About the Class
The Floyd Music Loft Youth Recording Ensemble is a group class available to up to 6 students in 8 week sessions. Meeting once a week on Tuesday afternoons (2 hours), this class provides students an opportunity to write, perform, and record music in a band setting with professional instruments and recording equipment.
Taught by Nick Falk, students will learn to operate in a professional recording studio and follow the process of producing music from start to finish.
TOPICS COVERED
Band Groove/Rhythm
Song Form – Melodic/Harmonic Structures
Recording Techniques – Microphone Technique/Placement
Logic Pro X 101 – Audio Recording/Midi Production
Mixing/Mastering in Logic
EQUIPMENT PROVIDED
Drums/Amps/Keyboard/Bass/Guitar/Microphones
Computers with Focusrite Interface – Logic Pro X and Garageband
ABOUT THE TEACHER
Nicholas Falk is a drummer, songwriter, producer, educator and freelance musician living in Galax, VA. In the recent years he has performed with Hiss Golden Messenger, Dori Freeman, Molly Tuttle, The Wood Brothers, Charlie Hunter, Ric Robertson.
Apply
Please begin by completing the online application form below, or downloading, printing and submitting the form in person or via the mail. Our address is 206 S. Locust Street, Floyd, VA 24091. Once we receive your form, a team member will contact you. Please note that you/your child are not registered until you receive an acceptance confirmation by the Handmade Music School.
Application Form
Handmade Music School will choose a limited number of students to become members of the program. Please fill out the following information in order be considered as a student. Tell us why we should select you or your child. If you have any questions, please call the The Handmade Music School at (540) 251-2571 or email info@handmademusicschool.com.
Share The Music Scholarships
Our Share the Music Scholarships are easy to access. Any person who cannot afford our learning opportunities but wishes to take part can fill out a simple form requesting the funds for the program of their choice, no questions asked! Choose whether you are interested in a Handmade at Home workshop, private lessons, or the Floyd Old Time Music Get Together. Simply fill out the form and someone from our team will be in touch.