Have you ever heard something funny or interesting and wondered what it would sound like with music? Learn how to “sample” the everyday sounds you hear and turn them into music using Pro Tools First. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
When we watch movies, music plays in the background to create mood. If you could create your own film score, what would it sound like? Learn the basics of Pro Tools First and create your own film score. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Are you an aspiring hip-hop artist but don’t know where to start with writing and recording your own music? Are you a pro hip-hop artist with a few mixtapes released already? Collaborate with other artists your age who can help you shape your skills more completely. We’ll share tips for song-writing, beat-making, recording and more. Whether you are new or experienced, all are welcome. Plus, there will be donuts.
Create your own music with a special device called a MIDI controller. Appropriate for tweens ages 9-12. No registration required.
There's a chance you might be paying $10 a month – $120 a year – for a music subscription service. But did you know you can also stream for free with your library card and hoopla digital? With this service, you can search through practically any album you can imagine. My experience with hoopla has entailed searching for a random, small artist to be excited for one hit to pop up. Then, a week later, I seek the same artist and find even more options. The digital database grows off of your listening habits.
Come hang out with us in the recording studio as we have fun and create some beats using garage band and other music-making software. This is a fun, group project where any and all skill-levels are welcome. We’ll also spend time talking about our favorite music and artists, plus there will be donuts!
Learn how to create an instrumental track in this two-part series. You’ll learn the basics of Pro Tools First and how to use the Akai MPK mini to control software instruments. In the second part of the Making Melodies series, we’ll go over basic techniques on mixing your music and getting it ready for sharing.
Sip on some hot cocoa while enjoying the sounds of classical guitar performed by Steve Shurack of Six String Music Company. All ages welcome.
Sing, dance, play basic instruments and move creatively. Appropriate for kids ages 2-6.
Learn the basics of jamming out on a ukulele and walk away able to play at least one song. Best for tweens and teens. Space is limited; registration encouraged.
