Basics of the Recording Studio: Music Production at the Library

Learn to use the recording studio, located right here at the Brooklyn Public Library. Limited to five participants, this workshop opens the doors to the recording studio for beginners. With the help of a facilitator, you will be guided step-by-step through a studio session -- setting up a mic and recording vocals, using computer software and a MIDI keyboard, plugging in a guitar, and adding live sounds. This two-hour workshop will be student-run, meaning the only curriculum is to create music together, all while exploring the studio along the way.

This workshop is for beginners -- if you already have experience with music production, we encourage you to attend the next Advanced Guided Studio Session: Music Production at the Library.

We invite you to email ahead of time at infocommons@bklynlibrary.org with a short description of your project and the issues you would like to explore in the session. Note that sending in a description of your project does not guarantee a spot in the class. Space is limited to 5. First come, first served; to secure a spot, sign up at the Info Commons Reference Desk 30 minutes in advance of the session.

Carlos Hernandez is a musician, producer and audio engineer from Brooklyn, NY. With over 20 years experience running studio sessions, Carlos has become a go-to producer for NYC underground music, working with artists such as Princess Nokia, Palehound, Juan Wauters, Frankie Cosmos, Rachika Nayar, Nappy Nina, Eartheater, and many more.

His band, Ava Luna, has been described by the New York Times as "...post-soul... pulsating from one energy to another, suggesting art project and ritual." And his 2022 solo album was described by Pitchfork as "an excellent solo album of minimalist funk and R&B pared down to its barest essence."