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Drop-in, open-studio to play with Ableton music software and instruments -- learn how to make your own song *basic computer skills required*
Join us for fun electronic music making studio sessions this winter.
Ableton Live is a popular, professional level, music creation software. It comes pre-loaded with tons of sounds and digital instruments for you to play with and create your own music. Ableton Push music boards will also be available for you, see more on their website here (note: Push 2 boards will be available). We will also provide a couple keyboards for you to play with, as well as microphones to record vocals and audio. Come in to make fun sounds or create your very own song.
Ableton Live site: https://www.ableton.com/en/live/ (please note, our computers may only have Live version 11, not version 12)
Ableton Push site: https://www.ableton.com/en/push/ (please note, we will provide Push 2 boards, not Push 3)
Want to learn on your own? With your card you get free access to online courses through Udemy, including multiple courses on how to use Ableton Live.
No registration necessary! It is a drop in, open-studio style designed for playing with music and sounds. Computers and instruments are limited. Please bring your USB flash-drive to save your projects from session to session.
*please note, basic computer skills are required*
When and Where:
2nd and 4th Tuesdays, April through June, 4 - 6pm
Central Library, Community Meeting Room, 3rd floor and 5th floor Art & Music space
April 14th & 28th - Community Meeting Room, 3rd floor
May 12th - Art & Music space, 5th floor
May 26th - Community Meeting Room, 3rd floor
June 9th - Art & Music space, 5th floor
June 23rd - Community Meeting Room, 3rd floor
AGE GROUP: | Teens | Preteens | Elementary | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Movies, Music & Performance | Creative |
Wheelchair accessible. Request sign language interpreter, real-time captioning, materials in large print, braille, or other accommodations by calling 510-981-6195 (Library) or the 510-981-6347 (City of Berkeley TDD line). Please refrain from scented products during public programs.
Many library programs are funded by the generous support of the Friends of the Berkeley Public Library. Thank you, Friends!
