Music Production
Workshop
Learn how to create, record, and produce your own tracks using professional software and equipment.
This workshop gives you the full experience of working as a music producer. You’ll learn how to use digital audio workstations (DAWs), set up and record instruments or vocals, and experiment with beats, samples, and effects to shape your sound. You’ll also explore mixing basics so your tracks feel polished and balanced, not rough or unfinished.
After a short introduction to the fundamentals of digital music production, it’s completely hands-on. From the moment you open the software, you’ll be creating beats, layering sounds, and testing how different adjustments change the mood and style of your track. Working alongside other participants, you’ll share ideas and techniques while building your confidence in the process. By the end, you’ll have produced your own short track from start to finish, and you’ll take it home ready to play, share, or develop further as part of your creative portfolio.
What You’ll Learn
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Setting up and navigating a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW)
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Creating beats, loops, and melodies
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Recording and layering instruments or vocals
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samples, synths, and effects to shape sound
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Basics of mixing for clarity and balance
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Building a complete track from start to finish
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Gaining confidence in your own music-making process
Group Size & Format
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Maximum 8/10 people
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Practical and interactive
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Learn by doing, not just watching
What’s Included
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All software and equipment provided (laptops/headphones if needed)
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Step-by-step demonstrations with live guidance
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Clear explanations of music production tools and techniques
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Workshop notes or a PDF guide for future reference
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Bottled water provided
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Note-taking materials provided
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Hands-on practice creating your own track
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Individual feedback while you produce
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Supportive peer feedback throughout
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Your finished track exported to take home
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Portfolio-ready material to build on or share
Who It's For?
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Beginners who want to try making music for the first time
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Musicians curious about producing their own songs
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Creatives looking to expand into digital sound
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Anyone interested in beats, electronic music, or recording
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Aspiring professionals exploring music production as a career or side hustle
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People wanting a fun, collaborative way to create and learn
Dates, Times & Location
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All Dates are Below
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Duration: [e.g. 2 hours]
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Location: Whitworth chambers, Northampton
This workshop is led by an experienced music producer who combines professional expertise with a passion for guiding new talent.
Ewan Kay
Ewan Kay is a mixing and mastering engineer, music producer, and multi-instrumentalist with decades of experience in the music industry. He has collaborated with internationally recognised artists such as Kontravoid, Zanias, Cadence Weapon, and Austra, bringing technical mastery and creative insight to every project. Ewan also co-founded one of Canada’s most successful independent studios, Candle Recording, where he worked with Juno and Grammy award-winning musicians.
Now based in the United Kingdom, Ewan continues to share his expertise with emerging creatives. Known for his approachable teaching style, he makes complex music production techniques accessible and clear. Participants benefit from his industry-level knowledge of sound design, mixing, and mastering, as well as his ability to nurture personal creativity and help individuals develop their own unique sound within today’s competitive music landscape.