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Introduction to Electronic Music Production
6:00 PM on Thursday Sep. 17th
SAW Centre, 67 Nicholas St, Ottawa
Price: $40 (members); $100 (general)

Learn the basics of electronic music production using Ableton Live.


Overview

This introductory workshop explores the basics of electronic music production using the digital audio workstation Ableton Live. Participants will learn how to navigate the interface, select and manipulate sounds and samples, understand fundamental audio effects, and create a short electronic music piece using MIDI. Ableton Live will be available at each workstation, with shared access to MIDI controllers for hands-on experimentation.

Target Audience

Anyone interested in learning the fundamentals of electronic music production.

Schedule

Thursday, September 17, 6pm-9pm

Instructor

Yolande Laroche is a Canadian Taiwanese singer-songwriter, producer, clarinetist and keyboardist based in Gatineau, Quebec. With over 12 years of experience as a performer, she is a familiar face in projects such as Pony Girl (Paper Bag Records), Orchidae (Birthday Cake Records), and the experimental trio KAY-fayb. n

Yolande holds a BMus from University of Ottawa and is a seasoned music educator, teaching private music lessons and electronic music production workshops. As a songwriter, producer and performer, she bridges her classical training with contemporary innovation.

Workshop Pricing

This workshop is $40 for Members and $100 for Non-Members. To access our member pricing, join our membership at https://digitalartsresourcecentre.ca/joinus/.

Fees for this workshop can be waived if access to funds is a barrier to participation. For more information please email education@digitalartsresourcecentre.ca

Accessibility

All doors at DARC have accessibility buttons to press for automatic entry. DARC is located on the main floor (one story above ground) of the Arts Court building. DARC’s main entrance is located at 67 Nicholas Street which is fully wheelchair accessible. Alternate wheelchair-accessible entry is available through 2 Daly Ave at the Arts Court main entrance or the Ottawa Art Gallery. Elevator access is available from 9AM – 11PM.

DARC staff are available and happy to assist with all inquiries and requests regarding physical access. We also welcome inquiry, feedback, and resources regarding accessibility and accessibility improvement by phone (613.238.7648 x. 6) or by email at access@digitalartsresourcecentre.ca.

DARC staff are available and happy to assist with all inquiries and requests regarding physical access. We also welcome inquiry, feedback, and resources regarding accessibility and accessibility improvement by phone (613.238.7648 x. 6) or by email at access@digitalartsresourcecentre.ca.

Cancellation Policy

DARC is unable to guarantee refunds if a cancellation request is made less than five business days before a workshop. DARC reserves the right to cancel or reschedule courses if necessary and will refund the registration fee to participants if a workshop is cancelled or if a participant is unable to attend a rescheduled workshop. Workshop fees are non-transferable.

To ensure a dynamic and engaging learning experience a workshop must be at least half full to be offered.

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