The Glasshouse

Get your start in music production!
16-25 years and fancy yourself as a music producer?
Whether you’re a complete beginner or want to further your skills in a pro studio you can delve into all things production with Making Tracks…
• Immerse yourself in a pro studio environment.
• Explore how different musicians use tech to create music.
• Learn about different software, mics and equipment.
• Meet professional musicians and producers.
• Identify your own style of production.
• Get hands on to create, write, record and produce music.
• Take away skills and techniques to implement in your own music making.
Open to everyone no matter your background, level of ability or musical interests – no need for any prior experience or musical knowledge.
In Making Tracks Intro you’ll discover the basics, working in a studio to learn about technology, mics, recording into Logic Pro, programming parts with software instruments, multitrack recording and mixing using plugins to create a demo.

Making Tracks Intermediate will take things to the next level in a larger studio.
You’ll learn about live multi mic recording, sampling and manipulating audio, sound synthesis, outboard equipment, creating textures and layers, and vocal production techniques.

Once you’re a member of the Making Tracks family, you’ll also get exclusive access to masterclasses with industry professionals to support your career in music production.

Dates and times

Spring Making Tracks 2024 sessions dates are below:

Introductory:
Mondays 4.30pm – 6.30pm & 6.30pm – 8.30pm at Production Room Studio, The Business Works, Industry Road, NE6 5XB
January: 15, 22 & 29
February: 5, 12 & 26
March: 4, 11, 18, 25

Intermediate:
Tuesdays 7pm – 9pm at Blank Studios, 210 Warwick Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE2 1BB
January: 16, 23 & 30
February: 6, 13 & 27
March: 5, 12, 19, 26

Summer Making Tracks 2024 sessions are in 10 week blocks beginning in April 2024. Applications open Monday 19 February 2024.

Introductory:
Mondays 5.30pm – 7.30pm at Production Room Studio, The Business Works, Industry Road, NE6 5XB
April: 22 & 29
May: 13 & 20
June : 3, 10, 17 & 24
July: 1 and 8

Intermediate:
Tuesdays 7pm – 9pm at Blank Studios, 210 Warwick Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE2 1BB
April: 23 and 30
May: 7, 14 & 21
June: 4, 11, 18 & 25
July: 2

Cost: £75 (for the 10-week course)

Need support to cover costs? Email makingtracks@theglasshouseicm.org after completing an application form to request a bursary or complete this form: https://forms.office.com/e/5GpZNHAasf