.2534px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(133, 133, 133); text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap; overflow-wrap: break-word; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" style="text-transform: none; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0em; font-family: proxima-nova; line-height: 1.5em; font-style: normal; font-size: 14.2534px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(133, 133, 133); text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap; overflow-wrap: break-word; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"> She holds degrees from Johns Hopkins University, Berklee College of Music and UCLA, where she studied with Dr. June Han, Ina Zdorovetchi, Felice Pomeranz, and Lou Anne Neill.<p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" fr-original-style="text-transform: none; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0em; font-family: proxima-nova; line-height: 1.5em; font-style: normal; font-size: 14.2534px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(133, 133, 133); text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap; overflow-wrap: break-word; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" style="text-transform: none; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0em; font-family: proxima-nova; line-height: 1.5em; font-style: normal; font-size: 14.2534px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(133, 133, 133); text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap; overflow-wrap: break-word; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"> Ms. Ahn is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and maintains her own private harp studio. She loves bringing the harp to different contexts and regularly performs recitals, holds symposiums in k-12 schools and memory care centers, and plays at pop concerts and weddings.

FREE Pedal Harp Demo (ages 18+)

Curious about making or recording music but not sure where to start? Have songs you&rsquo;d love to record? Think it&rsquo;s too late to learn? Think again!<p fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: rgb(14, 14, 93); width: 396px; margin-inline: 0px !important; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5;" style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: rgb(14, 14, 93); width: 396px; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; line-height: 1.5; margin-inline: 0px !important; margin: 0px;"> Join us for a 3-week immersive workshop and dive into recording, arranging, and mixing your own tracks in Ableton Live 12. Whether you&rsquo;re new to production or ready to level up, you&rsquo;ll be creating music from day one.<p fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: rgb(14, 14, 93); width: 396px; margin-inline: 0px !important; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5;" style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: rgb(14, 14, 93); width: 396px; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; line-height: 1.5; margin-inline: 0px !important; margin: 0px;"> After 3 weeks, you will know the basics of Ableton Live to:<ul fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: rgb(14, 14, 93); font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: rgb(14, 14, 93); font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><li fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: inherit !important;" style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: inherit !important;">Set up and navigate projects in Ableton Live</li><li fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: inherit !important;" style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: inherit !important;">Write, record, and arrange vocal and digital (MIDI) instrumental parts</li><li fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: inherit !important;" style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: inherit !important;">Mix and export files for sharing</li></ul>Workshop Goals<ul fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: rgb(14, 14, 93); font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: rgb(14, 14, 93); font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><li fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: inherit !important;" style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: inherit !important;">At least 1 finished track</li><li fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: inherit !important;" style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: inherit !important;">Find community with like-minded musicians</li><li fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: inherit !important;" style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: inherit !important;">Build confidence in sharing your work in a group setting</li><li fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: inherit !important;" style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: inherit !important;">Learn what you need to make your own recording setup at home</li></ul>No experience needed!Laptops and headphones provided (personal gear welcome).Optional: bring a notebook for ideas and notes.<p fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: rgb(14, 14, 93); width: 577.078px; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; margin-inline: 0px !important;" style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: rgb(14, 14, 93); width: 577.078px; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; line-height: 1.5; margin-inline: 0px !important; margin: 0px;"> Taught by: <p fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: rgb(14, 14, 93); width: 396px; margin-inline: 0px !important; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5;" style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: rgb(14, 14, 93); width: 396px; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; line-height: 1.5; margin-inline: 0px !important; margin: 0px;"> RJ Wilks is a musician, songwriter, producer, audio engineer, BAMP Studio Manager, and Teaching Artist that has been interested in making music since they were a kid, from playing drums in the middle school jazz band to producing and performing ambient and experimental electronic music, to writing songs and performing in a country/bluegrass/folk band, RJ has explored many corners of music making! They&#39;re excited to demystify Ableton and can&#39;t wait to meet you all!<p fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: rgb(14, 14, 93); width: 396px; margin-inline: 0px !important; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5;" style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: rgb(14, 14, 93); width: 396px; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; line-height: 1.5; margin-inline: 0px !important; margin: 0px;"> Diana L&oacute;pez is a songwriter, music producer and Teaching Artist who loves working with Ableton Live. Her musical path kicked off as a child when she became curious about Piano. Over the years she&#39;s studied music in various topics such as piano, singing, theory, audio production and recording, and has explored performing live in various groups. Inspired by her own journey, she is passionate about helping students feel confident making music, whether they&rsquo;re just starting out or building their skills. They are looking forward to creating an environment for students that is supportive, focused on creativity, expression, and having fun while learning!<p fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: rgb(14, 14, 93); width: 396px; margin-inline: 0px !important; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5;" style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: rgb(14, 14, 93); width: 396px; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; line-height: 1.5; margin-inline: 0px !important; margin: 0px;"> 📅 Wednesdays, March 18, 25 &amp; April 1 | 6:30&ndash;9:00 PM📍 The Storehouse Lofts, Alameda💰 Sliding scale: $200&ndash;$450<p fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: rgb(14, 14, 93); width: 396px; margin-inline: 0px !important; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5;" style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: rgb(14, 14, 93); width: 396px; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; line-height: 1.5; margin-inline: 0px !important; margin: 0px;"> If cost is a barrier, please reach out!&nbsp; Alternatively, if you are able to pay a higher amount on the sliding scale, it makes class more accessible for other students and any profits we make go directly back into our non-profit youth programming.

Intro to Ableton (ages 18+)

Ableton Open Studio&nbsp;is a relaxed, hands-on space to work independently on your Ableton projects in the company of other producers and songwriters! Drop in to experiment, ask questions, and get support from our teaching artists.<p fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: rgb(14, 14, 93); width: 396px; margin-inline: 0px !important; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5;" style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: rgb(14, 14, 93); width: 396px; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; line-height: 1.5; margin-inline: 0px !important; margin: 0px;"> Along with the time and space to create, you will have access to recording equipment including an isolation recording booth, microphones, MIDI keyboards, and instruments!&nbsp;<p fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: rgb(14, 14, 93); width: 396px; margin-inline: 0px !important; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5;" style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: rgb(14, 14, 93); width: 396px; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; line-height: 1.5; margin-inline: 0px !important; margin: 0px;"> Beginner-Advanced friendly.&nbsp;<p fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: rgb(14, 14, 93); width: 396px; margin-inline: 0px !important; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5;" style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: rgb(14, 14, 93); width: 396px; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; line-height: 1.5; margin-inline: 0px !important; margin: 0px;"> *Note: if you are a complete beginner with no experience please sign up for our <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/intro-to-ableton-ages--18-2" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Intro to Ableton</a> course before signing up for an open lab slot!

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