WORKSHOP

root’d in Rhythm: Putting the Heartbeat in the Machine

Workshop Leader: Denise De’ion @denisedeion

Join JUNO Award-winning producer Denise De’ion for an immersive journey into the art of live electronic music production. In this hands-on workshop, Denise will demystify the process of building a track from the ground up, sharing the techniques that have made her a sought-after producer and artist in the Toronto music scene.

Designed for aspiring producers and curious musicians, this session will guide you through the fundamentals of crafting beats, developing melodies, and arranging your ideas into a dynamic structure in real-time. Drawing on her experience working with acclaimed artists and top-tier brands, Denise will share her personal philosophy on finding the human element within digital tools. You will learn how to ground your unique creative voice in the language of modern technology, turning the spark of an idea into a fully-realized piece of music.

Participants will leave with new technical skills, a deeper creative confidence, and a practical framework for bringing their own sonic ideas to life.

Toronto-based Denise De’ion is a JUNO Award-winning producer, artist, and songwriter. She notably contributed production to Haviah Mighty’s JUNO-winning album “Stock Exchange” and was selected for the Bacardi Music Liberates Music Campaign, where she was mentored by Grammy-winning producer Boi-1da. Her music has been featured in commercials and on shows like Netflix’s “Ginny & Georgia.”