Decibels Youth Music

young person at mixing desk

Decibels Youth Music is a place for people aged 12 to 25 years to make and record music, learn skills and connect with people who love music and the arts.

Decibels is a free service, and people are welcome to drop in. Bookings for studios are encouraged.

If you want to reserve a particular space or piece of equipment, you can call or text 0419 750 106, email decibelsyouthmusic@darebin.vic.gov.au, or send a direct message to the Darebin Youth Services Instagram.

Register for Decibels Youth Music

About the service

At Decibels you can:

  • Chat to a youth worker
  • Play instruments
  • Record raps, vocals, instruments and bands
  • Get help to develop and finish musical and artistic projects
  • Advice on study and creative careers
  • Get support with employment and job searching
  • Use computers to make music and use the internet
  • Get help linking up with other services
  • Organise events
  • Make art
  • Listen to music

There are lots of opportunities to get involved! 

Our facilities

Studio A: You can use Studio A to record vocals and instruments, or just to play instruments or rehearse. It's set up with a PA, drum kit and acoustic piano, as well as guitars, amplifiers and keyboards.

Studio B: A technology and media room with six computer workstations which run audio and video software. It also features midi-keyboards, audio interfaces and headphones.

Studio C: This is our main control room. It includes a Mac Pro with Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Logic and FL studio, a range of pre-amps and professional studio monitors. It's ideal for finishing the mixes for your tracks and recording vocals and solo instruments.

Smaller equipment and instruments such as bass, guitar, ukulele and DJ Decks can be set up for you in any studio. 

In addition to our music studios, we also have a Youth Gallery Space in the Library where young people ages 12-25 can exhibit their art.

Weekly programs

Opening hours

  • Tuesday 1–5:30pm
  • Wednesday 1–5:30pm
  • Thursday 1:30–5:30pm
  • Friday 1–5:30pm

Location

Level 1, Reservoir Community Learning Centre
23 Edwardes St, Reservoir

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Contact us

Decibels Youth Music and Arts
Phone: 0419 750 106 (Tuesday to Friday during business hours)
Email: youthservices@darebin.vic.gov.au
Social media: Facebook | Instagram

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