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All the fine-print is here. Above all, we try and keep it reasonable. Terms and Conditions Courses delivered by Beat Kitchen LLC are delivered online. Select courses may be delivered at “Partner Facilities”. Courses referred to herein are delivered over remote meetings using software such as Zoom. Beat Kitchen LLC will provide access to these courses. For courses at Partner Facilities, students with active memberships may be permitted to attend in-person. Please refer to individual course details on website at time of booking and shortly before the start of your course. Students must ensure that they have confirmed the location of their course in advance. Use of Beat Kitchen LLC’s and Partner Facility's Property: Each Student is responsible for ensuring that no Beat Kitchen LLC or Partner Facility equipment or property is damaged, lost or stolen as a direct or indirect result of their own action or failure to act appropriately. Each Student is also responsible for the conduct of any guests they may invite on to the premises. In the event that any Beat Kitchen LLC’s or Partner Facility’s equipment or property is damaged, lost or stolen as a direct or indirect result of the action or failure to act appropriately of any student or guest, the student agrees to pay all reasonable costs in full including replacement or reparation of such damaged property. Student Conduct: We expect all students to treat the staff, facilities and their classmates with due respect. Beat Kitchen’s Code of Conduct can be found here: https://beatkitchen.io/code-of-conduct Beat Kitchen LLC reserves the right to exclude or expel any student whose conduct or behaviour is deemed unacceptable. In such cases, there will no be refund of course fee. Decisions are to be made at the management’s discretion. Course Timetable: Beat Kitchen LLC reserves the right to change the dates, times and content of the courses if, in the unlikely event it is necessary. Refund Policy: Students’ places are secured upon full payment or enrollment fee. If Students provide express written notification of cancellation with more than 48 hours’ notice prior to the beginning of the course, Beat Kitchen LLC will issue a 90% refund of any tuition fees paid. Enrollment fees are non-refundable. 10% is to cover admin and credit card interchange fees. With fewer than 48 hours’ notice, Beat Kitchen LLC will not issue any refund, as we may not be able to fill the Student’s space in time. If in the extremely unlikely event we need to cancel a course, we will issue the Student with a prorated refund if a mutually agreeable alternative solution cannot be found, covering the time remaining on the course as determined by Beat Kitchen LLC. Example: if a course is cancelled 30% of the way through, a 70% refund will be issued. If a course is cancelled before the start, a 100% refund will be issued. Students’ Own Equipment: Students are responsible for any equipment they bring on to Beat Kitchen LLC’s or Partner Facility's premises. The Student is responsible for the software and must be the legal owner of software used on the premises. Photo & Video Release: I understand thatBeat Kitchen wishes to use film and photo footage featuring me. I grant the Company exclusive permission to use the Photograph [throughout the world] for [[any of its commercial or non-commercial purposes in all and any media, including, without limitation,] [in the Company’s printed publications, presentations, promotional materials, in the advertising of the Company’s goods or services or on the Company’s website, in its original format or edited or altered in any way which the Company deems appropriate. Beat Kitchen LLC: Accepts no responsibility for loss, damage or theft of personal belongings. Reserves the right to alter advertised instructors at any time. Reserves the right to cancel courses at any time and to transfer bookings to rescheduled dates. Students unable to attend rescheduled dates will be entitled to a refund or other credit. Reserves the right to vary the course materials and to refuse any application or request for a course booking without giving a reason. Takes no responsibility for the quality of services or products provided or offered by third party advertisers and/or vendors. Attorneys Fees Provision: In the event of any litigation arising from or related to services provided under this agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the non-prevailing party all reasonable costs incurred including staff time, court costs, attorneys fees, and all other related expenses incurred in such litigation. In the event of a no-adjudicative settlement of litigation between the parties or a resolution of a dispute by arbitration, the term “prevailing party” shall be determined by that process. Liability Waiver: • In consideration for receiving permission to participate in the activities at Beat Kitchen LLC, I hereby RELEASE, WAIVE, DISCHARGE, AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE Beat Kitchen LLC, the Board of Trustees of Beat Kitchen LLC, their officers, agents, or employees (hereinafter referred to as RELEASEES) from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, and causes of action whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by me, or to any property belonging to me, while participating in such activity, while in, on or upon the premises where the activities are being conducted, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH LOSS IS CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES, or otherwise and regardless of whether such liability arises in tort, contract, strict liability, or otherwise, to the fullest extent allowed by law • I am fully aware of the risks and hazards connected with the activities of Beat Kitchen LLC’s courses, and I am aware that such activities include the risk of injury and even death, and I hereby elect to voluntarily participate in said activities, knowing that the activities may be hazardous to my property and me. I understand that Beat Kitchen LLC does not require me to participate in this activity. I voluntarily assume full responsibility for any risks of loss, property damage, or personal injury, including death, that may be sustained by me, or any loss or damage to property owned by me, as a result of being engaged in such an activities, WHETHER CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF RELEASEES or otherwise, to the fullest extent allowed by law. • I further hereby AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS the RELEASEES from any loss, liability, damage, or costs, including court costs and attorneys’ fees that Releases may incur due to my participation in said activities, WHETHER CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCE OF RELEASEES or otherwise, to the fullest extent allowed by law. • It is my express intent that this Waiver and Hold Harmless Agreement shall bind the members of my family and spouse, if I am alive, and my heirs, assigns and personal representative, if I am deceased, and shall be deemed as a RELEASE, WAIVER, DISCHARGE, AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE the above-named RELEASEES. I hereby further agree that this Waiver of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington State and that any mediation, suit, or other proceeding must be filed or entered into only in Washington State and the federal or state courts of Washington State. Any portion of this document deemed unlawful or unenforceable is severable and shall be stricken without any effect on the enforceability of the remaining provisions. The parties speculate to the personal jurisdiction of the state and federal court of the county of King County, Washington State. This Agreement together with the Plan supersede any and all other prior understandings and agreements, either oral or in writing, between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and constitute the sole and only agreements between the parties with respect to the said subject matter. All prior negotiations and agreements between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof are merged into this Agreement. Each party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises, or agreements, orally or otherwise, have been made by any party or by anyone acting on behalf of any party, which are not embodied in this Agreement or the Plan and that any agreement, statement or promise that is not contained in this Agreement or the Plan shall not be valid or binding or of any force or effect. BY TAKING MY COURSE, I ACKNOWLEDGE AND REPRESENT THAT I have read the foregoing terms and conditions. I am aged 18 or over or I am the parent of a minor who is aged under 18 and I am agreeing on his or her behalf. Law and Jurisdiction: These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by US law and the courts of Washington State shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any claim, dispute or difference which may arise out of them. Severability: If any provision of this contract is held unenforceable, all remaining provisions of this agreement shall remain in full force and effect

Shane Mickelsen teaches music production at Beat Kitchen. Find out more about them here. ⨞⨞ Back Shane Mickelsen Salt Lake City, UT maestro Shane Mickelsen is a composer/conductor holding a bachelor’s of music degree in vocal performance from Utah State University and a master’s of music in music composition from the University of Utah. His music can be streamed on all major platforms, and has performed in Europe, Asia, the Utah State Capitol, and the White House. Shane primarily works to arrange and produce orchestral music for classical and classical crossover artists. He has written for and with artists such as The Piano Guys, Paul Cardall, 92 Keys, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.Lamb of God is his favorite work to conduct. Shane loves the process of auditioning and coaching soloists, rehearsing and refining the choir and orchestra, and seeing the work touch people’s lives.

Nathan Rosenberg teaches music production at Beat Kitchen. Find out more about them here. ⨞⨞ Back Nathan Rosenberg Seattle, WA musical storyteller I'm Nathan Rosenberg and I started Beat Kitchen. I'm a 'recovering' New York City jazz musician turned composer, producer, and studio owner. I currently live in Seattle. Amongst the things for which I am proudest are that I've worked, performed with, and produced some of my own heroes. My background spans many genres and I've produced media for all sorts of stuff like records, picture, commercials and video games. Back in 2014, faced with a quickly changing landscape in music production, I began the process of closing my beloved New York City studio, the Doghouse NYC. Desperate to stay creative and eager to innovate, I joined a revolutionary school: SFPC , The School for Poetic Computation . Here, I began a process of deconstructing the way in which creatives approach technical learning. Although I always continued to make music professionally, for nearly 10 years, I have been working on this problem. I have taught at some of the most prestigious audio training institutions in the world, and I have designed their curricula. I have listened to students, I have spoken with teachers, I have watched the industry evolve and grow. But it became clear to me that I would never truly be satisfied until I built something from the ground up — a place steeped in community, mastery, innovation, and the joy that can only come when one has the freedom to make mistakes along the path to creating something beautiful. That was my kitchen, and what I created — I hope — will be yours.

Beatmaking starts here. Learn the art and craft of producing your own music. Part school, part residency. Feed your creative soul! PRIMARY SKILLS You've mastered a professional music production platform. What now? Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Pro Tools, FL Studio are great places to begin. It's time to turn your attention to the foundations of making your own music. You'll need skills in basic audio engineering such as audio effects , synthesizer basics , and mixing fundamentals. You'll need to understand how to record and interact with hardware . You'll need to start thinking about marketing your music and getting it into the hands of your fans. Enter the Primary Skills Collection. Each course builds off the knowledge you will have built in the Core Skills program. If you already feel confident in your DAW, you can just start here. Prices are listed below. Remember that members pay half-price and that each class (or collection) will incur a $100 enrollment fee at the time of purchase. Request info Effects, Mixing & Synthesis $400 * * active residency required Hardware & Recording $400 * * active residency required Digital Marketplace $400 * * active residency required

How we work and how we play. Our code of conduct is intended to promote a safe and creative environment. Code of Conduct How we work and play is intended to create a safe and supportive space for people to experiment, make mistakes, and grow. Be respectful, be present, bring your best game and be tolerant. We are here to play. We are here to make music. We are here to succeed and to fail. We are here to grow. Be your best self and support those values in yourself, for your class, and for your instructor. This is a team-sport. Overview Work openly Be generous Value full-time participation. What you put into this you will get out of it Speak with respect, assume the most respectful interpretation Step up, step back Unacceptable Behaviors: Violence, threats of violence or violent language directed against another person. Sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic, ableist or otherwise discriminatory jokes and language. Posting or displaying sexually explicit or violent material. Personal insults, particularly those related to gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, or disability. Inappropriate physical contact. You should have someone’s consent before touching them. Unwelcome sexual attention. This includes, sexualized comments or jokes; inappropriate touching, groping, and unwelcomed sexual advances. Deliberate intimidation, stalking or following (online or in person). Advocating for, or encouraging, any of the above behavior. Best practices: Photography: ask for permission Cleaning up your own mess! “I’m messy but not dirty” defaulting to assumption that people are trying to be helpful safe (abilities, backgrounds not questioned, speak my mind, honest) - physically safe. Be respected Appreciating diversity - ESL (English as Second Language) get to know every single persons value asking questions, no bad or dumb questions Welcoming and shared space Respecting teachers / respect for everybody’s different path Mechanisms for feedback (plus/minus/interesting) not afraid of step out of comfort zone, and lost. try something new not afraid to share (skills? ideas?) framework for sharing what we are working on.. Don’t want “one upping” no uninvited interruption, be aware of other people in the conversation Step forward, lean back (speaking up and listening are skills which you can improve.) No sexism, racism, ableism Principles of conversation Accountability / responsibility More: andrew zolli (https://twitter.com/andrew_zolli/status/476360075398119424 ) : together we know more be tough on ideas gentle on people avoid jargon threads beat points proceed with generosity This list is 'borrowed' unabashedly from SFPC.io and also posted here: https://github.com/SFPC/codeofconduct

We give keyboard lessons to hunt-and-peck beat-makers. If your 'axe' has little tiny keys, this class is for you. Keyboard Skills Workshop This course isn't exactly piano lessons, but it wouldn't exactly be wrong to describe it that way. This course is free to members. The object is to give all you two-fingered, hunt-and-peck 'keyboard players' a boost. Most producers find themselves plunking out chords and melodies, often on tiny keyboards. In our experience, with a little help, you can get that job done more efficiently. If you weren't shredding onstage before this class, don't expect to do it after. This music production elective may not turn you into a gigging musician, but you can absolutely expect to hammer out songs, play some groovy chords, and have your workflow significantly altered for the better! Course Length: 6 hours in total Course Meets: Live in select cities In-person Studio Sessions: yes Studio Session Locations: TBD Office & Lab Hours Available: Yes (with membership) NEXT SCHEDULED START DATE: Enroll now!

Alex Poselski teaches music production at Beat Kitchen. Find out more about them here. ⨞⨞ Back Alex Poselski Los Angeles, CA waveform alchemist Alex is a multidisciplinary artist with a focus in electronic music production, video, and writing. Straddling the lines between Creative, Scientist, and Philosopher, he experiments with form, function, and the interplay between mediums. To him, art is as much a learning process as it is a form of expression. Having no formal music training, Alex is a product of the new digital paradigm, as opposed to the traditional road to mastery. Through diligent practice, research, and a focus on pinpointing why things work, he was able to build a solid foundation in his understanding of the music production process. His mission is to make this process easier and more accessible for others, and to explore the alternatives to traditional practices that are made available to us through developments in technology.

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Take command of your computer. Take control of your files. Alt and delete only when necessary. Learn digital hygine at Beat Kitchen Digital Skills for Musicians Take command of your computer. Take control of your files. Alt and delete only when necessary. Learn digital hygine at Beat Kitchen This course is free for members We live in an increasingly digital world. Creative disciplines like music production require competency in computer skills. This short elective is designed to ensure that makers don't fall into the tedious sand-trap of lost files, inefficient work-habits, and general confusion that can impede creatives as they navigate Mac and Windows operating systems. Review the syllabus below and if you don't need this elective, you know who you are. Otherwise, you probably do. Trust us. It's important. Key Concepts: Intro to Computers and Best Practices File Formats Keyboard Shortcuts Computer Best Practices Directory and Storage Strategies Navigating Your Machine Course Length: 6 hours in total Course Meets: Live in select cities In-person Studio Sessions: yes Studio Session Locations: TBD Office & Lab Hours Available: Yes (with membership) NEXT SCHEDULED START DATE: Enroll now!

Charles Noel teaches music production at Beat Kitchen. Find out more about them here. ⨞⨞ Back Charles Noel New York City, NY Ableton-ism Charles is resident Ableton specialist and guru of electronic music production, DJing and performance at the School of Audio Engineering. With more than twenty years of experience in the electronic music industry, Charles has produced albums for labels in Europe and has toured worldwide from North America to Europe and Japan, including after-hours performances for the Detroit Electronic Music Festival with Akufen and Orlando Voorn and the SONAR festival in Barcelona, appearing alongside Jeff Mills, Aphex Twin, Richard Divine, Matmos and John Peel. He toured Japan with Fumiya Tanaka and label mate Ricardo Villaobos, where he headlined at the world-famous Liquid Room in Tokyo. New York City-based Midwestern transplant, Charles worked quietly behind the scenes of electronic dance music throughout the 1990s, overseeing the experimental imprint called the 21-22 Corporation and being a core member of the legendary Ele_mental art and music collective. Considered by his peers as one of the leading future music producers in NYC, Archetyp’s music is appearing on DJ charts worldwide and can be heard from influential labels such as Futuristica, Raw Fusion, Moonstarr’s Public Transit Records, Cookin’, Bagpack and more.

Dorothea Tachler teaches music production at Beat Kitchen. Find out more about them here. ⨞⨞ Back Dorothea Tachler Berlin troubadour Dorothea Tachler is a musician and composer who was born and raised in Munich, Germany as the child of Korean and German-Croatian parents. After graduating in classical music there at the Academy for Music, she toured around the world with German, Japanese and American bands singing and playing different instruments (violin, keys, bass, guitar and more), constantly exploring and performing different genres. Touring the world led her to New York where she started composing music for films, but also other music projects including her own bands My Favourite Things and Hunki Dori, besides playing with many talented musicians of the New Yorker music scene, embracing even more genres and instruments. Collaboration in music and film is something she loves and is constantly doing, from big corporate clients like Burt’s Bees and Sesame Street to up and coming film makers, artists, students, individualists. Making records, soundtracks and other audio-related productions as a one-woman-operation, she became a well-versed sound engineer, producer and arranger. Currently she’s residing in Berlin and working on her next album, and playing around town with the local musicians. To get a sense of her work, you can visit her website dorotheatachler.com

Not a beginner? Dive deep into mixing, mastering, sound-design, audio engineering, and songwriting with our experts. MASTERCLASS COLLECTION Mixing Masterclass $400 * * active residency required Synthesist Masterclass $400 * * active residency required Songwriter Masterclass $400 * * active residency required Mastering Masterclass $400 * * active residency required Recording Studio Masterclass $900 * * active residency required YOU ARE READY FOR THIS It's time to dive deep... Not a beginner anymore? These music production classes aren't for rookies. Dive deep into audio engineering , mixing , mastering , sound-design and songwriting with our experts. Don't worry. You are prepared for this now! We've got you! * As with all our courses, if you book them separately from the rest of your package, you will be subject to an additional enrollment fee of $100 (including members). Enroll in collection