Live-Mix Session with J Pierson (3-4)

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In this free online workshop, youth participants will be asked to submit the stems of a song they want mixed. Southern Word mentor, J Pierson, will demonstrate mixing the song while breaking down concepts and answering any questions participants have. Sessions will be focused on teaching specific mixing elements including compression, EQ, sidechain, spatial mixing, […]

Free

The Write Time

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In this online writing workshop, youth will work with a mentor to learn and grow in creative writing which could make a big difference in their being ahead or behind when they return to school.Session Capacity: 10 Participants. Directions to connect to the workshop will be emailed no later than 24 hours prior. This workshop […]

Free

Epic Effects with Sean De Leon

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Learn a variety of different sound effects that will make your tracks more engaging. We will cover: reverb, delay, chorus, phasing, flanging, and many other creative sound effects used on the popular records you love. Learn how producers use these effects to capture people’s attention.Session Capacity: 6 Participants. Directions to connect to the workshop will […]

Free

Power of the Pen with Jacquelyn Swift

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Power of the Pen is Southern Word’s core poetry and writer workshop where participants interested in developing their poetry, spoken word, or rapping abilities grow their skills. This workshop features but is not limited to: discussion around culture and poetry, writing prompts, writing time, and performance practice. Whether you are already a poet or have […]

Free

Moving the Music Forward with Saran Thompson (4-5pm)

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In this free online workshop, youth participants will meet with Saran and discuss their goals for their music based on their abilities and interests. He will then personalize a plan with sessions that will help them move forward; whether it is producing their first music track, mixing a song, developing lyrics, or dropping an EP. […]

Free

Moving the Music Forward with Saran Thompson (3-4pm)

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In this free online workshop, youth participants will meet with Saran and discuss their goals for their music based on their abilities and interests. He will then personalize a plan with sessions that will help them move forward; whether it is producing their first music track, mixing a song, developing lyrics, or dropping an EP. […]

Free

Moving the Music Forward with Saran Thompson (2-3pm)

Online This event will be held online.

In this free online workshop, youth participants will meet with Saran and discuss their goals for their music based on their abilities and interests. He will then personalize a plan with sessions that will help them move forward; whether it is producing their first music track, mixing a song, developing lyrics, or dropping an EP. […]

Free

Making Pure Fire! Beat Production

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Name your favorite song. What if you could make the same song, something similar, or something better? We will take tracks that everyone loves and learn how to remake a similar track from beginning to end. At the end of each workshop, participants will keep the beat!Session Capacity: 5 Participants. Directions to connect to the […]

Free

Fiction Workshop w/ Gabriela Gonzales

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If you like reading, writing, and crazy conversations, then this workshop is for you! Practice your literary skills, learn about different elements of prose writing, grow comfortable with revision, and join a community of writers. Come share your stories and learn through the work of other young artists.Session Capacity: 10 Participants. Directions to connect to […]

Free

Radio Ready Sound with Sean De Leon

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Have you ever wondered how music producers make vocals pop on the radio? Join our live stream to learn how to use compression, an audio tool that controls the dynamics of sound. We will be taking a glance at how producers use compression to shape music and create that radio ready sound.Session Capacity: 6 Participants. […]

Free