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IT'S
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GROUP WORKSHOPS
BEGINNER AND EXPERIENCED LEVELS
HANDS-ON AND COLLABORATIVE LEARNING
JOIN A COMMUNITY
RECORD IN A PRO-STUDIO
FREE ABLETON SOFTWARE
Applications Now Open for ITEM: Introduction to Electronic Music
What is ITEM?
ITEM is a hands-on workshop series dedicated to the exploration and creation of electronic music.
Designed to foster both practical skills and a sense of community, ITEM encourages the importance of play and experimentation through creativity as an end in itself. Whether you're new to music-making or an experienced producer, ITEM offers a welcoming environment to learn, collaborate, and create. Thanks to the support we've received from Creative Scotland and other organisations, we are able to offer ITEM entirely free to participants - although spaces are limited.
As well as expert guidance and support, participants will be given access to Glasgow Library of Synthesized Sound's expanding library of electronic instruments as well as being given a free permanent license to Ableton Live.
Group-based classes will foster conversation, collaboration, and diverse experiences, with hands-on support from experienced musicians. Our curriculum will highlight the contributions of women, LGBTQI+ individuals, global majority artists, disabled and neurodivergent artists, and working-class pioneers, emphasising the liberatory and radical potential of electronic music and its cultural impact.
ITEM consists of two levels of group workshops:
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Level 1: Perfect for beginners or those with limited experience in electronic music. These sessions cover the basics of synthesis, sampling, sequencing, effects, and live performance. Participants will also explore the rich history of electronic music and its cultural significance.
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Level 2: Tailored for more experienced electronic musicians, these workshops delve into advanced techniques and focus on the creation of collaborative music. Participants will have the opportunity to explore GLOSS’s unique library of instruments and push creative boundaries.
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Who is it for?
ITEM is open to anyone aged 18 and over who is curious about electronic music. Whether you’re looking to start your journey or refine your skills, ITEM has something for you. We actively encourage applications from members of groups who face barriers in electronic music, including women, non-binary people, disabled and neurodivergent individuals, and those from socially or economically marginalised backgrounds.
When and Where?
The workshops will take place in a central location in Glasgow - venue TBA.
Workshops take place in the evening from 6pm-9pm with a break in the middle (although participants are welcome to take breaks at any point).
Two cycles of our series of workshops will take place - one beginning in February-April and one starting in May-July. Level 1 workshops will take place on Mondays or Tuesdays (you will be asked your preference when applying) while Level 2 workshops will take place on Wednesdays.
February-April Cycle
Level 1 Mondays
24th Feb - 3rd Mar - 10th Mar - 17th Mar - 24th Mar - 31st Mar
Recording Day: 3rd Apr
Level 1 Tuesdays
25th Feb - 4th Mar - 11th Mar - 18th Mar - 25th Mar - 1st Apr
Recording Day: 4th Apr
Level 2 Wednesdays
26th Feb - 5th Mar - 12th Mar - 19th Mar - 26th Mar - 2nd Apr
Recording Days: 22nd-26th Apr
May - July Cycle
Level 1 Mondays
12th May - 19th May - 26th May - 2nd June - 9th June - 16th June
Recording Day: 26th June
Level 1 Tuesdays
13th May - 20th May - 27th May - 3rd June - 10th June - 17th June
Recording Day: 27th June
Level 2 Wednesdays
14th May - 21st May - 28th May - 4th June - 11th June - 18th June
Recording Days: 1st - 5th July
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How to Apply
Applying is simple: Fill out our short application form, where you’ll tell us about your experience with electronic music (if any), your interests, and your motivation for applying. Our application form also offers applicants the ability to apply via video or audio if preferred. Application deadline is 13th February 2025 at 2pm.
Selection Process
Applications will be entered into a lottery system to ensure fairness, with successful participants selected at random. If we feel your skills are better suited to a different level from the level you selected, we’ll adjust your application accordingly before the lottery.
