Explore the Art and Science of Music Technology[Educational Entertainment]
Your child deserves to develop experiences in the recording sciences, but there are very few programs that teach it.
Collaborative recording and audio production for kids, powered by STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, [+Art], and Math).
Individual recording packs will be available to use and include:
Google Chromebooks
Akai Professional MPK mini Keyboards with Pad Controllers
The latest Digital Audio Workstation and Music Coding Software
Simply put, we want to give kids tangible access to music production tools who are unable to dedicate time or resources to take conventional music lessons or play an instrument.
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Price Range: $200 and up
Gig Length: 90 - 120 minutes
Insurance: $2,000,000 - General Liability
Children's Workshop for the Recording Arts (CWRA)™ partners with parents to help children gain valuable skills in:
developing communication by performing, composing, listening to music, and peer review/using physical and virtual instruments
developing self discipline and commitment
using voices as instruments/recording sounds and songs
developing musical ideas and exploring technology/operating various digital audio workstations
preparing for creative music cultural industries
Mel Roper is the co-founder and CEO of Children's Workshop for the Recording Arts™ and an accomplished singer, songwriter, and musician. He has been involved with instrumental, vocal, and choral music since the age of 7. Beginning with percussion instruments, his music experience expanded to playing the piano, music composition and arrangement, music production, and sound recording. As a music enthusiast, he looks forward to helping students find and grow their talents through the recording sciences. Mel received his Bachelor's degree from Nyack College and his Master's degree from Boston University.
Fee structure takes into account Date, time requirements, venue/type of event, location/travel, lodging (if required) and other factors may impact price quote. Travel requirements over 60 miles are priced higher. Please make certain your budget meets this minimum fee range before submitting a bid request.
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