Decibels Youth Music
Decibels Youth Music is a place for people aged 13 to 25 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 are encouraged in order to avoid disappointment. If wanting to reserve a particular space or piece of equipment, this can be done by calling, texting, emailing, or sending a direct message on Instagram.
About the service
At Decibels you can:
- Listen to music
- Play instruments
- Borrow equipment
- 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
- Get help linking up with other services
- Book remote online mentoring sessions with our youth worker/contractors
Register online to get involved:
Register for Decibels Youth Music
Weekly programs
When | Program | Details |
---|---|---|
Wednesday 4pm—6pm |
Darebin FReeZA Committee |
Get involved in planning and running our major live music and cultural events. |
Thursday 4pm—6pm |
ReZonate | A vibrant community of young musicians, producers, beat makers and MCs making Hip Hop and electronic music. |
Friday 4pm—6pm | Turn UP |
A space for women, gender-diverse, trans and non-binary people and their allies aged 13 to 25 to connect while learning, creating and recording music. |
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 ProTools, 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
The space is open 12:30–6:00pm Tuesday to Friday (12:30—4pm for studio access / bookings and 4—6pm for programs).
More information
Level 1, Reservoir Community Learning Centre, 23 Edwardes St, Reservoir.
Decibels Youth Music and Arts
Phone: 0419 750 106 (Tuesday to Friday during business hours)
Email: youthservices@darebin.vic.gov.au