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 wanting to reserve a particular space or piece of equipment, this can be done by calling or texting 0419 750 106, emailing decibelsyouthmusic@darebin.vic.gov.au, or sending a direct message to the Darebin Youth Services Instagram.
Register for Decibels Youth Music
There's lots of opportunities to get involved!
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
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
Friends Recommends
Jump Up
|
1st Thursday of the month. Get help with resume and cover letter writing, job searching and more. Please register.
2nd Thursday of the month. Make new connections and friends by sharing and talking about music. No experience required! 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