What happens when a centuries-old Yiddish folk song meets a synthesizer? How can a dusty archival recording become the heart of a dancefloor banger? What stories can we tell by blending the old with the new?

Come make Kleztronica in this interactive workshop! We’ll dive into how musicians use archival recordings of Yiddish traditional music to create electronic dance music. Together, we’ll explore how these sounds can carry political meaning, experiment with tools that fuse ancient melodies with modern production, and play with the edges where folklore meets the future. No production experience necessary—just a desire to explore!

Chaia is an electronic composer working at the intersection of Yiddish culture and electronic club music. She weaves archival Yiddish samples with techno and ambient frameworks, creating hybrid folkloric-electronic compositions that situate ancestral sound within global and liberatory rave ecologies.

Who are these classes for?

Our classes are for everyone—whether you’re brand new to the topic or have been engaging with it for years, we encourage participation from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experience levels. Unless otherwise noted, no prior knowledge or experience is needed. Not sure if a class is for you? Email us at Learning@Lehr.haus!

Why are there tickets at different prices?

Our tickets utilize a Pay-What-You-Can model so attendees can pay a range of prices based on what they are able to pay to allow for greater accessibility. Please select the price point that feels right for you.

Can I eat during class?

While we do not serve food in the study, you are welcome to order and enjoy drinks during class and join us for a meal before or after class. We highly recommend making a reservation if you know you'll be dining with us. Visit www.lehr.haus/reservation to check availability and book a table.

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