Virtual Workshop Descriptions and Dates
Music of the Civil Rights Movement: Join the GRAMMY Museum as we celebrate songs of protest and sounds of freedom with Music of the Civil Rights Movement. The workshop discusses the climate of the nation leading up to and during the civil rights movement and showcases both the political and musical leaders who helped change history. Additionally, students are asked to look at how the popular music of today is used to rally the nation and inspire a fight for change.
Dates: Every Tuesday & Thursday during the month of February
- Tuesday 2/1/22, Thursday 2/3/22
- Tuesday 2/8/22, Thursday 2/10/22
- Tuesday 2/15/22, Thursday 2/17/22
- Tuesday 2/22/22, Thursday 2/24/22
Time: 10am-11am PST for Elementary and Middle School | 11am-12pm PST for High School and College
Music Production 101: Join us for a workshop designed to familiarize students with the basics of music production. Using a digital audio workstation, students will learn about producing a track on the spot, different careers in the recording industry including the role of the music producer, and the evolution of production from vinyl records to current techniques. Students will be encouraged to create their own beats and, if interested, sign up for our extended after-school programs to dive deeper!
Dates: Every Tuesday during the month of March
- Tuesday 3/1/22
- Tuesday 3/8/22
- Tuesday 3/15/22
- Tuesday 3/22/22
- Tuesday 3/29/22
Time: 10am-11am PST for Elementary and Middle School | 11am-12pm PST for High School and College
Live Out L!ve Speaker Series: Interactive panel discussions featuring industry experts from all over the live events industry: Booking, Production, Virtual Events, Marketing, Ticketing, Tour Management, etc...
- Tuesday 4/5/22 - Talent Buying, Virtual Shows, Booking & Promotion
- Talent, booking, and promoting are the centerpieces of a live show. Learn about the basics of securing your talent and working with artist agencies to promote a successful show.
- Tuesday 4/12/22 - Marketing, Ticketing/Box Office, Venue, Merch
- Venues, ticket sales, and box office specifics. Learn from industry professionals how marketing and ticket sales can lead you to a sold out show!
- Tuesday 4/19/22 - Sound & Lighting/ Production
- Sound and lighting are the heart of show production. Take a deep dive into the tech world of sound and lighting from some of the industry’s best production staff & crew.
- Tuesday 4/26/22 - Tour Management on the Road & Accounting/ Settlement
Songwriting 101: Every song tells a story. Join the GRAMMY Museum education department as we take an in-depth look at popular songs by analyzing their lyrics, historical content, and cultural relevance. Students will be asked to join a discussion and create new verses for each song.
Dates: Every Tuesday during the month May
- Tuesday 5/3/22
- Tuesday 5/10/22
- Tuesday 5/17/22
- Tuesday 5/24/22
- Tuesday 5/31/22
Time: 10am-11am PST for Elementary and Middle School | 11am-12pm PST for High School and College
In-Person Workshop Descriptions and Dates
Beat Making and Samples (Musician Institute)
: Darryl Swann
Date: March 3, 2022
Time: 11:00AM – 12:00PM
Introduction to Today's DJ Techniques (Musician Institute) : Charlie Sputnik
Date: March 10, 2022
Time: 11:00AM – 12:00PM
WORLD BEAT RHYTHMS (Musician Institute) : Ed Roscetti, Maria Martinez
Sponsored by DW, Innovative Percussion, Hal Leonard, Pacific Drums & Percussion, and Latin Percussion Time: 11:00AM – 12:00PM
Date: March 17, 2022
Today’s Drummer: Creating Ableton Live Loops and the Drum Set (Musician Institute) : Ronen Gordon Time: 11:00AM – 12:00PM
Date: March 24, 2022
Music Business Careers (Musician Institute) : Hunter Scott
Date: March 31, 2022
Time: 11:00AM – 12:00PM
The Future of Music (Musician Institute) : VR, AR, Blockchain, NFT's, 3D-audio, the new rapidly emerging frontiers for musicians and songwriters. Darryl Swann
Date: April 7, 2022
Time: 11:00AM – 12:00PM
Hook, Lines and Sinkers- A Pop Lyric Writing Workshop (Musician Institute) : Anika Paris
Date: April 14, 2022
Time: 11:00AM – 12:00PM
Beat Making and Samples (Musician Institute) : Vinay Shah
Date: April 21, 2022
Time: 11:00AM – 12:00PM
Hook, Lines and Sinkers- A Pop Lyric Writing Workshop (Musician Institute) : Anika Paris
Date: April 28, 2022
Time: 11:00AM – 12:00PM
Music Production 101 (GRAMMY Museum) :
Date: May 5, 2022
Time: 11:00AM – 12:00PM
Songwriting 101 (GRAMMY Museum) :
Date: May 12, 2022
Time: 11:00AM – 12:00PM
Music Production 101 (GRAMMY Museum) :
Date: May 19, 2022
Time: 11:00AM – 12:00PM
Songwriting 101 (GRAMMY Museum) :
Date: May 26, 2022
Time: 11:00AM – 12:00PM