Whispers & Roars: School Holiday Workshop Program
Event description
Join us for this intensive school holiday program, where you'll be guided through creating and releasing your first EP! Over 4 days in the spring school holidays, you'll learn performance techniques, how to produce your own music, and how to build your audience. At the end of the program, you'll have a chance to perform your new EP at the Whispers & Roars Festival!
💫 FULL FESTIVAL BUNDLE — $350
All 8 sessions (3hrs each)
Save $50 when you bundle!
🔹 Build your live set
🔹 Record & mix your music
🔹 Capture your headshots
🔹 Sharpen your socials
🔹 Discover your visual identity
🔹 Perform at our Mock Festival
🎟️ INDIVIDUAL WORKSHOPS — $50 each
(Except Headshots — $85, includes shoot)
🔥 SESSION 1: TUESDAY 10-1pm
Performance Techniques — Commanding the Stage
Your voice, your movement, your energy — this session explores what makes a performance magnetic. Learn how to bring your material to life with vocal projection, expressive delivery, and confidence-building techniques. Discover the power of tact — the often-overlooked art of reading and responding to your audience and setting.
📣 SESSION 2: TUESDAY 2-5pm
Socials and Promotion — Building Your Artist Identity Online
You don’t need a massive following to have a powerful online presence. This session dives into DIY artist branding, content strategy, and building an online persona that’s authentic and compelling. Learn the secrets of social storytelling, hashtags, tone, and visual cohesion.
📸 SESSION 3: WEDNESDAY 10-1pm
Headshots — Capturing Your Visual Identity
Every artist needs a solid headshot. In this hands-on session, we’ll work with natural light, backdrops, and styling to capture the essence of your artistry. You'll walk away with 3–5 strong, usable images that speak volumes about your style.
🎨 SESSION 4: WEDNESDAY 2-5pm
Performance Collateral — Telling Your Story Without Words
Music is only one part of your artistic identity. In this session, we look at the visual story of your act — from what you wear, to the images you share, to the content you project behind you on stage. Create or refine a visual style guide to support your performances.
🎛️ SESSION 5: THURSDAY 10-1pm
Basic Recording Skills — DIY Demos and Track Building
Take control of your sound. Learn how to record, edit, and layer your own music using free, entry-level programs like GarageBand, BandLab, and SoundTrap. Whether you're building a vocal demo or experimenting with MIDI instruments, this session gives you the tools to get started.
🎤 SESSION 6: THURSDAY 2-5pm
Laying Vocals & Stacking — Create Your Sonic Signature
Want that lush, layered sound in your recordings? This session breaks down how to layer vocals, build harmonies, and make your sound fuller with just your voice and some smart tricks. Explore techniques that professionals use — with tools you already have access to.
🎬 SESSION 7: FRIDAY 10-1pm
Building the Set — From Raw Material to Show-Ready
You’ve got the songs. Now let’s shape the set. In this workshop, you'll structure and refine your 10-minute performance into a compelling and cohesive experience, complete with intros, transitions, and intentional flow.
🌟 SESSION 8: FRIDAY 2-5pm
Mock Festival + Artist Circle — Rehearse and Reflect:
It’s festival time! In this final session, we’ll simulate a live performance environment. You’ll perform your set in front of peers, receive professional feedback, and celebrate your progress. We close with an artist circle to reflect, share insights, and build support networks.
🎉 FESTIVAL TIME! 🎉
After you've polished your EP and set, you'll have the chance to perform for the Whispers & Roars Festival of New Work on Sunday the 12th!
We'll be rehearsing on Saturday the 11th, and you'll perform on Sunday the 12th for an audience of family, friends, and new fans!
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