Music Production: Colorful Noise After-School Music Masterclass Series

In this 12-week music program, students will dive into the essentials of audio engineering and music production. Designed for beginners, this after-school cohort equips participants with the skills needed to create professional-quality music and explores various careers in the industry. Various special guest will share their music industry experience and provide hands-on training examples when applicable.

Participants will experience the following:

• Learn essential techniques using industry-standard music software and hardware
• Explore the full process of music production, from recording to mastering
• Engage with guest speakers in the music industry who will provide hands-on training and share their experiences
• Collaborate and share work with peers, mimicking real-world networking environments

The final week features the "Demo Tape" showcase, where students present their finished projects, gaining valuable feedback and retaining full ownership of their creations.

Session Dates

• November 20
• December 4
• December 18
• January 8
• January 22
• February 5
• February 19
• March 5
• March 19
• April 2
• April 16
• April 30 – Colorful Noise Student Showcase (6-8:30pm)

Nigel Malone, known as NXGXL, is a multi-talented artist, producer, and audio engineer. in 2020, he founded Colorful Noise, a music production company. Nigel made a name for himself in the Charlotte music scene during his Mallard Creek High School years, performing at renowned venues such as the Fillmore and the AMCS Bodega. Seeking to expand his musical knowledge, he attended "SAE," a professional audio engineering school in Atlanta, where he worked in major studios alongside renowned musical professionals such as Mike Will Made It, Big K.R.I.T., and Schoolboy Q. In 2019, Nigel returned to Charlotte and is hosting an introduction to audio engineering master class for middle schoolers at Wilson STEM Academy. With his expertise in music production and audio engineering, Nigel is making a mark in the growing Queen City music scene.