Decibels Youth Music
Decibels Youth Music is a place for people aged 13 to 25 years to make and record music, learn skills and connect with people who love music and the arts.
Decibels is a free service, and people are welcome to drop in.
Bookings are encouraged in order to avoid disappointment. If wanting to reserve a particular space or piece of equipment, this can be done by calling or texting 0419 750 106, emailing decibelsyouthmusic@darebin.vic.gov.au, or sending a direct message to the Darebin Youth Services Instagram.
Register for Decibels Youth Music
There's lots of opportunities to get involved!
About the service
At Decibels you can:
- Listen to music
- Play instruments
- Borrow equipment
- Use computers to make music and use the internet
- Record raps, vocals, instruments and bands
- Get help to develop and finish musical and artistic projects
- Organise events
- Get help linking up with other services
- Book remote online mentoring sessions with our youth worker/contractors
Register online to get involved.
Register for Decibels Youth Music
Weekly programs
| When |
Program |
Details |
| Wednesday 4pm—6pm |
Darebin FReeZA Committee |
Get involved in planning and running our major live music and cultural events. |
| Thursday 4pm—6pm |
ReZonate |
A vibrant community of young musicians, producers, beat makers and MCs making Hip Hop and electronic music. |
| Friday 4pm—6pm |
Turn UP |
A space for women, gender-diverse, trans and non-binary people and their allies aged 13 to 25 to connect while learning, creating and recording music. |
Our facilities
Studio A
You can use Studio A to record vocals and instruments, or just to play instruments or rehearse. It's set up with a PA, drum kit and piano, as well as guitars, amplifiers and keyboards.
Studio B
A technology and media room with six computer workstations which run audio and video software. It also features midi-keyboards, audio interfaces and headphones.
Studio C
This is our main control room. It includes a Mac Pro with Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Logic and FL studio, a range of pre-amps and professional studio monitors. It's ideal for finishing the mixes for your tracks and recording vocals and solo instruments.
Opening hours
The space is open 12.30–6pm Tuesday to Friday (12.30—4pm for studio access / bookings and 4—6pm for programs).
Level 1, Reservoir Community Learning Centre, 23 Edwardes St, Reservoir.
More information
Decibels Youth Music and Arts
Phone: 0419 750 106 (Tuesday to Friday during business hours)
Email: youthservices@darebin.vic.gov.au
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