Intro to Electronic Music (level 1) - discover if an electronic music career is for you

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This workshop is designed for people who are intrigued by Electronic Music at beginner’s level.

The contents and approach of this Workshop are, overall, not too technical yet, and rather more directed to enlighten curious learners about the potential career opportunities in the music scene. If you are considering following your dream of becoming an electronic music artist, but are not sure how to start, this Workshop is for you!

Divided in 3 sessions, it proposes a raw and honest dive into the key factors
and tools to consider when contemplating an artistic career in the electronic music scene.

It starts by making a recap on Electronic music’s history, the main agents in the scene, and the importance of the various roles within this ecosystem.

Chapter 1 (first session) also oversees the main differences between a DJ, a Music Producer and a Live act performer, their distinct practices,
examples of the gear they use, and the unique daily dynamics they face.

In the second chapter (session 2), it zooms in on what is needed to get started in Music Production
(beginner level). Besides some tools and relevant concepts on this matter, session 2 will explore a DAW (music production software), and go through the basics of how to use it to start
the first song.

If the session is provided IRL, some electronic music machines will be available onsite to touch, to play and to
record using Ableton Live Suite 11.
The public will be invited to touch the mixer and get a feeling of what each button does; will have the chance to interact with the machines, eventually record their own composition, and
understand how to start a basic structure of a song on Ableton.

In case session 2 is provided URL, students may use their own gear at home in case they have it; if not, they can simply follow the flow as we do some exercises sharing the screen live.

We will not dive too deep into mixing techniques here yet, nor will we finish the workshop with everything figured out - which would be confusing for beginner level. We will rather explain, in a nutshel what it means to be an artist in this scene, how to start making music, and which tools exist.

The Workshop finishes on session 3 with a few exercises and practical tools, but also an uplifting reflection, meant to empower the visitor pursue their own path:
“Which one of these activities resonates more with my unique personality?"
"Now that I have a clue on the work that each one of them imply, which one is the best for me to step forward, and eventually kickstart my own career?"
"How can I positively contribute to this
ecosystem, and creatively feed into it?”
"What should I buy in order to start my own, personal music path?"

If you’re fond of electronic music, and willing to contribute to it - but not sure where to start from -, this Introduction to Electronic Music Workshop is for you.
Everyone is welcome.

Women (cis and non-cis), FLINTA and LGBTQA+ individuals are particularly encouraged to join.

Expect an informal, safe environment where playfulness and vulnerability are cherished, where community exchange and collective learning make space for
fun and growth.

Extra information

Workshop Structure

CHAPTER 1: The ecosystem

● Electronic Music history: quick contextualization
○ Historical remarks and recommended bibliography
○ Cultural and social relevance of Electronic Music
● The Agents from the electronic music scene
○ Who makes it possible: Event producers, Label managers, Bookers, and more
○ Who creates/showcases the content: Music producers, DJs, Electronic
Musicians and Performers

CHAPTER 2: Creative music careers

● The differences between a DJ, a Music Producer and a Live Act Artist/Performer
○ Understanding their specific roles in the sce
○ Differences in their practices, and how they intertwine
● The equipment used
○ CJDS and Turntables
○ Electronic music instruments: synths and more
○ Music production softwares: exploring Ableton

CHAPTER 3: From theory to practice

● Recording a live instrument
○ How to connect machines and instruments to the computer
○ How to record sounds to start a new song
○ The basics of composing and structuring a song using Ableton Live
● Wrapping up: How to decide what to do
○ How do the lives of electronic music artists look like
○ How to understand what works for each person
○ Tools to spark creativity and inspiration

Q&A in the end, and private on-going mentorship available upon request.

You will need a laptop, Ableton Live 10, 11 or 12 installed, and internet. Having electronic music instruments and machines is opcional, but recommended for a full experience.

Location

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At teacher's location :

Kortenhoekstraat, Aalst, Belgium

Online from Belgium

About Me

About the Facilitator:

Sara Wual is a Portuguese FLINTA music producer throwing live performances mostly within the
scope of oldschool House Music, Breaks/Electro, Acid and Bass Music, often with Jazz, Ambient and Krautrock influence.

Based between Lisbon and Aalst, she is known for being the co-founder of the underground collective ELA with Guy from 1990 (2016), the party series House Mouse with Jorge Caiado
(2022) and the Portuguese chapter of Female Pressure with Mayan (2023), with the blessings from Electric Indigo (founder, 1998).

In 2026, she launched the sustainable music label TEMAS Records alongside Paul Cut and Cíntia Aguiar Pinto through the EP “Transnationality” - funded by the European Union -, including her debut release, “Constructive Interference”.

Since she launched her own music career in 2022, Sara has shared the stage with established artists such as Kerri Chandler, Chez Damier, Virginia, Mood II Swing, Shanti Celeste, Ian Pooley, Franck Roger, Lea Lisa, Terry Francis, DJ Deep, D’Julz, Shy One, Brawther and Bradley Zero, to name a few, and played in contexts like Badaboum (Paris), Djoon (Paris), Paramour (Brussels), Pérola Negra (Porto), Village Underground Lisbon, Moga Festival (in both Morocco and
Caparica), Arroz Estúdios (Beato/Marvila), Carpintarias de São Lázaro (Lisbon), Friday Happiness (Algarve), and more.

Her Live Act performance (of 1 hour, on average) is 100% made of original works, which can occasionally be accompanied by Visual Art, poetry and other musicians / live acts.

Besides her artistic drive, Sara has been working in the music industry for 15 years as an Event Producer, Project Manager and Programmer/Curator, with contributions for both the Electronic
Music scene and the Contemporary Art scene, backed up by past music theory studies and a Post-graduation in Art Curation by Nova FCSH University.
@sara.wual

Education

Post-graduation in Art Curation (Nova FCSH, Lisbon), 2023

Bachelor's degree in Tourismology at University of Evora, 2012

Ableton Live 11 official online course

Experience / Qualifications

Several onsite, one-session pratical workshop series within the program of different large-scale events and collectives such as Moga Festival, Soundsisters Morocco and Female Pressure Portugal.

Age

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Portuguese

Skills

Sound (music)

Ableton live

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

At teacher's location and via webcam

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