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The Studio Skills Workshop Ōtautahi will take place at Orange Studios on the 21st and 22nd March facilitated by Thom O’Connor and Emily Wheatcroft-Snape.

The two day workshop is for women and non-binary music creators at an advanced beginner to intermediate level who want to improve their recording skills in a studio environment.

The first day will cover; basic studio practice, equipment, and signal flow, common microphones and recording techniques, and drum set-up. The second day will cover; basic live band set-up, stereo recording techniques, the opportunity for each participant to achieve signal and record a live band, and the opportunity to talk through specific questions with one of the facilitators.

Registration for the event is open now until the workshop is full.

Date : 21st and 22nd March 2026, 10am to 5pm
Location : Orange Studios, 1063 Ferry Road, Ferrymead, Christchurch 8023