Music Production at the Library: Keyboards and MIDI

Mon, Jun 16 2025
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Central Library, Info Commons Lab

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Learn the basics of keyboards, right here at the Brooklyn Public Library. This workshop will cover the basics of the piano keyboard at a beginner level, including notes, chords, scales, and melody. Keyboards will be provided to share. Using GarageBand, plus a keyboard, we will learn to play a few simple songs. We will learn how to use and read MIDI charts. And finally, we will create a new simple song together from scratch.

Up to 15 laptops with Garageband will be provided. First come, first served; sign up at the Info Commons Reference Desk 30 minutes in advance of the session. If you have access to a MacBook yourself, you are welcome to bring it.

Carlos Hernandez is a musician, producer and audio engineer from Brooklyn, NY. With over 20 years experience running recording sessions, Carlos has become a go-to producer for NYC underground music, working with artists such as Princess Nokia, Palehound, L’Rain, 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.” 

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Add to My Calendar 06/16/2025 05:30 pm 06/16/2025 07:30 pm America/New_York Music Production at the Library: Keyboards and MIDI <p dir="ltr"><span>Learn the basics of keyboards, right here at the Brooklyn Public Library. This workshop will cover the basics of the piano keyboard at a beginner level, including notes, chords, scales, and melody. Keyboards will be provided to share. Using GarageBand, plus a keyboard, we will learn to play a few simple songs. We will learn how to use and read MIDI charts. And finally, we will create a new simple song together from scratch.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><strong>Up to 15 laptops with Garageband will be provided. First come, first served; sign up at the Info Commons Reference Desk 30 minutes in advance of the session. If you have access to a MacBook yourself, you are welcome to bring it.</strong></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Carlos Hernandez is a musician, producer and audio engineer from Brooklyn, NY. With over 20 years experience running recording sessions, Carlos has become a go-to producer for NYC underground music, working with artists such as&nbsp;</span><strong>Princess Nokia</strong><span>,&nbsp;</span><strong>Palehound</strong><span>,&nbsp;</span><strong>L’Rain</strong><span>,&nbsp;</span><strong>Juan Wauters</strong><span>,&nbsp;</span><strong>Frankie Cosmos, Rachika… Brooklyn Public Library - Central Library, Info Commons Lab MM/DD/YYYY 60