This event is tied to a circuit of workshops, in partnership with Multnomah County Library, called FIRST TRY. The concept behind these sessions is to create an opportunity to learn about specific aspects of audio/video and help connect the dots on how you can get started + further your understanding.

This will be a four part series, once a week, focus on the foundational methods of making music within Ableton. Laptops and headphones will be available for use, so don’t feel pressured to come with anything other than some stoke and willingness to try new things.

If you never thought you’d explore something like this - there’s a first try for everything.

This event is tied to a circuit of workshops, in partnership with Multnomah County Library, called FIRST TRY. The concept behind these sessions is to create an opportunity to learn about specific aspects of audio/video and help connect the dots on how you can get started + further your understanding.

This will be a four part series, once a week, focus on the foundational methods of making music within Ableton. Laptops and headphones will be available for use, so don’t feel pressured to come with anything other than some stoke and willingness to try new things.

If you never thought you’d explore something like this - there’s a first try for everything.

This event is tied to a circuit of workshops, in partnership with Multnomah County Library, called FIRST TRY. The concept behind these sessions is to create an opportunity to learn about specific aspects of audio/video and help connect the dots on how you can get started + further your understanding.

This will be a four part series, once a week, focus on the foundational methods of making music within Ableton. Laptops and headphones will be available for use, so don’t feel pressured to come with anything other than some stoke and willingness to try new things.

If you never thought you’d explore something like this - there’s a first try for everything.

This event is tied to a circuit of workshops, in partnership with Multnomah County Library, called FIRST TRY. The concept behind these sessions is to create an opportunity to learn about specific aspects of audio/video and help connect the dots on how you can get started + further your understanding.

This will be a four part series, once a week, focus on the foundational methods of making music within Ableton. Laptops and headphones will be available for use, so don’t feel pressured to come with anything other than some stoke and willingness to try new things.

If you never thought you’d explore something like this - there’s a first try for everything.

This event is tied to a circuit of workshops, in partnership with Multnomah County Library, called FIRST TRY. The concept behind these sessions is to create an opportunity to learn about specific aspects of audio/video and help connect the dots on how you can get started + further your understanding.

This will be a four part series, once a week, focus on the foundational methods of making music within Ableton. Laptops and headphones will be available for use, so don’t feel pressured to come with anything other than some stoke and willingness to try new things.

If you never thought you’d explore something like this - there’s a first try for everything.

This event is tied to a circuit of workshops, in partnership with Multnomah County Library, called FIRST TRY. The concept behind these sessions is to create an opportunity to learn about specific aspects of audio/video and help connect the dots on how you can get started + further your understanding.

This will be a four part series, once a week, focus on the foundational methods of making music within Ableton. Laptops and headphones will be available for use, so don’t feel pressured to come with anything other than some stoke and willingness to try new things.

If you never thought you’d explore something like this - there’s a first try for everything.

This event is tied to a circuit of workshops, in partnership with Multnomah County Library, called FIRST TRY. The concept behind these sessions is to create an opportunity to learn about specific aspects of audio/video and help connect the dots on how you can get started + further your understanding.

This will be a four part series, once a week, focus on the foundational methods of making music within Ableton. Laptops and headphones will be available for use, so don’t feel pressured to come with anything other than some stoke and willingness to try new things.

If you never thought you’d explore something like this - there’s a first try for everything.

This event is tied to a circuit of workshops, in partnership with Multnomah County Library, called FIRST TRY. The concept behind these sessions is to create an opportunity to learn about specific aspects of audio/video and help connect the dots on how you can get started + further your understanding.

This will be a four part series, once a week, focus on the foundational methods of making music within Ableton. Laptops and headphones will be available for use, so don’t feel pressured to come with anything other than some stoke and willingness to try new things.

If you never thought you’d explore something like this - there’s a first try for everything.

This event is tied to a circuit of workshops, in partnership with Multnomah County Library, called FIRST TRY. The concept behind these sessions is to create an opportunity to learn about specific aspects of audio/video and help connect the dots on how you can get started + further your understanding.

This will be a four part series, once a week, focus on the foundational knowledge related to livestreaming. Laptops and headphones will be available for use, so don’t feel pressured to come with anything other than some stoke and willingness to try new things.

If you never thought you’d explore something like this - there’s a first try for everything.

This event is tied to a circuit of workshops, in partnership with Multnomah County Library, called FIRST TRY. The concept behind these sessions is to create an opportunity to learn about specific aspects of audio/video and help connect the dots on how you can get started + further your understanding.

This will be a four part series, once a week, focus on the foundational knowledge related to livestreaming. Laptops and headphones will be available for use, so don’t feel pressured to come with anything other than some stoke and willingness to try new things.

If you never thought you’d explore something like this - there’s a first try for everything.

This event is tied to a circuit of workshops, in partnership with Multnomah County Library, called FIRST TRY. The concept behind these sessions is to create an opportunity to learn about specific aspects of audio/video and help connect the dots on how you can get started + further your understanding.

This will be a four part series, once a week, focus on the foundational methods of making music within Ableton. Laptops and headphones will be available for use, so don’t feel pressured to come with anything other than some stoke and willingness to try new things.

If you never thought you’d explore something like this - there’s a first try for everything.

This event is tied to a circuit of workshops, in partnership with Multnomah County Library, called FIRST TRY. The concept behind these sessions is to create an opportunity to learn about specific aspects of audio/video and help connect the dots on how you can get started + further your understanding.

This will be a four part series, once a week, focus on the foundational knowledge related to livestreaming. Laptops and headphones will be available for use, so don’t feel pressured to come with anything other than some stoke and willingness to try new things.

If you never thought you’d explore something like this - there’s a first try for everything.

This event is tied to a circuit of workshops, in partnership with Multnomah County Library, called FIRST TRY. The concept behind these sessions is to create an opportunity to learn about specific aspects of audio/video and help connect the dots on how you can get started + further your understanding.

This will be a four part series, once a week, focus on the foundational knowledge related to livestreaming. Laptops and headphones will be available for use, so don’t feel pressured to come with anything other than some stoke and willingness to try new things.

If you never thought you’d explore something like this - there’s a first try for everything.

This event is tied to a circuit of workshops, in partnership with Multnomah County Library, called FIRST TRY. The concept behind these sessions is to create an opportunity to learn about specific aspects of audio/video and help connect the dots on how you can get started + further your understanding.

Come learn how to craft original compositions with the art of sample manipulation. Through hands-on exercises, we hope to help folks learn essential techniques for precise chopping, tempo synchronization and creative arrangement. We’ll be using Ableton as the main tool of focus for this. This class will be led by Alex Meltzer, who has without a doubt put in probably a million/billion hours nerding out and learning how to sample with many mediums of musical tools.

This workshop is FREE, so please feel free to hang out! Laptops and headphones will be available for use.

If you never thought you’d explore something like this - there’s a first try for everything.

This event is tied to a circuit of workshops, in partnership with Multnomah County Library, called FIRST TRY. The concept behind these sessions is to create an opportunity to learn about specific aspects of audio/video and help connect the dots on how you can get started + further your understanding.

We have the special opportunity of working with the Gregory Heights Library to offer this class in Vietnamese, led by Josh Le (aka Letjoux). Josh is a day one member of EXT. 606, and is an incredible musician/artist/person. This class will focus on the foundational methods of making music within Ableton, and will be focused on serving the Vietnamese community that resides in the Portland area.

This workshop is FREE, so please feel free to hang out! Laptops and headphones will be available for use.

If you never thought you’d explore something like this - there’s a first try for everything.

This free event is tied to a circuit of workshops, in partnership with Multnomah County Library, called FIRST TRY. The concept behind these sessions is to create an opportunity to learn about specific aspects of audio/video and help connect the dots on how you can get started + further your understanding.

This class will be focused on the foundational methods of making music within Ableton. Laptops and headphones will be available for use, so don’t feel pressured to come with anything other than some stoke and willingness to try new things. Emze, who has been a day one member of 606, will be leading this class!

If you never thought you’d explore something like this - there’s a first try for everything.

This event is tied to a circuit of workshops, in partnership with Multnomah County Library, called FIRST TRY. The concept behind these sessions is to create an opportunity to learn about specific aspects of audio/video and help connect the dots on how you can get started + further your understanding.

Come learn how to craft original compositions with the art of sample manipulation. Through hands-on exercises, we hope to help folks learn essential techniques for precise chopping, tempo synchronization and creative arrangement. We’ll be using Ableton as the main tool of focus for this. This class will be led by Auvie Sinclair, who makes incredible music that utilizes samples in a way that will make you feel like there is no limit to what you can do creatively.

This workshop is FREE, so please feel free to hang out! Laptops and headphones will be available for use.

If you never thought you’d explore something like this - there’s a first try for everything.

We’re starting up a circuit of workshops, in partnership with Multnomah County Library, called FIRST TRY. The concept behind these sessions is to create an opportunity to learn about specific aspects of audio/video and help connect the dots on how you can get started + further your understanding.

Stoked to have @devonwho as a guest presenter for this series on synthesis. Devon is a major influence for us at 606 with the art he’s put out and has been teaching sound design through synthesis for a while now. He’s a great person and it’s an honor to have him in the loop. There will be laptops available for use if you don’t have one with Ableton (main tool we’re utilizing) installed and all the sessions are FREE.

Come hang out and make some bleeps and bloops with us. If you never thought you’d explore something like this - there’s a first try for everything.

A Beat Happening is a free, monthly, all ages, all genres, all identify inclusive music producer and DJ showcase based in Portland, Oregon. For the March 2024 edition of our 7 year anniversary series, we’ll be back with a live concert at EXT.606 recording studio. Featuring a stacked lineup of local beatmakers and DJs curated with a mix of new folks and alumni of previous ABH events over the last six years.

The show will feature a DJ set by DJ Aspen and performances by producers DinnerWitJesus (beats), Candid (rhymes), Chaz Van Queen (beats), Floyd Vader (beats), and Omari Jazz (beats). Hosted by Luvjonez and Free Tillman.

If you’re interested in a chance at joining us at the studio, please fill out the RSVP form below.

Follow the artists and partners on IG:

DJ ASPEN https://www.instagram.com/a.spendabeat/

DINNERWITJESUS https://www.instagram.com/dinnerwitjesus/

CANDID https://www.instagram.com/candid.ramblings/

CHAZ VAN QUEEN https://www.instagram.com/chazvanqueen/

FLOYD VADER https://www.instagram.com/_floydvader/

OMARI JAZZ https://www.instagram.com/omarijazz/

A BEAT HAPPENING https://www.instagram.com/abeathappening

LUVJONEZ https://www.instagram.com/luvjonezmusic

FREE TILLMAN https://www.instagram.com/leehtillman

EXT.606 https://www.instagram.com/ext.606

PROSPER PORTLAND https://www.instagram.com/prosperportland

PORTLAND FILM & EVENTS https://www.instagram.com/portlandeventsandfilmoffice

RACC https://www.instagram.com/regionalarts

WHEN

SUNDAY
MARCH 17, 2024
4:00-7:00 PM
FREE • ALL AGES

LOCATION
EXT.606 RECORDING STUDIO
420 SW WASHINGTON ST, SUITE 606
Portland, OR 97204
ext606.com

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A Beat Happening is a free, all ages, monthly, BIPOC and LGBTQIA-centered, inclusive, music producer and DJ showcase based in Portland, Oregon featuring all genres, all skill levels, and all levels of experience.

We’re starting up a circuit of workshops, in partnership with Multnomah County Library, called FIRST TRY. The concept behind these sessions is to create an opportunity to learn about specific aspects of audio/video and help connect the dots on how you can get started + further your understanding.

Stoked to have @devonwho as a guest presenter for this series on synthesis. Devon is a major influence for us at 606 with the art he’s put out and has been teaching sound design through synthesis for a while now. He’s a great person and it’s an honor to have him in the loop. There will be laptops available for use if you don’t have one with Ableton (main tool we’re utilizing) installed and all the sessions are FREE.

Come hang out and make some bleeps and bloops with us. If you never thought you’d explore something like this - there’s a first try for everything.

We’re starting up a circuit of workshops, in partnership with Multnomah County Library, called FIRST TRY. The concept behind these sessions is to create an opportunity to learn about specific aspects of audio/video and help connect the dots on how you can get started + further your understanding.

Stoked to have @devonwho as a guest presenter for this series on synthesis. Devon is a major influence for us at 606 with the art he’s put out and has been teaching sound design through synthesis for a while now. He’s a great person and it’s an honor to have him in the loop. There will be laptops available for use if you don’t have one with Ableton (main tool we’re utilizing) installed and all the sessions are FREE.

Come hang out and make some bleeps and bloops with us. If you never thought you’d explore something like this - there’s a first try for everything.

We’re starting up a circuit of workshops, in partnership with Multnomah County Library, called FIRST TRY. The concept behind these sessions is to create an opportunity to learn about specific aspects of audio/video and help connect the dots on how you can get started + further your understanding.

Stoked to have @devonwho as a guest presenter for this series on synthesis. Devon is a major influence for us at 606 with the art he’s put out and has been teaching sound design through synthesis for a while now. He’s a great person and it’s an honor to have him in the loop. There will be laptops available for use if you don’t have one with Ableton (main tool we’re utilizing) installed and all the sessions are FREE.

Come hang out and make some bleeps and bloops with us. If you never thought you’d explore something like this - there’s a first try for everything.

Stoked to announce the first A Beat Happening event for 2024, hosted at EXT. 606’s studio. This will be a limited in-person event and livestreamed for your viewing pleasure.

If you’re interested in a chance at joining us at the studio, please fill out the RSVP form below.