HArdware basics w/ the volca bass



This is a shorter course for newbies who aren't as interested in looking at computer screens as they learn, folks who want to jump right into making music quickly without much set up, and / or musicians curious about how to add hardware to their existing workflows.

It centers around the Volca Bass, a tried and true beginner sequencer from the beloved Korg Volca line. The thing is LOUD and can produce some nice room-shaking tones when handled well.


If you are super interested in taking the course but cost is a barrier to your learning please talk to us about setting up a payment plan! We can be reached at info@clubclubpvd.com.‎‎‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎‎‏‏‎ ‎ :)

This course is in development !

You can still take it! Just know it'll be a little rougher around the edges than the others. Reach out if you wanna take it with other testers !

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OVERVIEW OF THE COURSE

  • Learn the basics of synthesizer anatomy the basics of subtractive synthesis.
  • Familiarize yourself with the core concepts of sound, midi, and sequencing

  • Understand how to build a workflow and vet complimentary equipment.

  • Get hands on practice with midi instruments and audio interfaces
  • By the end of the course, you will be able to program a patch and create patterns.

REQUIREMENTS

  • A notebook or something else to take notes. Trust me!
  • Time! There will be a fair bit of homework as there's a lot of ground to cover in just 4 weeks..!
  • Not much else! We got the gear, so just show up!   :)

Hit the contact form with any questions about the requirements and we will do our best to help you out as much as possible!!

MEET YOUR TEACHER, DAILEN WILLIAMS

Dailen Williams is a lot of things: a self-taught musician, a DJ, a visual artist, an educator, and an organizer. In her Queer dance-pop project Caloric she employs cheap old keyboards, guitar pedals and literal toys to create work characterized by buzzy basslines, shimmery drones, and secret polyrhythms.
A self-taught producer, Dailen began DJing and beatmaking in 2011, eventually going on to start various above and underground party-series around Providence with her peers, including the experimental club night Approximate (2016), the inflatable art installation series Ice Floe (2016-2018), the monthly queer dance party Hot Club II (2019-2020), the sober Queer party Que Dulce (2021-2022), and the local producer showcase Focus Group (2022-2023).
As a teacher Dailen prefers more a practical approach, grounding heady concepts in everyday examples and encouraging could-be artists to make beautiful work with what they already have. Dailen has prepared a deep, yet palatable curriculum that feels a bit more like a fun science class than a lecture.