Duration: 75 minutes
Where to go: Room 11, 3rd Floor
This session offers a practical introduction to ElektroLOUD, JM Norway’s approach to making music production more accessible, playful and inclusive for children and young people.
Teaching music production can be challenging: the software can feel overwhelming, the possibilities seem endless, and many young people do not easily see themselves in the producer role. In this workshop, participants will get to experience some of the methods and exercises developed through ElektroLOUD to lower these barriers and spark curiosity.
The session includes hands-on activities that can be used to explore music production with kids and youth, regardless of previous experience. It will be facilitated by former participants, highlighting peer learning and the importance of creating spaces where young people can grow through experimentation, shared ideas and confidence-building.
The workshop also marks the release of JM Norway’s new ElektroLOUD handbook (in Norwegian): a practical resource for anyone who wants to teach or lead activities in electronic music production. The handbook gathers methods and reflections developed through years of practice and is designed as a flexible tool for educators, facilitators and organisers.
Workshop Facilitators:
Nor Sarira is a music producer, vocalist and artist. She came into the ElektroLOUD! project as a participant in 2022 in search for a music producer space that felt safe and inclusive. In recent years she has held both introductory and intermediate ElektroLOUD! workshops at several youth centres in Oslo. She is passionate about making music production accessible for marginalised people.
Elias Siebke Branæs primarily works with sound and lighting. As a teenager, they participated first in LOUD and later in ElektroLOUD!. These experiences had a profound impact on them, inspiring a deep sense of creativity and confidence as a beginner that continues to shape their work today. They are especially drawn to DIY solutions, making use of available resources and fostering collaboration in the creative process. Elias is passionate about making music and helping others discover the same sense of confidence and creative freedom they once found through LOUD and ElektroLOUD!.
Please Note: Spaces are limited for this workshop. To secure your place, please contact saba@jmn.no
