Brainchild presents: 'Girls in Sound' sessions with Mina

We are teaming up with Mina to bring you GIRLS IN SOUND! Three Sunday afternoon sessions for girls to learn about music production, from sampling & sound design to song structure, remixing, recording and mastering.

Our aims are that everyone who takes part in the sessions develops their skills, meets likeminded musicians, gives & receives useful feedback and gains insight into the producing process, whatever stage they're at in their own work. (The sessions will not be specific to one software or genre, we want to encourage all those who have an interest in music & sound to apply.)

Participants will be provided with a specially made sample pack of sounds as well as a pack of acapellas for remixing.

There will be ten places per session, and they will cost £5 per person. Ideally participants will be able to attend all 3 dates: Sunday 5th, 12th and 19th February, 1pm - 4pm. To take part, please fill in this form by 7pm on the 27th January:
https://goo.gl/forms/GMbZ4ypLoMNXZ5sS2

If you can't afford the £5 session cost, please get in touch with us at team@brainchildfestival.co.uk and we'll see if there's something we can do.

BIG LOVE from Brainchild & Mina.
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SESSIONS OUTLINE:

Session 1 - Sampling & sound design
05/02/17, 1pm - 4pm
Learn about the building blocks of music making, how to find and use samples, and how to create and record your own. You will learn to create sounds using a variety of synthesisers.

Session 2 - Structure, remixing and vocal recording
12/02/17, 1pm - 4pm
Learn how to turn your samples and loops into a full track. We will break down tracks from a variety of genres into parts to learn about how to structure a song effectively. We will also learn about the process of remixing using the acapella pack. Plus a live demonstration of how to record your own vocal a guest vocalist.

Session 3 - Mixing & mastering
19/02/17, 1pm - 4pm
Learn how to use effects and plugins to transform your tracks into finished pieces of music. We will go over various techniques and also explain the mastering process. During the session there will be a chance for constructive feedback for works in progress.

We will also have a question and answer time at the end each session where you can ask any questions you may have about getting into the music industry, such as marketing, events, radio, touring and working with labels. ​