Songwriting & Recording Bootcamp, Hook_

Create, record, and mix in a real studio

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Location address: The Hook Centre, Chessington
Chosen age group:

Ages: 11 - 16 years

Available tickets:
5-day, 9.15am-12.45pm £250HAF Eligible Free
Next date: Monday 20th Jul,
Funded by Kingston upon Thames
Universal provision
Songwriting & Recording Bootcamp, Hook_ block mentored by Kingston Music Service
A summary
A focused, small‑group studio experience for secondary students that blends band performance with real‑world recording and production. - Mornings (9.15-11.00am) are spent creating, rehearsing and tracking live takes across the studio’s live and control rooms. - Late-mornings (11.15am-12.45pm) shift to the control room for editing, creative overdubs, and mixing. By the end, students will have experienced the full studio workflow, from first takes to a polished mix, building confidence on both sides of the glass. Students rotate roles: creator, performer, engineer, producer, and session note‑taker, so everyone learns mic placement, signal flow, gain staging, editing, and the essentials of mixing (balance, EQ, compression, reverb/delay, and simple automation). Who it’s for: Beginner to intermediate secondary students (musicians or budding producers) Group size: Small cohort (recommended max 8) to suit compact rooms and ensure hands‑on time Daily schedule: 9:15–11:00 Live tracking (live room + control room) 11:15–12:45 Editing/production/mixing (control room only) Outcomes: The band(s) will aim to complete a 60–90 second track (cover or simple original), with a final stereo mix and session files (stems where time allows). What to bring: Personal instrument if portable (e.g., guitar/bass/sticks), water bottle; ear protection recommended Safety & supervision: Fully DBS-tutored, with current professional experience in the music sector.
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1:1 care
2:1 care
Qualified to administer medication
Epilepsy trained
Secure environment
Accessible toilet
Assist with personal care and toileting
Hoist and changing bench
Wheelchair accessible site
Autism awareness trained
Sensory or quiet spaces
Makaton trained
PECS trained
More information available on request
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About your mentor
Kingston Music Service
Inspiring music education for every child!
Kingston Music Service is your local music education provider and part of SWL Music, a partnership of outstanding services across Southwest London. We work in schools and music centres, offering inspiring and inclusive music opportunities for children, young people and adults.
Learning aims
Aim 1
Short songs, smart setups, pro results
Aim 3
Build a band track from scratch—play, engineer, and produce.
Aim 2
Learn mic’ing, takes, overdubs, and mixing
Aim 4
From live room to final mix—hands-on recording, overdubs, and production.
Pricing information
Ticket name5-day, 9.15am-12.45pm
Price£250
InformationIncludes packed lunch
Ticket nameHAF Eligible
Price£0
InformationIncludes packed lunch
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Where we'll be
The Hook Centre, Hook Road, Chessington, England, KT9 1EJ
WHAT’S PROVIDED
Drinks
Snacks
Meals
Equipment
Safety
Enhanced DBS
Basic DBS
Risk Assessment
Public Liability Insurance
Safeguarding Training
First Aid Training
First Aid Kit
Smoke Detector

Please note

Please note, it is the responsibility of the booker to satisfy themselves about the adequacy of the safety measures. This platform is merely an introducer and does not verify the items listed here.

Cancellation Policy
Refunds are not generally available, but may be considered with sufficient notice.

My experience consists of a leisure activity, on a specific date(s), and therefore the 14-day ‘cooling off period’ under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 does not apply.