Love music and want to make it your own?

Join Saturday Sounds at Roundhouse Studios for hands-on, creative fun. Every week, you’ll choose one of three exciting streams to focus on: DJing, Music Production, or Songwriting.

Whether you’re spinning tracks, producing beats, or writing lyrics, our friendly professional tutors will guide you every step of the way. You’ll learn new skills, meet other young music makers, and leave each session feeling more confident and creative.

These sessions are perfect for complete beginners. All you need is curiosity — and a love for music!

What you’ll do

Each week, you’ll pick one stream at the start of the session:

• Songwriting – Write lyrics, craft melodies, jam in a band, and discover how songs come together.
• DJing – Mix tracks, beatmatch, use basic EQ, and build confidence behind the decks.
• Music Production – Create your own tracks from scratch using industry-standard software.

When you arrive, you’ll choose one strand to focus on for that session. If one strand is already full, you’ll be asked to join one of the other two — this helps make sure everyone gets a great experience. 

We’ll have a relaxed showcase for participants on Saturday 11 July — more details to come after the term starts. You can choose to perform or just come along to watch and enjoy a creative, friendly space.

What you’ll get

• Hands-on skills in DJing, music production, or songwriting
• Guidance from professional music tutors
• Confidence to explore and try new musical ideas
• Opportunities to collaborate with other young music makers
• Access to all equipment and tools — no need to bring anything

Experience level

No experience needed. These sessions are perfect if you’ve never made music before, or if you want to try a new strand alongside friends.

How to join

This is a drop-in session – no advance booking required!

Just come to Roundhouse Studios and pay £2 on arrival. You will be asked to choose one skill (DJing/ Music Production/ Songwriting) to learn in the session. It’s first-come, first-served with limited spaces. Booking opens 30 minutes beforehand. Arrive by the start time at the latest to sign in. Latecomers will be admitted only if there is space.

• Dates: Saturdays, 9 May-4 July (no drop in on 30 May during half term week)
• Times: 10.30am-1.30pm
• Location: Roundhouse Studios
• Price: £2 (No need to book)
• Ages: 11-14

I’M NOT SURE I CAN AFFORD TO TAKE PART…

If you need help to pay for things like project fees, transport or childcare, we can help. Find out how you can get support. If you are using a bursary to pay for the project, please ensure you arrange this with the Advice Base with plenty of time before the start of the project.

I HAVE ADDITIONAL NEEDS. WHAT SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE?

We are committed to supporting D/deaf, disabled and neurodiverse young people, those with medical conditions, access requirements or any lived experience that may require adaptation, support or sensitivity. If there is anything you would like to let us (our youth workers, tutors or staff) know that will support your enjoyment and access, you can do so by emailing us at advicebase@roundhouse.org.uk, and we will contact you to discuss further how to best support your engagement.