Saffron x B.A.D. present: Tech Dissect w/ [M]

The music tech industry is currently composed of just 5% women.Our mission is to increase that figure, advancing gender equality in the sector by creating safe spaces for women and non-binary people to learn and build confidence.

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Join sonic artist and audio technologist [M] for an online music coding workshop.

<h3>Saffron, in collaboration with Black Artist Database (B.A.D.) are delighted to announce a three-month series of online music production workshops for women, trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming people worldwide.</h3><h4> </h4>Tech Dissect is a regular workshop series that sits as part of Saffron’s digital member's club, with different guest hosts taking the reins each month to share their production insights. For the B.A.D. residency taking place this January, February and March, sessions are hosted by creators in the B.A.D. network.Workshops are designed to support individuals of all experience levels to build confidence, community and technical understanding of music creation using Ableton Live. Workshops will take place on Zoom and will last 90 minutes. No previous experience using Ableton Live is required. Attendees can download a free version of the software in the sessions <a href="https://www.ableton.com/en/trial/" title="https://www.ableton.com/en/trial/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>.<h3> </h3><h3>WORKSHOP 2: SOFTWARE SYNERGY W/ [M]</h3>SONIC PI AND ABLETON LIVEJoin [M] as they usher you into the world of music coding using Sonic Pi, a free and open-source live-coding music synthesizer and performance software. In this workshop [M] will give you an introduction to Sonic Pi and explore how it can communicate with Ableton Live.A note on technical languageBoth DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations such as Ableton Live) and music coding software serve the purpose of music creation, but they cater to different approaches and user preferences.DAWs offer a visual, user-friendly environment for music production, while music coding software appeals to those who want to explore music creation through text based approaches. This workshop is designed for those interested in exploring using both.Other sessions in this series are hosted by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cocoem__/" title="https://www.instagram.com/cocoem__/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Coco Em</a> (31 Jan), and B.A.D. co-founder <a href="https://www.instagram.com/niks_bad/" title="https://www.instagram.com/niks_bad/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">NIKS</a> (28 Mar). <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/saffron-16642980023" title="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/saffron-16642980023">Click here</a> to view the full lineup of workshops,

<h3>ABOUT [M]</h3>[M] manifests as one of the most authentic artistic voices to emerge from Nairobi, Kenya. Their understanding of the enigma that is depth and darkness; the beauty of it, within it, is well experienced and connoted in their compositions, mixes and sonic art.This is what sets them apart, their ability and willingness to traverse the unexplored spaces and translate that into their artistry giving them the edge and feeling that is [M]: from their debut album her [art] (2019), to their recent album Transition (2023), to independent works on Bandcamp and notable experimental music mixes: Rinse FM with Jokkoo Collective, internet public radio with KMRU.Despite being a self-taught artist they have carved out their space in prominent music spaces by incorporating experimentation techniques into their compositions using creative coding synthesizers such as sonic pi and hydra, digital audio workstations such as Ableton and FL studio, and samplers such as Koala, earning them the recognition as a progressive experimental music artist and creative technologist.Through dedication and consistency, they have gained credibility in academia, seeing them invited as a keynote speaker to share on their experience using open-source stem techniques at the Ubiquitous Music Conference and as a guest tutor on experimental music approaches at the Santuri Electronic Music Academy.Their sonic artistry continues to unravel through their sonic research: Cycles of Peace, an investigation into historical cycles of peace and conflict bringing awareness to the pattern, with the hope of developing a framework to exit the cycles into continual bliss of existence, featured in installations at: Cordova Gallery, Matza Edgelands exhibition and sounds of Nairobi; Slap installation. The rewarding free-form approaches gained through creative coding inspires them to share the craft, co-founding Byte: a platform that shares and nurtures artists in the world of creative coding.[M]’s palette: a blend of natural everyday acoustics with electronic sounds, has become a tool to connect with people deeply through music, reflecting their desire for profound human connection. True to themself, they have and continue to craft a world of endless possibilities by research and teaching and are constantly appreciating the boundless connectivity the scene offers.<a href="https://www.instagram.com/monrhea_" title="https://www.instagram.com/monrhea_" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">INSTAGRAM</a><a href="https://monrhea.bandcamp.com/" title="https://monrhea.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">BANDCAMP</a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/6ahiiMo3T6dYgT4yCezQRD?si=HJ3KgxVcReWJsnu1Z2QTrQ&nd=1&dlsi=8d96536ab89544bb" title="https://open.spotify.com/album/6ahiiMo3T6dYgT4yCezQRD?si=HJ3KgxVcReWJsnu1Z2QTrQ&nd=1&dlsi=8d96536ab89544bb" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">SPOTIFY</a>

<h3>ACCESS</h3>Access to these sessions is free for members of Saffron’s online community, Saffron Members Club. Saffron Membership starts at just £5.50 per month and provides access to regular online workshops, an online community space, video masterclasses, free music tech tools, discounts and much more.<a href="http://saffronmusic.co.uk/members" title="http://saffronmusic.co.uk/members" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Join Saffron Members Club</a>We never want money to be a barrier to people accessing music tech, so if you are unable to afford a ticket but believe you would benefit from attending these workshops, please email us on <a href="mailto:members@saffronmusic.co.uk" title="mailto:members@saffronmusic.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">members@saffronmusic.co.uk</a>.Workshops are open to people worldwide, but will be running at 7.30 pm GMT so please bear differences in time zone in mind. If you purchase a ticket but are unable to attend live, you will automatically be emailed a recording of the workshop(s) after the event.

We are committed to making our online events as accessible as possible. We have created a guidance document about this - Click <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRs31PWB94WL3306XSqAMXAwKBc3S_YkNkRNzWRiPvJ1pcevGulzRm0jVd43INsTQ/pub" title="https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRs31PWB94WL3306XSqAMXAwKBc3S_YkNkRNzWRiPvJ1pcevGulzRm0jVd43INsTQ/pub" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a> to view the accessibility document. Alternatively, please email us with any access requirements you may have: hello@saffronmusic.co.uk <h3>GENDER POLICY</h3>The gender imbalance in the music technology industry is well-recognised. While we are absolutely not ‘anti-men’, we see that a shorter-term solution is to provide fellowship and learning environments that are not dominated by the cisgender male perspective. Therefore, these workshops are intended for women, non-binary, trans and gender non-conforming people to attend. While we do not ban cisgender men from attending, we hope that they will respect that this event is not intended for them.

<h3>ABOUT SAFFRON</h3>Saffron is a non-profit organisation whose mission is to advance gender equality in the music tech sector by creating safer spaces for marginalised people to learn, create and grow confidently through forward-thinking technological music creation, DJ and music industry experience.Saffron’s work focuses on educational courses, online workshops, mentoring, a global members club and an artist development and label platform. We are building a future industry that is inclusive and diverse. Founded in Bristol UK in 2015, Saffron has grown from a one-woman operation to an initiative supporting thousands of people worldwide to find music education and community.<a href="http://saffronmusic.co.uk/sign-up" title="http://saffronmusic.co.uk/sign-up" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sign-up</a> to the Saffron newsletter <a href="https://saffronmusic.co.uk/contact/" title="https://saffronmusic.co.uk/contact/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Contact</a> Saffron<a href="http://safffronmusic.co.uk" title="http://safffronmusic.co.uk" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Safffronmusic.co.uk</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/SaffronRecords" title="https://www.instagram.com/SaffronRecords" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> /<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Saffronrecords" title="https://www.facebook.com/Saffronrecords" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Facebook</a> /<a href="https://twitter.com/SaffronRecords" title="https://twitter.com/SaffronRecords" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Twitter</a> <h3>ABOUT B.A.D.</h3>Black Artist Database (formerly known as Black Bandcamp) is a community-based platform, hosting a wealth of international Black-owned record labels, artists, producers and bands.<a href="https://www.blackartistdatabase.co/" title="https://www.blackartistdatabase.co/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Blackartistdatabase.co</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/blackartistdatabase" title="https://www.instagram.com/blackartistdatabase" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> / <a href="https://www.facebook.com/blackartistdatabase" title="https://www.facebook.com/blackartistdatabase" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a> / <a href="https://twitter.com/blackartistdata" title="https://twitter.com/blackartistdata" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a> <h3>ABOUT ABLETON</h3>There’s a global community of music makers using Ableton’s creative tools and resources. Creating and performing music with Ableton software and hardware instruments: Live, Push, Link and Note. And sharing and exploring ideas through Loop, Learning Music and Learning Synths.Ableton was set up in Berlin in 1999 by the same musicians who lead the company today. Now it's made up of around 500 employees across the world, working together on things that inspire people to get started and go further as music makers.<a href="http://www.ableton.com" title="http://www.ableton.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.ableton.com</a>

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