What will be covered in the workshops?
Unlock the secrets of transforming your tracks from the studio to the stage spotlight in this workshop series. Prepare to unleash your musical prowess as we delve into the art of live performance using Ableton. In this series, we will cover the equipment needed to perform live, how to set up MIDI controllers and performance controllers, as well as explore production techniques and methods in-depth.
Prepare to be inspired as we welcome guest electronic artists in weeks 4 and 5. These artists will share an Ableton project in The Channel's performance space, discuss their track and will deliver a workshop covering specific live production techniques. The artist will share a sample pack for participants to use in the session.
Week 1 - Master the Fundamentals of Live Performance
Week 2 - Amplify the Energy of Your Performance
Week 3 - Harness the Power of (Electro)acoustic Instruments
Week 4 - Aarti Jadu, Guest
Week 5 - Ptwiggs, Guest
Week 6 - Experience the Ultimate Open Play Session
Who are these workshops for?
Calling all intermediate Ableton users yearning to unlock the true potential of their music and explore the exhilarating world of live performance. If you possess a solid understanding of Ableton and music production, but crave guidance in bringing your creations into captivating live experiences, this workshop series is tailor-made for you. Knowledgeable Melbourne Sound School facilitators will expertly guide you on the journey from the confines of your studio to the stage. All the necessary tools are provided, including computers equipped with Ableton software, MIDI controllers and headphones. No prior live performance experience is necessary; however, basic computer skills are required.
We offer these workshops at a low cost to prioritise those who face financial barriers. Melbourne Sound School is committed to building supportive learning environments for people of diverse backgrounds and experiences. Please take this into consideration when booking a place.
Before you sign up
Please check you can commit to all of the workshop dates. The workshops run on Wednesday nights over six weeks (with one Thursday on 9 November)
Not sure if this workshop is for you? Feel free to contact us with any questions.
About the facilitators
Kuya Neil (he/him) is a heavyweight of Melbourne’s underground hip-hop scene. His fluidity as a producer is evident in his diverse collaborations and projects - soundtracking the left-field representations of rap, contemporary club music and visual art in Australia. Outside of his music practice, Neil has been involved in grassroots community education since 2018, coordinating and running free electronic music programs with Melbourne Sound School.
Marty Ydema (they/them) is an educator, community organiser, composer and producer, passionate about breaking down the social and material barriers for people to learn to use creative technologies. As MxMars, they make atmospheric songs that blend devotional and meditative elements into something that is positioned in and around ambient, experimental pop and futurist folk.
Ptwiggs (she/her) Hailing from Sydney, Australia, Ptwiggs otherwise known as Phoebe Twigg is a producer and qualified audio engineer. Morphing audio into pulsing waves of emotion, Ptwiggs delivers a sound that is delicately detailed yet powerfully destructive, swinging between constant poles of tranquillity and turmoil. Weaving an organically forming tapestry between the external and internal world, Ptwiggs smothers the senses leaving drippings of various genres, references and styles. Ptwiggs has performed and curated sounds for genre bending events such as Dark Mofo, Unsound Adelaide and Apotheosis at The Sydney Opera House. She's also responsible for Sydney based free sharing experimental label and club night Eternal.
Aarti Jadu (they/them) Known for creating a hybrid of cinematic compositions and bass music laced with disparate vocal arrangements, Aarti performs in a variety of ensembles, as well as solo and collaboratively. A multi-disciplinary, self driven professional, they are an embodied sound facilitator and the director of experimental art initiative tincture. Their work is formed from a culmination of self enquiry, existentialism, experimentation and research.
Notes
This series is recommended for ages 18+
Accessibility
Wheelchair access
TICKETS
Pre-sale has started now, a limited amount of tickets is available. Email us at melbournesoundschool@gmail.com for the promocode to join this series.