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SUMMARY:March Break Kid's Morning Program
DESCRIPTION:This March Break\, dive into the world of music with our exciting morning program! Designed for kids ages 8–12\, this week-long adventure (9am–12pm) lets students explore the art of songwriting\, video\, and music creation. \nStudents will get hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art music tech lab Soundhaus Studio\, composing original movie scores on iPads and experimenting with a variety of traditional rock band instruments in a fun\, daily jam-session. Working in groups with our experienced instructors in the beats lab and the jam room\, students will develop their skills\, learn how to create music solo and together\, and leave with a song of their own to cherish forever. No prior musical experience is required—just bring your creativity and enthusiasm! \nBy the end of the week\, your child will have made new friends\, learned to express themselves through music\, and gained the confidence to jam with others and create new material. It’s a fun\, educational\, and unforgettable experience that will inspire young musicians of all levels. \nDaily Schedule:\n\n9:00 – 9:15am: Drop off\n9:15 – 10:15am: Session 1 (Beats Lab / Jam Room)\n10:15 – 10:30am: Snack break\n10:30 – 11:30am: Session 2 (Jam Room / Beats Lab)\n11:30 – 11:45pm: Clean up\, Group Activity\n11:45 – 12:00pm: Pick up\n\nCost: $165 for five mornings (March 16 – 20 2026) \nLocation: The HMC Centre for Performance and Education at The Gasworks (141 Park Street North\, downtown Hamilton) \nDates: Monday March 16 – 20\, 2026
URL:https://hamiltonmusiccollective.ca/event/march-break-kids-morning-program/
LOCATION:141 Park Street North\, 141 Park Street N\, Hamilton\, ON\, L8R 2N4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:March Break Music Tech Week
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SUMMARY:How to Collaborate and Write Great Songs - Interactive Workshop
DESCRIPTION:How to Collaborate and Write Great Songs\nMelissa Dutch\nAges 13 – 19\nWednesday\, March 18 – 1:00 – 2:30 pm\nJoin songwriter Melissa Dutch in this hands on collaboration\, where students will write and record an original song (topline) over a track! Experience the process and write lyrics and melodies together. Back by popular demand. No experience necessary. \n\nJoin us for the third annual March Break Tech Week\, offering musical fun for youth of all ages! \n\n\n\nIn our morning program\, kids ages 8-12 will create their own movie scores and pick up a new instrument every day. Work with our skilled music instructors to learn new instruments and explore Garageband on the iPad. \n\n\n\nTeens ages 13 – 19 can choose from a variety of 90-minute workshops. Learn how a professional composer writes music for film\, experiment with live looping\, and get hands on with Ableton Live. Co-write with pro songwriters and producers\, and get a taste of the Musical Futures Production Program from HMC. \n\n\n\nAll programs take place at The HMC Centre for Performance and Education at The Gasworks (141 Park St N\, Hamilton). \n\nhttps://hamiltonmusiccollective.ca/programs/march-break/ \nAbout Melissa Dutch: \nMELISSA DUTCH is an ARTIST/PERFORMER/WRITER\, and VOCAL COACH\, specializing in contemporary pop\, rock\, soul\, and indie genres\, with a technical background in jazz\, classical voice\, musical theatre\, and opera. She offers students a diverse and all-encompassing music education\, or a specific focus on almost any genre. She has been running her registered private studio\, MELISSA DUTCH MUSIC STUDIO\, from 2016 to today\, with a community of dedicated voices. Melissa has an active career as a solo gigging\, writing and recording artist in Hamilton and the GTA. Melissa has been recording and releasing original music as a powerful vocalist and an honest poet & lyricist since 2020. Melissa’s dedication to holistic artistic growth has made her a passionate coach who believes in caring for the whole artist. She approaches instruction with a spirit of healing\, acceptance\, growth\, and inclusivity (particularly for those who are neurodivergent and/or those on a mental/spiritual health journey with their art). The voice is our instrument\, an extension of our natural body\, the language of our heart\, and an expression of our soul.
URL:https://hamiltonmusiccollective.ca/event/how-to-collaborate-and-write-great-songs/
LOCATION:141 Park Street North\, 141 Park Street N\, Hamilton\, ON\, L8R 2N4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:March Break Music Tech Week
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SUMMARY:Live Looping with Ableton - Interactive Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Live Looping with Ableton\nAdrian Duzyer aka DJ Ade\nAges 13 – 19\nWednesday\, March 18 – 3:00 – 4:30 pm\nCreating music alone is already fun\, but imagine how much fun it would be to become the whole band? Live looping makes it possible! Layer your voice\, instrument or grooves\, and build a track quickly using this engaging live and studio-friendly tool. DJ Ade will demonstrate his original looping app which makes jamming solo more fun and flexible than ever. For all instrumentalists and vocalists\, at any experience level. \n\nJoin us for the third annual March Break Tech Week\, offering musical fun for youth of all ages! \n\n\n\nIn our morning program\, kids ages 8-12 will create their own movie scores and pick up a new instrument every day. Work with our skilled music instructors to learn new instruments and explore Garageband on the iPad. \n\n\n\nTeens ages 13 – 19 can choose from a variety of 90-minute workshops. Learn how a professional composer writes music for film\, experiment with live looping\, and get hands on with Ableton Live. Co-write with pro songwriters and producers\, and get a taste of the Musical Futures Production Program from HMC. \n\n\n\nAll programs take place at The HMC Centre for Performance and Education at The Gasworks (141 Park St N\, Hamilton). \n\nhttps://hamiltonmusiccollective.ca/programs/march-break/ \nAbout DJ Ade: \nAdrian Duyzer (DJ Ade) has been making beats since he fell in love with techno in the 90s. He’s produced dozens of tracks but\, sadly\, he’s still not famous. Over the past few years he’s been focused on producing deep dubstep and hip-hop\, as well as performing live at underground parties that tend to get a little out of hand.
URL:https://hamiltonmusiccollective.ca/event/live-looping-with-ableton-interactive-workshop/
LOCATION:141 Park Street North\, 141 Park Street N\, Hamilton\, ON\, L8R 2N4\, Canada
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