Shophouse - Tours,Workshops Lund/Powell River B.C.

Looping and Layering with Ableton Live
2024-11-08 08:00 - 2024-11-10 17:00 (America/Denver)
Workshop: Looping and Layering with Ableton Live

Ready to level up your musical creativity? Join our Looping and Layering workshop, designed to help you master Ableton Live and unlock endless possibilities for performance and production. Whether you’re an instrumentalist, vocalist, or producer, this hands-on workshop will introduce you to the essential techniques used by live artists to loop and layer sounds seamlessly.

What You’ll Learn

The Basics of Looping: Discover how to create loops on the fly, from capturing your instrument or vocals to layering them with precision. You’ll explore techniques used by renowned live performers, making your setup feel like an intuitive extension of your creativity.

Playing and Looping in Real Time: Learn to build songs live, layer by layer, while improvising and adapting in the moment. We’ll show you how to create and manipulate loops on the go, adding depth and dimension to your music.

Sample Alteration and Integration: Go beyond basic looping by working with a variety of samples, including your own recordings and everyday noises. From transforming sounds like keys jangling or birds singing into musical elements, to manipulating pre-recorded samples in creative ways, you’ll learn how to make your loops truly unique.

Using Effects and Automation: Explore how to shape your loops with Ableton’s built-in effects, and automate changes over time for dynamic performances. Whether it’s adding reverb, delay, or a wild distortion, the sky’s the limit for sound experimentation.

Who’s It For?

This workshop is perfect for musicians, producers, and anyone interested in live performance. If you’re curious about how to use looping and layering to create complex, engaging compositions or performances, this is the place for you.

What to Bring

A laptop with Ableton Live installed (Trial version is okay!).

Your instrument or microphone if you plan to play live.

Optional: Samples or sound recordings you want to work with. We encourage you to bring recordings of everyday noises—like city sounds, kitchen utensils, or even your cat meowing—to experiment with!

Format and Schedule

This workshop has 4 parts, and most will be interactive and hands-on, with opportunities to collaborate with other participants and share your creations. The workshop will be held in Powell River. Please contact us for exact dates that will be added as per demand. As of now we have Thursdays in Mid November and into December.

Whether you’re looping for the first time or refining your skills, this workshop will expand your creative horizons and help you create captivating musical pieces in real time.

Home recording for beginners.
2024-11-14 08:00 - 17:00
Home Recording for Beginners Workshop

Location: Powell River, BCDates: Alternating days based on demand (Tuesday +Thursday nights)Cost: Sliding scale, by donation

Are you a singer, songwriter, instrumentalist, or someone who feels technically challenged around a computer but wants to learn how to record your music at home? Our Home Recording for Beginners workshop is designed to make the process simple and accessible, no matter your experience level.

This hands-on workshop covers all the basics of setting up a home studio, recording, and using cutting-edge tools for your creative projects. We start with Audacity, a free and open-source Digital Audio Workstation (DAW), before advancing to more complex platforms like Logic and Ableton.

Why Start with Audacity?

It’s Free: Audacity is completely free and open-source, so you can start recording without any upfront cost.

Professional Utility: Even professionals use Audacity for tasks like sample editing. It’s simple yet powerful.

Foundation for Other DAWs: Learning Audacity gives you a strong foundation to transition to other DAWs like Logic, Pro Tools, and Ableton with ease.

What You’ll Learn:

Basics of setting up a home studio

Recording, editing, and mixing in Audacity

Sampling and using effects

Transitioning to more advanced software (Logic and Ableton)

Tips on microphone placement and sound optimization

The latest tools and techniques for home recording

Perfect for:

Singers, songwriters, and instrumentalists wanting to record their music

Creatives who feel limited by technology but are eager to learn

Anyone who wants to feel more empowered using a computer in their creative process

What You Need:

A laptop (Mac or PC)

Headphones or earbuds (optional but recommended for better sound monitoring)

When:

We schedule the workshop based on group availability, most likely on Thursday nights. Let us know your preferred time, and we’ll work to find a date that suits everyone.

Cost:

This workshop is available on a sliding scale, by donation. Pay what you can—no one will be turned away due to lack of funds.

Whether you’re looking to create polished demos, podcast episodes, or fully realized tracks, you’ll leave this workshop with the confidence and skills to record at home, using some of the most cutting-edge tools out there.

Reserve your spot today!

Sculpture with Jai Sallay Carrington
2025-06-01 08:00 - 2025-06-04 17:00
About the Workshop

Jai is still coming, but we’ve postponed the event until the spring. The exact date is yet to be confirmed. If you’d like a reminder when the date is announced, feel free to reach out, or check back here for updates

We’re thrilled to invite you to an exclusive workshop led by the incredibly talented sculptor, Jai Sallay Carrington. This workshop is a unique opportunity for both aspiring and experienced artists to learn from one of the best in the field. Jai’s distinctive style, which blends traditional techniques with modern themes, has earned acclaim worldwide.

More info to be released soon.

Date & Location

Venue: [Shophouse]

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