This 4 part series will introduce beginners to the process of creating an electronic based dance track. Students will gain insight into computer-based music production through the use of Ableton Live. Students will learn the basic principles behind synthesis, looping, sampling, and more. At the end of the 4 part series, participants will have gained the skills necessary to feel comfortable composing music in Ableton, and will leave the workshop having created their own song. SciFiSol (Christina Broussard) has been working in Ableton Live and Apple Logic for over 8 years producing complex song arrangements and live performance sets with attention to detail and sound design

Workshop Schedule - Tuesdays from 6:30-9:00pm:
January 5 I Ableton Basics and Beat-making
January 12 II Sound Design Basics: Creating Sound Palettes and Synth Lines
January 19 III Working with Effects, Loops, and Resampling in Session View
January 26 IV Arrangement and Composition

This course is open to female-identified students. Space is limited to 12 people and is offered on a first come, first served basis. Admission to the course is $35 – $45 sliding scale for all 4 nights. 

For more information and to register: http://s1portland.com/workshops/