Learn foundations of drum programming as we explore the functions of the step sequencer, available in most DAWs. Provided for your first class will be a link to download a FREE drumkit to use on your productions.
This workshop will be taught by SammAyOnTheBeat
Born in 1987, Samuel Lee a.k.a. “SammAyOnTheBeat” was raised in Bronx, NY where Sunday's in the church became an early building block to his musical development. During junior high, he was introduced to FL Studio causing him to develop a deep interest in music production. Samuel attended and graduated from the Institute of Audio Research and furthered his education by being involved in internships with Smash Studios and Daddy’s House Recording Studio. In 2009, he became a teaching artist for Thurgood Marshall Academy in Harlem, NY, where he developed a new passion for teaching — and eventually led Samuel to join Building Beats. Moving forward in his career, he has earned placements with MTV 2 "Off The Bat", "Girl Code" & "Guy Code" and is currently a member of production company ARESVP, curators of events, concerts, and artist development.
This workshop is free and open to all - no experience or software required. All workshops will be held on zoom & registration is required. You will be emailed a link to join the workshop within 90 minutes of start time. We recommend you download Zoom for your mobile device or computer prior to the start of the workshop.
**Explore the Beat is part of New York Music Month Extended Play, an initiative of the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment.