Workshops and Tutorials
Experimental Sound Studio will be starting a new series of workshops focused on exploratory artistic process and direct creativity, led by local and visiting artists with extensive experience in a range of creative approaches to sound. These will be supplemented by a new initiative to offer individual tutorials on technical and production subjects: one-on-one sessions with experienced artist-engineers that can be scheduled at your convenience year round.
Upcoming Workshops
PRO TOOLS - DIGITAL AUDIO MASTERING - New Class!
A good sound mix can add depth and realism to any film viewing experience. This workshop will show how you can enhance your own project with a great soundtrack using Pro Tools, a digital audio workstation used by filmmakers and sound engineers alike. Participants will receive hands-on instruction on the capabilities of this system, including recording, cut and paste editing, sound manipulation, signal processing, and mixing. In addition to technical concerns, various aesthetic and conceptual approaches to sound and image will also be discussed.
4 weeks, August 10 - 31
Tuesdays, 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Tuition: $305/290 members
Limit: 6 students
Location: Experimental Sound Studio, 5925 N. Ravenswood
SUNDAY OCTOBER 30
IMPROVISATION WORKSHOP
WITH JOHN BUTCHER
Noted British improviser John Butcher leads a workshop on improvisation, in both group and solo contexts. Whether you're a seasoned improviser or a novice to the field, this three-hour intensive will open your ears. All that's required is a fundamental command of your instrument and a serious interest in exploring the nuances of improvisation.
1-4PM
ADMISSION: $40/30 STUDENTS & ESS MEMBERS
EMAIL INFO@EXPERIMENTALSOUNDSTUDIO.ORG TO REGISTER 
One-on-One Tutorials
$175 / $150 for members and full-time students.
Experimental Sound Studio recently implemented a new initiative to offer individual tutorials on technical and production subjects. These 4-hour one-on-one sessions can be scheduled at your convenience year round with experienced artist/engineers. Individuals are welcome to propose any subject matter of their interest, or choose from a variety of topics including:
- Introduction Digidesign Pro-Tools
- Microphone Selection and Placement
- Detailed Editing and Mixing
- Introduction to Max/MSP & Jitter
- Introduction to Ableton Live
- Circuit Bending and Design
- Guide to Freeware and DIY Audio
Previous Workshops include:
Improvised Music Workshops (conducted by members of the Peter Brotzman Tentet), Studio Composition and Recording Studio Uses and Abuses (conducted by Michael Zerang), Radio Documentary Production for Beginners (in association with the Third Coast International Audio Festival), Max/MSP & Jitter (in association with Cycling 74), Circuit Bending, Microphone, Mixing, and many more.
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