Join us for an 8-week workshop series designed to unlock the creative potential of Ableton Live. Whether you're a newcomer or looking to refine your skills, this hands-on deep dive will guide you through crafting your own DJ edits and making your own original tracks. Learn the art of sampling, sound design, looping, programming drum patterns, and transforming tracks into your own unique expression. After each lecture, stay for two hours of lab time, where you can connect with peers, exchange ideas, collaborate, and test your tracks on the club's sound system. We recommend beginners commit to the entire series for the best experience, but drop-ins are welcome. Space is limited, and tickets are $20 per session. Laptops with Ableton Live 12 Suite and headphones are highly recommended. See promotional links for access to a free 30-day demo of Ableton Live 12 Suite. /// This event is hosted by The New York Record Club for the Advancement of the Arts and JP Solis, who co-founded Dubspot, one of the first Ableton Certified training centers in North America. JP got his start working at the storied downtown vinyl shop Satellite Records in New York, where he assisted the likes of François K and selected records for Hipp-E and Halo of H Foundation. JP has also worked as an assistant engineer on major film scores for Spike Lee, and in the studio with Masters at Work, David Morales, Barbara Tucker, and Robert Hood. /// Violence, non-consensual touching, racist, homophobic, transphobic, sexist, ageist or other discriminatory language, and leering are not allowed within our walls or in our back yard. If someone says or does something to make you feel uncomfortable while you’re here, let us know. /// Accessibility: The wheelchair entrance to our indoor space is in the driveway, which is the access point most commonly used to enter Nowadays. During parties the driveway gate is locked, so please ask staff at the street entrance for assistance with entry. All of our bathrooms are gender-neutral. There is one accessible stall indoors. Just ask any Nowadays staff member for the key, and they can show you the way.