Building connections and learning music production as Term 1 of the Music Production Program wraps up
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This week Term 1 of the Music Production Program draws to a close, wrapping up 10 weeks of music production learning, community finding and confidence building for the young people involved.
Delivered in collaboration with Ableton as part of the VicHealth Future Reset initiative, the Music Production Program is a 10 week program for 14-18 year old young people underrepresented in music production to find their community, learn new skills and express themselves musically in a safe and supportive environment.
During the first term held at The Push’s studio in Collingwood, the participants have been working on their own original songs, with support from facilitator Christobel Elliot (Pillow Pro and Christobel), and guest facilitators Kuya Neil, Caisha Sprout and Nikodimos. With their guidance, participants have learnt different recording and production skills, built their confidence as song makers and producers, and created and completed several songs through the course of the program.
The participants took part in weekly activities to advance their production skills such as building a beat together, learning vocal warm ups, and searching for sounds out in the real world to record and sample.
They have been able to learn techniques for recording vocals and instruments in Ableton, how to automate changes in Ableton tracks and other production techniques.
On top of all this, they’ve also been guided through some of the non-music specific parts of being a part of the music industry, like learning how to write bios and develop their careers as musicians, artists and producers.
We can’t wait to see how these young people continue to advance their passions and careers in music, and look forward to the upcoming terms of the Music Production Program.
Want to get involved?
Applications are still open for Term 2 (Broadmeadows), Term 3 (Dandenong) and Term 4 (Shepparton)!
Young people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, low-income households, young people living with a disability and First Nations young people are encouraged to apply.