Berkeley event

Electronic Music-Making Studio @ Central CMR

Date
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Time
4:00 PM PDT to 6:00 PM PDT
Location
Central Library
Event type
Movies, Music & Performance · Creative
Source
Berkeley Public Library

Join us for fun electronic music making studio sessions this winter. Ableton Live is a popular, professional level, music creation software. It comes pre-loaded with tons of sounds and digital instruments for you to play with and create your own music. Ableton Push music boards will also be available for you, see more on their website here (note: Push 2 boards will be available). We will also provide a couple keyboards for you to play with, as well as microphones to record vocals and audio. Come in to make fun sounds or create your very own song. Ableton Live site: https://www.ableton.com/en/live/ (please note, our computers may only have Live version 11, not version 12) Ableton Push site: https://www.ableton.com/en/push/ (please note, we will provide Push 2 boards, not Push 3) Want to learn on your own? With your card you get free access to online courses through Udemy, including multiple courses on how to use Ableton Live. No registration necessary! It is a drop in, open-studio style designed for playing with music and sounds. Computers and instruments are limited. Please bring your USB flash-drive to save your projects from session to session. *please note, basic computer skills are required* When and Where: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, April through June, 4 - 6pm Central Library, Community Meeting Room, 3rd floor and 5th floor Art & Music space April 14th & 28th - Community Meeting Room, 3rd floor May 12th - Art & Music space, 5th floor May 26th - Community Meeting Room, 3rd floor June 9th - Art & Music space, 5th floor June 23rd - Community Meeting Room, 3rd floor