Beatmaking 101

Thursday, March 4, 2027 @ 6:00 PM (EST) - Thursday, March 25, 2027 @ 7:30 PM (EDT)
Ages 10-17 · Co-Ed
Halle Cultural Arts Center • 237 N. Salem St APEX, NC  27502
Thursday, March 4, 2027 @ 6:00 PM (EST) - Thursday, March 25, 2027 @ 7:30 PM (EDT)
Ages 10-17 · Co-Ed
Halle Cultural Arts Center • 237 N. Salem St APEX, NC  27502

Beatmaking 101

Mar 04 - Mar 25 (Thursday)

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Ages 10-17 · Co-Ed

Halle Cultural Arts Center

Meeting Dates

From Mar 04, 2027 to Mar 25, 2027

Each Thursday from 06:00 PM to 07:30 PM

About This Activity

Description

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Ages 10-17. Unlock your inner producer at the Halle Cultural Arts Center! Geared toward creative kids and teens, this four-week course teaches the essentials of modern music production using MPC beats, a powerful and free digital audio workstation (DAW). Students will master the fundamentals of drum programming, melody creation, and song arrangement - walking away with their very own original tracks. Limited to 14 participants.


*PLEASE NOTE* Participants are asked to bring their own computer or tablet, and headphones.

Course Highlights:
  • Week 1: Introduction to the MPC layout, drum sequencing, and rhythm basics.
  • Week 2: Crafting melodies, basslines, and working with virtual instruments.
  • Week 3: Sampling techniques, audio effects, and building song structures.
  • Week 4: Mixing essentials, polishing tracks, and a final listening showcase.

Activity Age Category

2-Youth/Teen (Ages 5-17)

Location

Halle Cultural Arts Center

Organizer Info

  • Town of Apex Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources

Map & Direction

Halle Cultural Arts Center • 237 N. Salem St APEX, NC  27502
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