Make My Music is a four-day, hands-on music experience for young people aged 12–14. From DJ scratching and live beat-making to exploring instruments from around the world and writing original songs, each day offers a new way to create music. No instrument or prior experience needed — just curiosity and a love of sound.
Book for one, two, three or all four days, whatever works for you!
MONDAY 20 JULY, 10am-4pm
TURNTABLISM: INTRODUCTION TO SCRATCH DJING
Spend the day getting hands-on with the fundamentals of scratch DJing. You’ll learn how to perform some of the core scratch techniques that all DJs start with, building control, timing and confidence on the decks.
TUESDAY 21 JULY, 10am-4pm
IPAD LIVE BEATS: PERFORM AND CREATE
In this practical, hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to use a free iPad app to create and perform your own live beats, using different instrument sounds and music styles to make new tracks.
WEDNESDAY 22 JULY, 10am-4pm
SOUNDS AND INSTRUMENTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
A hands-on workshop using real instruments from around the world, and a chance for young people interested in different kinds of music to come together and play as a band.
THURSDAY 23 JULY, 10am-4pm
CREATIVE SONGWRITING
If you’ve had a go at writing your own songs or have never tried before, come along for a creative day of words and music making. Work with other young songwriters to create a brand-new group song,
writing it in just one day
Interested in taking part? Apply for a place today!
Applications will open soon. To register your interest in taking part, email education@stables.org
Young People's Bursaries
We keep costs as low as we can, and bursaries are available to help with fees – email education@stables.org for more information.
