Audio Concepts for the Absolute Beginner
- Folk
- Online Classes
- Singer/Songwriter
**THIS IS AN ONLINE CLASS**
Audio Concepts for the Absolute Beginner is an entry-level class for anyone who’s curious about audio but doesn’t know where to start. Whether you’re a musician, music fan, songwriter, performer, or just someone looking to learn something new, this class will walk you through the absolute basics of working with sound. We’ll cover beginner audio concepts including: signal flow, recording, editing, basic mixing, loops, and virtual instruments, all within GarageBand’s beginner-friendly interface.
This class is ideal for those with little to no prior experience who want to start creating music or recording ideas at home.
Students should have access to a Mac or iOS device with GarageBand installed, plus a pair of headphones or speakers for listening. If you’ve always wanted to learn more about sound recording but found it intimidating, this class is a great place to begin.
This class will be held from 6:30-7:45pm ET on Tuesdays, July 29, Aug 5, 12, 19
Please note: The class will be held online.
Limited to students 18 yrs of age or older; Pre-sales are highly encouraged! Online sale ends 1 hour before the class begins. 4 students are required for this class to meet. If a class is cancelled due to low enrollment, you will be notified and receive a full refund.
Kayla Blackburn
- Singer/Songwriter
Kayla Blackburn is an audio engineer and indie-folk singer-songwriter. Kayla’s expertise as an engineer is in recording, mixing, mastering, and live sound. She has been on staff at Plaid Dog Recording since 2020 and has engineered numerous projects at The Record Co. She is a freelance A1 (front-of-house engineer) and A2 in the Boston area. Artists/Clients she has worked with include: Anjimile, Biitchseat, Ella McDonald, Oprah, Aroof Aftab, Fabiola Mendez, autumnal, and the NAACP.
As a songwriter, Kayla draws inspiration from artists like Patty Griffin and Tracy Chapman, with her captivating folk songs that pull you in and remind you of the profound, yet painful human experience. With her songs about hope and justice, she strives to promote radical change through art. She is currently working on her debut studio album with producer, Ainjel Emme, to be released in 2026. Her musical background prior to her education at Berklee College of Music (B.M. 2021, Music Production & Engineering), was primarily classical voice training. Her background as a vocalist has made her passionate about choral music and vocal production, exploring the intersection of choral arrangements and technology.
