The Listening Room
The Listening Room
A 5-week creative sound series in Hornsey, 212 Middle Lane, London
The Listening Room is a five-week, small-group workshop exploring how everyday sounds can become music.
Through listening, field recording, and simple sound techniques, we’ll record, shape, and transform the sounds around us into original material.
Who it’s for
– Complete beginners (no prior experience needed)
– Musicians or producers looking for new approaches
– Artists interested in working with sound
– Anyone curious about listening differently
What happens in each session
Each session is guided and hands-on. A typical session includes:
– a short listening exercise to tune into the environment
– recording sounds in the local area (equipment provided)
– working with those sounds using simple music software
– experimenting with shaping them into textures, rhythms, or instruments
– listening back and sharing ideas as a group
No prior experience is needed. The focus is on listening, curiosity, and experimentation rather than technical expertise. You’ll be introduced to simple tools and processes that help you develop your own approach to sound.
What you’ll leave with
– your own field recordings
– a short sound piece or sketch
– a set of techniques you can continue using
– a new way of listening to your environment
What We’ll Explore
Week 1 — The Art of Noticing
Learning to hear musical detail in everyday environments. Sound walk, recording, listening back, and editing.
Week 2 — Space & Atmosphere
Transforming recordings into immersive textures, drones, and sonic environments.
Week 3 — Rhythmic Foundations
Using found sounds to build groove, grit, and movement.
Week 4 — The Organic Instrument
Turning recordings into playable instruments using sampling techniques.
Week 5 — The Custom Kit
Building your own personalised library of sounds to use in future projects.
Details
Five weekly sessions
2 hours per session
Places are limited to keep the group small and focused.
£130 full series / £30 single session (limited availability)
Refunds
Full series tickets are refundable up to 7 days before the programme begins.
After these points, bookings are non-refundable due to limited group size. If you’re unable to attend a session, I’m happy to share a brief summary of what we covered.
No specialist equipment required. Recording tools are provided. You’re welcome to bring your own laptop if you prefer to work independently.
This series isn’t about fast production hacks, chasing trends, or mastering complex software. It’s for people who are interested in slowing down, listening closely, and developing their own approach to sound.
About the Facilitator
Elisha Lewis is a sound artist, music producer, and educator exploring listening as a creative practice. His work spans sound design, performance, installation, and workshops, often using field recordings and environmental sound as musical material.
He has led workshops with organisations including Historic Royal Palaces, Hear Me Out, Clod Ensemble, and ICMP, working with participants across a wide range of ages and backgrounds. His EP Hackney Rooms, commissioned by Clod Ensemble, grew out of field recording workshops with 18–25 year olds in Hackney, drawing on the sounds of their domestic spaces and shaping them into an electronic release.
His approach prioritises attention, curiosity, and experimentation, creating spaces where sound can be explored without technical overwhelm. Examples of his music and sound work can be heard at www.soundcloud.com/electricfarmer
Questions? Feel free to reach out through the booking page.
You don’t need a background in music or sound to take part.