Gray Area Grand Theater: Techno Improvisation with Beat DJ

In this workshop you will learn the fundamentals of creating techno music live with Beat DJ, a livecoding program you control by typing simple commands. You will learn composition techniques essential for improvising techno including hypnotic loop construction, tension control, mixing, and on-the-fly decision making. New possibilities for improvisation, performance, collaboration, and experimentation will open up in your electronic music workflow allowing for further growth after the class.

This class welcomes beginners who are new to electronic music and performance, as well as experienced musicians looking to learn a new livecoding tool.