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MESS School

Engage with the history, technique, and artistry of electronic sound and music creation presented in a format that is flexible, affordable, and artist-driven.

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MESS Professional Development Course

A 12-class course delivered by established artists and industry professionals, created to transform emerging practitioners into established artists.

The MESS Professional Development (PD) course is a wide-ranging program designed for electronic sound and music artists looking to move their practice into a profession. Each week, experienced people share their practical skills and knowledge to provide the inspiration and confidence that comes with understanding.

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MESS Workshops

Taking place in the MESS Studio, these fun and hands-on workshops feature a range of subjects and synths, and are open to people of all skill levels.

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Introduction to MESS

In this workshop, you’ll learn all about MESS, take a tour of the synthesisers in our collection and discover their stories.

Synths for women +/ non-binary people +/ trans people

An introduction to subtractive synthesis for people of marginalised genders, including women, non-binary people, and trans men

Unlocking Analog Synths with your DAW

This workshop will show you how to harness the power of your computer to control analog synths and drum machines.

Euroack Basics

The perfect way to get started with Eurorack, the predominant form of contemporary modular synthesis.

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