Art Making

Boots and Cats: An Intro to Beatboxing

“Boots and Cats: An Intro to Beatboxing” where we learn the history of beatboxing, the anatomy of a drum kit, beat patterns, and a sprinkling of mic technique.

Music is not just for musicians. It is for everyone.

Audio Engineering, Mixing, Editing, & Sound Design

Music and sound effects are equal parts art and science. The ability to reshape and blend a sound into songs, or a completely different noise, takes an incredible amount of creative and technical skill. Although it may not take much to listen, it’s another thing entirely to be able to make something worth listening to.

There’s a whole world of sound possibilities that most of us aren’t even aware of. Audio engineering, sound mixing, and sound editing are just a few of the numerous jobs in the audio industry that are waiting for you to discover them. What are these careers, though, and how does one go about acquiring the necessary skills to get noticed? If you’re interested, put on your listening ears and find out.

Soundtrap Workshops

Jelie walks you through the basics of using Soundtrap in this series of educational videos. 

Ableton Workshops

Jelie and Jesus teach you how to score story narration and mix a narration score in Ableton! 

from YOR Block Party 2021
Art Making Workshops

Health & Wellness

Providers of Color

Here's an up-to-date list of Providers of Color (2021) including Mental Health/Therapy, Massage/Bodywork, Yoga/Energywork, Dental, Primary Care, Nutrition, and HIV/STI Testing

Crisis Text Line

The Crisis Text Line - Text "DENVER" to 741741 for free 24/7 crisis counseling - www.crisistextline.org. On WhatsApp, text 443-SUPPORT. Spanish speakers can text "HOLA" or "AYUDA" to 741741. On WhatsApp, it’s 442-AYUDAME.

I Matter

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I Matter offers six free therapy sessions for Colorado youth 18 and younger, or those 21 and younger if receiving special education services. Speak in person or virtually. 

from YOR Block Party 2021
Health & Wellness Workshops

Music Industry

Live Music Industry Glossary

What's the difference between an agent and a talent buyer? Find out in this Live Music Industry Glossary

from YOR Block Party 2021
Career Advancement Workshops

All-Ages Venues

Gypsy House

Gypsy House Cafe is a local coffee shop with an elevated artistic atmosphere perfect for studying, creating and socializing. We offer an array of coffee/ tea beverages and Mediterranean food and an astrological themed beverage menu and Lebanese dishes.

*Wheelchair accessible upstairs, basement not accessible

Mercury Cafe

Mercury Cafe is more than just a cafe. We host poetry, live music, dancing and theater. We host weddings and baby showers and every kind of celebration. 

*Wheelchair accessible upstairs, bathrooms not accessible

Mutiny Information Cafe

Mutiny Information Cafe is a new and used bookstore, with a coffee bar, comic book shop, records, posters, snacks, and pinball machines. We host live events; bands, comedy shows, movies, author events, magic shows, etc. Check out the cool pinball games, and a neato analog photo booth.

* Wheelchair accessible

Rhinoceropolis

DIY music space in the RiNo District. 

* Wheelchair accessible

Seventh Circle Music Collective

SEVENTH CIRCLE IS A SMALL HOUSE AND GARAGE IN WEST DENVER THAT HOSTS A RECORD STORE, VENUE SPACE, PRACTICE SPACE AND MULTI-USE ART SPACE. THE SPACE IS RUN BY A COLLECTIVE OF LIKE-MINDED PEOPLE WHO DONATE THEIR TIME, EQUIPMENT AND EXPERTISE TO RUNNING SHOWS AND KEEPING THE SPIRIT OF DIY ALIVE AND WELL IN DENVER.

* Wheelchair accessible, not sure about bathrooms

The People's Building

We believe there is a direct link between the arts and a thriving community. This is a place where artists of all disciplines can explore, educate and perform while inspiring metro-area residents.

Through high-quality and affordable event, performance and rehearsal space, this is a place for those who have something to share.

YOR Tutorials
Music Production Resources

Music Production Resources 

Music Theory Tools

Click below to find, learn and play with chords, scales, etc:
 

Chord Chord 
 

All Guitar Chords
 

Basic Music Theory
 

Ableton Learning
 

Ableton Learning Synth

 

Chord Player

Plug Ins

Effects, Instruments and More to use with a DAW:
 

Valhalla Supermassive
 

Sennheiser Ambeo Orbit
 

Splice Free Plugins

Videos and Tutorials

Financial Resources 

Young Americans Center / Young Americans Bank

The only bank just for young people 21 and under. Their banking and financial literacy programs Colorado youth grow up knowing how to earn, make, and manage their money wisely, regardless of background. They focus on free enterprise, global economics, entrepreneurship, banking and personal finance.