Audio, Music

Foundational

DIY Music Making

Music Recording 101

Duration:

6 weeks

When:

March 31 - May 7, 2026

Schedule:

Tuesday/Thursday | 4 – 6pm

Difficulty:

Foundational

Ages:

15 - 19

Cost:

FREE

Where:

About this class

Learn the basics of recording and mixing your own songs—no fancy studio required. In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll get hands-on experience with instruments, mics, and audio software to create your first track from scratch. Learn how to record clean takes, layer sounds, and mix your song using simple, accessible gear.

Gear & Software:

  • Instruments
  • Audio interfaces
  • Ableton
  • Logic
  • GarageBand

This class is great for new musicians and aspiring producers ready to take their first steps into recording and music production.

Registration closes March 9th.

Meet the Mentor

Nick Allred (he/him)

Audio Mentor

Nick is the audio mentor here at Spy Hop. He studied Jazz guitar in elementary and later started a Jazz trio playing at local galas. More recently he picked up DJing where he got his start spinning local breakdance battles, and soon began playing at local clubs/events. In addition, Nick started a film collective writing and scoring commercials for local small businesses. Currently, Nick is scoring his first feature film, and writing his own feature. In his freetime Nick is watching cartoons and making beats.

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Fill out the form to register for DIY Music Making.

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