A two day music production bootcamp, for women over 35 years old, based in the northeast

DATE: 16th & 17th November 2024

TIME: 10am - 6pm each day

LOCATION: Blank Studios, 210 Warwick Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 1BB

TUTORS: Lisa Murphy & Hattie Murdoch

This two day workshop is for women aged 35 years and over, based in the northeast of England, who would like to learn more about making music using music technology in a professional recording studio, Blank Studios in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

Organised and delivered by music producer, Lisa Murphy, and songwriter, producer and performer, Hattie Murdoch - this bootcamp will provide skills, knowledge and practical experience in an inclusive and encouraging environment.  The workshop has been specifically designed to cater for women over 35 years old, a minority group in terms of representation in the local music industry.  

The aim is to give you confidence and knowledge to support your position in a studio environment - whether this is as a producer yourself or as a musician communicating with engineers and producers in the studio to achieve the vision for your music.  It will also be an opportunity to ask all the questions you'd like to ask about how it all works in a safe and supportive environment and to connect you with like-minded people to widen your network of music makers in the region. 

The bootcamp is open to women, over 35 years old, who are interested in learning about music production - there is no requirement for previous experience (just a desire to learn), and there is definitely no upper age limit!

On day one, we will spend time getting to know the studio environment, equipment and workflow through explanation, demonstration and practical hands-on learning.  

We will look at -

• Microphone types, placement and techniques
• Recording a variety of electric and acoustic instruments
• Using Logic Pro music software to edit, arrange and mix music
• Integrating outboard gear in the studio into the recording process (e.g. compressors and EQ)
• Exploring sampling and synths
• Demystifying the process of capturing and editing music in a recording studio in order to inform your own practice

Day two will see the group take over the studio, working as a team to produce an original piece of music to a set artist brief.  You will be supported through the process of using the recording and production techniques that you learnt on day one to capture a full song considering the vision and influences of the artist you are working with.

The aim of this day is that you get to put your skills and knowledge into practice in a real recording and production scenario with and maybe even have something to take away and practice with afterwards at home.

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