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Explore music technology with our 4-week classes in CCM’s new state-of-the-art Media Lab!


Summer 2026 Media Lab Classes

Fun with Music Making 💻

Ages 8–13 | No experience needed 

Is your child constantly humming a new tune or obsessed with the latest sounds? Turn that curiosity into a masterpiece in our state-of-the-art Media Lab! Using GarageBand, students will dive into the world of professional loops, custom beats, and sound design. This is a high-energy, low-pressure environment where kids build the confidence to say, “I made that!” Perfect for the next generation of music creators.

  • Taught by Composition, Music Theory and Piano Instructor Manuel Garcia-Baro 
  • Days and Times: Thursdays (July 16 – August 6, 4 weeks) , 5:00 – 5:45 pm (45 min)
  • Location: CCM2 Media Lab (15 Junction Square Drive, Concord, two blocks from CCM.)
  • Price: $132
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Striking the Right Chord 💻

Ages teens and adults | Basic music knowledge recommended

Learn how to choose chords that support and strengthen a melody. This workshop focuses on real-world strategies for harmony, helping musicians solve a common creative challenge and apply new media tools directly to their own music.

  • Taught by Composition, Music Theory and Piano Instructor Manuel Garcia-Baro 
  • Days and Times: Thursdays (July 16 – August 6, 4 weeks) , 6:00 – 7:00 pm (60 min)
  • Location: CCM2 Media Lab (15 Junction Square Drive, Concord, two blocks from CCM.)
  • Price: $150
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Song Starters: Creative Sparks 💻

Ages teens and adults | Prior music making experience recommended  

A creativity workshop designed to jumpstart new ideas. Each week offers a different prompt to inspire fresh musical work, such as a chord progression, sound, or text. Ideal for musicians looking to break creative ruts and generate new material.  

  • Taught by Composition, Music Theory and Piano Instructor Manuel Garcia-Baro 
  • Days and Times: Thursdays (July 16 – August 6, 4 weeks) , 7:00 – 8:30 pm (90 min)
  • Location: CCM2 Media Lab (15 Junction Square Drive, Concord, two blocks from CCM.)
  • Price: $198
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Fall 2026 Media Lab Classes

My First Song in Garage Band 💻

Ages 13–adult | No experience needed 

Go from a blank screen to a finished track. In this intensive, you’ll step into the role of a Music Producer—layering rhythms, arranging sounds, and composing an original song. By the final session, you’ll have a polished digital file ready to share!

  • Taught by Composition, Music Theory and Piano Instructor Manuel Garcia-Baro 
  • Days and Times: Thursdays (September 24 – October 15, 4 weeks) , 6:00 – 7:00 pm (60 min)
  • Location: CCM2 Media Lab (15 Junction Square Drive, Concord, two blocks from CCM.)
  • Price: $150
  • Sign up

Fun with Music Making 💻

Ages 8–13 | No experience needed 

Is your child constantly humming a new tune or obsessed with the latest sounds? Turn that curiosity into a masterpiece in our state-of-the-art Media Lab! Using GarageBand, students will dive into the world of professional loops, custom beats, and sound design. This is a high-energy, low-pressure environment where kids build the confidence to say, “I made that!” Perfect for the next generation of music creators.

  • Taught by Composition, Music Theory and Piano Instructor Manuel Garcia-Baro 
  • Days and Times: Thursdays (September 24 – October 15, 4 weeks) , 5:00 – 5:45 pm (45 min)
  • Location: CCM2 Media Lab (15 Junction Square Drive, Concord, two blocks from CCM.)
  • Price: $132
  • Sign up