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March 18, 2025 - April 15, 2025
3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
After School Program for Grades 1-5, Hosted at Scottish Corners Elementary in Dublin
3:45pm to 4:45pm until 4/15. No class on 3/25.
No experience necessary! Use technology to create and perform music in a variety of styles. SoundLab is a project-based, hands-on, collaborative STE(A)M learning experience that focuses on fun and creativity. Whether your student is already producing music at home or has no music experience whatsoever, this class will empower them to explore their musical interests and talents while gaining practical knowledge about the technological side of music production.
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Hands-on mentorship tailored to each student
With one-on-one help from real electronic musicians, students succeed and gain confidence with STEM and Music.
All instructors are adults with background checks. We employ a mix of engineers and musicians with real-world experience.
Noise-Cancelling Headphones Provided
Every student receives a pair or studio-grade, sound-isolating headphones to use at camp, and every synth at camp is equipped with multiple headphone outputs. This means that students can easily plug in to each other’s setups to get inspiration and collaborate, or they can get peace and quiet by unplugging whenever they need. This approach is essential for creating a social yet quiet environment that empowers students to be in control of what and how much they hear at any given moment. We work with a lot of students who have sound sensitivities (very common among musicians) or who are easily overwhelmed, so we encourage students to keep their isolating headphones handy and to wear them even during lectures to dampen sound if they want to! We encourage all students, regardless of specific sensitivities, to listen to their bodies so that they can find a creative ‘flow state’ that works best for them!
Tactile, Hands-On Music Creation Stations Perfect for Neurodivergent Students
We use lots of physical, analog instruments rather than just computers to make music. This approach is perfect for ASD and other learning differences because kids can hyper-focus on an instrument, explore sounds, and learn how to explore more effectively.
Explore industry-standard electronic music production, composition, and performance techniques
During class, students will use pro-level music gear including Modular Synthesizers, Analog Synthesizers, Drum Machines, and computer software (GarageBand and Ableton Live 12) to create and perform tracks in whatever genre/style they wish!
Reduce stress and improve focus
This year, SoundLab will focus on music creation as a technique for practicing mental health. We’ll make a lot of relaxing ‘ambient’ music, and music for dancing! We’ll explore DJ techniques so that students can not only create but also perform their own music.
Make music with like-minded peers
SoundLab is a project-based, hands-on, collaborative STEM learning experience. Students work individually and in teams (aka bands) to create music and finish challenges. Many of our students still work together to this day!
Returning / Advanced students welcome!
Returning students will pick up where they left off, but new students will get the full intro to using our fun music gadgets and apps, and plenty of one-on-one instruction.
Incorporate other instruments
If your child already plays an instrument (piano, guitar, flute, etc.), we’re excited to help integrate that into their electronic compositions.
Supportive environment that encourages exploration and creativity
This isn’t just about learning music; it’s about experiencing the joy of creation and performance.
Our students gain practical knowledge about the technological side of music production in a fun and supportive environment that encourages exploration and creativity.
