Jack Drum Arts, an arts organisation based in Crook, is offering a 12-week online Electronic Music-Making course for girls and young women.

The project is funded by Spirit 2012’s Female Carers Music Fund. The definition of carer is very broad and includes registered and unregistered carers, girls who may provide care for siblings, and mums. Throughout the pandemic, the number of people providing care has increased and most people will be eligible for the course

Online Electronic Music-Making for Women and Girls
Wednesdays 21st October – 20th January (with a break 23rd & 30th December)

6pm – 8pm via Zoom

FREE

Absolutely no experience necessary

Lady Gaga. Björk. Kate Bush. Annie Lennox. Goldfrapp. Ladyhawke. What have they got in common? They’re all women who smashed their way onto the electric music scene, and you can too!

Join world-class professional drummer and musician Cat Myers to learn all about the basics of electronic music-making in a friendly and welcoming environment. From synths to samples, loops to lyrics, she’ll guide you step-by-step towards your own personal compositions. All you need to take part is a laptop or tablet device and access to wi-fi.

Cat Myers is an accomplished session drummer, composer & drum tutor, in the past few years she’s mainly been touring the world with KT Tunstall & Mogwai. As a Roland Artist, Cat specialises in incorporating electronics & samples into drumming, attempting to push the boundaries of what she can play live. www.catmyers.com

This course is aimed at female carers of any age living in the North East of England. The definition of ‘care’ is very broad and includes parental responsibilities and supporting isolating individuals. If in doubt, get in touch for a chat.

To register a place please email [email protected] with the following information:
Name of course

Your Name and Date of Birth

Mobile Phone Number

Postcode

Any disability organisers should be aware of

Access to the sessions will only be given to those who register via email. Consent will be required from a parent/carer for anyone under 18 years of age.

Delivered by Jack Drum Arts and funded by Spirit 2012’s Carers’ Music Fund, putting women and girls with caring responsibilities front and centre, offering them opportunities for fun, creative expression and (re)discovery of self through music-making.

Priority will be given to those who have not taken part in a full Sound Out! course. There is, however, a waiting list so do get in touch.

Find the facebook event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/998930450581625/

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