Sound Collective Workshops

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Production Basics is a free, hands-on 2-hour workshop that gives you a real introduction to making music from scratch. Hosted in our NYC studios, the session focuses on one core skill: building your first groove and loop. A professional producer walks you through how a beat actually comes together, from picking sounds to laying down patterns to shaping an idea into something that sounds like a track.
​This is built to give you an honest read on whether music production is a craft you want to pursue further. Small-group format with guided instruction and open practice time. No DAW experience or prerequisites required. However, RSVP is required.

Workstations are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so we recommend arriving early to secure a spot. If all workstations are taken by the time you arrive, you’re still more than welcome to join the session, observe, and jump on the gear during open practice time!

Please RSVP to ensure you will be able to participate in this free workshop.

Vinyl Basics is a free, hands-on workshop designed for anyone wanting to learn how to DJ using real records. Hosted by Hector Romero in Sound Collective’s New York City studios, you’ll learn how DJs operate turntables, cue up tracks, beatmatch entirely by ear, and execute smooth blends on analog gear. Whether you’ve never touched a record deck or have been curious about classic vinyl DJing for years, the Vinyl Basics workshop gives you a real first experience spinning records from scratch. No experience or prerequisites required. However, RSVP is required.

Workstations are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so we recommend arriving early to secure a spot. If all workstations are taken by the time you arrive, you’re still more than welcome to join the session, observe, and jump on the gear during open practice time!

Please RSVP to ensure you will be able to participate in this free workshop.

DJ Basics is a free, hands-on 2-hour workshop that gives you a real introduction to what DJing actually involves. Hosted in our NYC studios, the session covers the core fundamentals: how DJs read a track, control tempo, cue the next song, and move between records without breaking the energy. A professional DJ walks you through the basics on industry-standard gear, then puts you behind the decks to try it yourself.

​This is not a lecture or a feature tour. It is a genuine first session with real DJs, built to give you an honest read on whether DJing is a craft you want to pursue further. Small-group format with guided instruction and open practice time. No experience or prerequisites required. However, RSVP is required.

Workstations are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so we recommend arriving early to secure a spot. If all workstations are taken by the time you arrive, you’re still more than welcome to join the session, observe, and jump on the gear during open practice time!

Please RSVP to ensure you will be able to participate in this free workshop.

Producing Bass House with Matt Parker is a free, hands-on workshop designed for anyone wanting to learn how to craft high-energy dance tracks. Hosted in Sound Collective’s New York City studios, you’ll join producer Matt Parker as he breaks down heavy bass design, punchy drum processing, and dynamic arrangement techniques specific to modern bass house. Whether you’ve never produced electronic music or want to elevate your genre-specific sound design, this workshop gives you a real first look into building a club-ready track from scratch. No experience or prerequisites required. However, RSVP is required.

Workstations are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so we recommend arriving early to secure a spot. If all workstations are taken by the time you arrive, you’re still more than welcome to join the session, observe, and jump on the gear during open practice time!