The Riekes Center Hip Hop Workshop offers comprehensive instruction for students interested in developing their skills in the elements of hip hop. Whether you are interested in improving as a rapper or you want to learn the ins and outs of music production, this 12-week program will provide you with the tools you are looking for.
Music Production
• Sound Basics & Recording Basics
• Introduction to Digital Audio
• Basic Music Theory
• Musical Instruments
• DAWs
• MIDI/Sequencers
• Keyboards/Sound Modules
• Samplers/Sampling
• Loop Based Recording
• Song Arrangement
• Effects
• Microphones/Preamps
• Modern Production Techniques
Lyricism
• Art/Expression
• Sub Genres of Hip Hop
• History/Appreciation
• Style/Content
• Rhythm/Syllable Placement
• Metaphors/Similes
• Song Structure
For more information contact Aidan Young at (650) 298-3419 or aidan@riekes.org
Financial Aid
The Riekes Center is a non-profit organization and we offer financial aid for all of our programs. To apply for financial aid, click here to download the application or contact Ali at atyson@riekes.org or (650) 364-2509.
