📅 Date: Saturday January 18, 2025
⏰ Time: 3:00 to 4:30PM
💵 Price: $25
In this workshop, presented by Close to the Sun, participants will learn the fundamentals of Ableton Live including navigation, session and arrange view workflows and tips and tricks for using audio clips, effects and VSTs. No experience with Ableton is required for this workshop and no equipment is needed to attend.
Tickets are available for $25 via Humanitix or at the door.
📅 Date: Sunday January 19, 2025
⏰ Time: 3:00 to 4:30PM
💵 Price: $25
In this workshop, presented by Close to the Sun, participants will explore the more advanced features of Ableton Live including MIDI generators and transformers, scale awareness, Max for Live, mixing and performing live. Some experience with Ableton is recommended for this workshop and no equipment is needed to attend.
Tickets are available for $25 via Humanitix or at the door.
Join us for the January edition of our monthly Sonic Book Lounge event series. This month we will be concluding our discussion of the book How Digital Technology Is Bringing Us Closer to the Worlds of Animals and Plants by Karen Bakker.
Even if you haven't read the book, feel free to stop by and join the conversation! This event is free and open to all ages.
This event will be held at our classroom space, located at 616 NW 53rd St. Seattle, WA 98107.
📅 Date: Saturday, Feb 1, 2025
⏰ Time: 3:00 to 4:30PM
💵 Price: $25
Join us for an immersive 90-minute workshop where we delve into the fascinating world of vocoders and talk boxes—two iconic technologies that have shaped the soundscapes of modern music. Whether you're an aspiring musician, a seasoned audio engineer, or simply curious about musical innovation, this workshop, hosted by Closer to the Sun, will provide a comprehensive understanding of how these devices work and how they can elevate your sound.
Tickets are available for $25 via Humanitix or at the door.
📅 Date: Sunday, Feb 2, 2025
⏰ Time: 3:00 to 4:30PM
💵 Price: $25
This workshop, presented by Cindy Reichel, will explore the fundamentals of how synthesizers work and how they are used in various styles of electronic music production. Other related technologies including samplers and drum machines will also be covered. No experience is required for this workshop, and all gear will be provided.
Tickets are available for $25 via Humanitix or at the door.
📅 January 8 Start Date: Wednesday January 8 - Wednesday January 29 2025
📅 February 12 Start Date: Wednesday February 12 - Wednesday March 5 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 to 9:00PM
💵 Price: $349
Learn about Synthesis & Making Music!
Are you ready to learn about the basics of synthesis and producing electronic music? This course is for you!
Sign up for a 4-module course live, in-person in our Seattle classroom. The course meets on Wednesdays from 6 to 9PM starting either January 8 or February 12 and is what you need to get started learning hardware, working with software, and interfacing the two.
