Hook Studio

Turntables at Hook Studio

The Hook Studio is a fantastic place in the Borough where you can learn how to make and record music, get into music technology, and more.

Band Rehearsals and Recordings

The Live Room at the studio has been professionally acoustically designed to ensure quality sound and optimum performance conditions. If your neighbours are tired of hearing you and your band practicing in your garage, then consider booking some time in the studio instead!

If you want to make a professional quality recording of you or your band, let the team of experienced engineers at the studio assist you. With state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, whether you're recording a full album or just looking for a quick demo, Hook Studio is all you need.

Discounted rates this summer for under 18s!

This summer from 26th July to 1st September, under 18s get discounted rates for band rehearsals and recording bookings during the day (10am-5pm).

Book your place at: recording.studio@rbk.kingston.gov.uk

Summer Courses

Here's what you can do this summer at Hook Studio:

Bookings for these courses must be made in advance. Deadline for bookings is Friday 6th August - some places are limited, so first come first served. For more information call 020 8547 5050 / 6479.

Email studio manager Jason Horsler direct to book these courses: jason.horsler@rbk.kingston.gov.uk

The Take 1! Film Course (Kingston Summer Uni) can also be booked online via www.futureversity.org

Animation Workshop

A comprehensive five hour course where participants will use cameras and software to produce their own animations.

Date: Wednesday 11th August 2010
Time: 10am-4pm with 1 hour lunch break
Ages: primary school age
Cost: £20 per student

Young Producers (Beginners-Intermediate)

Explore the key elements of music technology in a creative and productive way. The course will explore sequencing, the use of virtual instruments, MIDI programming, creating beats, structuring a piece of music, mastering, using FX and making a CD.

Date: Thursday 12th August 2010
Time: 10am-4pm with 1 hour lunch break
Ages: 13-18
Cost: £20 per student

Getting Started with Music Technology

Enjoy making music? Want to learn to compose? This fun and creative course will give you an insight into how to use music production software, how to record and how to go about making your own CD.

Date: Friday 13th August 2010
Time: 1-4pm
Ages: 7-11
Cost: £15 per student

Drumming Circle

The djembe (African drum) is one of the most popular percussion instruments worldwide. Djembe circles can be found from beaches in Costa Rica to parks in Russia. Playing a drum has been proven to be therapeutic, social, improve intelligence and of course lots and LOTS of FUN. You will learn the most common African drum patterns plus have plenty of chance to make up your own beats. Drums are provided but you are welcome to bring your own.

Date: Friday 13th August 2010
Time: 4.15-5.30pm
Ages: all
Cost: £3 (children) / £5 (adults)
Note: Please arrive 15 minutes early so we are ready to start on time.

Youngsters Film Workshop

A one day film course for younger students.

Date: Monday 16th August 2010
Time: 10am-4pm with 1 hour lunch break
Ages: 10-13
Cost: £20 per student

Take 1! Film Course

A two day course exploring software in the audio visual world of film. Participants will experience all aspects of film making from storyboarding to editing.

Date: Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th August 2010
Time: 10am-4pm with 1 hour lunch break
Ages: 13-19
Cost: Free (as part of Kingston Summer Uni)

Also see:

Kingston Summer Uni Digital Media Courses
You may also be interested in free digital media, photography and film courses running for Kingston Summer Uni.