Decibels Youth Music
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 in order to avoid disappointment.
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
- Listen to music
- Play instruments
- Get support with employment and job-searching
- Advice on study and creative careers
- Use computers to make music and use the internet
- Record raps, vocals, instruments and bands
- Get help to develop and finish musical and artistic projects
- Organise events
- Make art
- Get help linking up with other services
There's lots of opportunities to get involved!
Register online to get involved
Weekly access and programs
| When |
Program |
Details |
Tuesday–Friday
1:30–5pm |
Open Access |
Come use our studios! Rehearse, record, learn something new! We strongly recommend getting in touch with us to make a booking, as our studios are very popular. If you'd like to see a youth worker for support (job searching, mental health, housing, anything) come in anytime during our opening hours – no need for a booking. |
| Wednesday 4–5:30pm |
Darebin Amplify Committee |
Get involved in planning and running our major live music and cultural events. Please register. |
| Thursdays 4–5:30pm |
Employment Support
Jump Up
|
1st Thursday of the month. Get help with resume and cover letter writing, job searching and more. Please register.
Last Thursday of the month. Open mic and karaoke! Please register. |
Fridays
4–5:30pm
(Fortnightly) |
All About Art |
A new Youth Art Gallery is coming to Reservoir! Join us fortnightly to art and craft with other like-minded young people, and help us plan future workshops and exhibitions! Please register. |
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 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.
Opening hours
Tuesday 1–5:00pm
Wednesday 1–5:00pm
Thursday 1:30–5:30pm
Friday 1–5:30pm
Level 1, Reservoir Community Learning Centre, 23 Edwardes St, Reservoir
More information
Decibels Youth Music and Arts
Phone: 0419 750 106 (Tuesday to Friday during business hours)
Email: youthservices@darebin.vic.gov.au
Find Darebin Youth Services online