Listening Lab

These virtual, bilingual Labs are focused, small-group sessions designed to create interactive and conversational spaces to improve creative processes.

Participants share their music and get actionable feedback on arrangement, mix decisions, and more from a panel of RAC hosts, as well as peer-to-peer critique.

This session’s RAC Panel: Steven Le Noc’h and Mike Hajj

Get feedback on your original song, just listen and learn, and/or meet other collaborators.

Next session: Tuesday, March 10 at 7pm EST via Zoom

IMPORTANT NOTE: The deadline to submit a song is 48 hours before the event. Songs must be submitted with a link in the registration form.

This is a small, invite-only event with limited spots. If you register for this event, please ensure to attend, or notify us 3 days in advance so someone else can benefit from this Lab.

First name *

Family name *

Primary email address *
(If you've contacted us before, please use the same email address)

What do you hope to get out of this session?

Showcase my music and hear some feedbackListen and learn, and maybe find a collaboratorJust sit back and enjoy the music of other creators

Artist & Song Info *

Song link *

Artist name *

Track title *

Stage of piece *

Intended next step for this track *

Creative Context & Feedback

Primary genre(s) *
PopHip-hop / R&BRock / AltElectronic / EDMSinger-songwriterAmbient / ExperimentalMetal / HardcoreOther

2-3 influences or references (links welcome) *

One-sentence intent: what do you want listeners to feel or notice first? *

Top 3 areas you’d like feedback on *
Emotional impactStyle / identityHook strengthLyrics / vocal deliveryComposition / song formInstrumentation / sound paletteArrangement / dynamicsMix clarity / translationLow-end / spaceOther:

One burning question for the group *

Skills Snapshot

Years making music *

Primary DAW(s) *
Ableton LivePro ToolsLogic ProFL StudioReaperOther:

Self-rating (1 = beginner, 5 = advanced) *
Songwriting / Topline *
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Arrangement *
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Sound design / Synthesis *
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Recording / Editing *
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Mixing *
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Music theory *
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Ear training *
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About You *

Which describes you today? *
Music-curious beginnerCasual creatorDJ / performerPlay or sing an instrumentWork in a creative field (film, games, design, etc.)Other:

Briefly describe your relationship with music, and where you hope it to go *

Interested in making music in the next year? *
YesMaybeNot right now

If yes or maybe, what’s your first goal? *
Finish one songLearn a DAWProduce beats / remixesMake music for film / gamesJoin a collab / bandNot sure yetOther:

Any roadblocks that have kept you from creating? *
Not sure where to startTime / consistencyGear or software accessConfidence / feedbackMusic theory / ear trainingRecording / mixing skillsCommunity / collab opportunitiesNo roadblocks!Other

Additional Info

Do you plan to make music production a career? *
Yes, I’m pursuing a full-time career.Yes, as a professional side-hustle.Yes, I'm an RAC Student or Grad.No, it’s just a hobby.

Which path(s) do you believe will most effectively help you improve and/or launch your professional career? *
An intensive, structured education program with industry-standard facilities.Self-teaching via free online resources (YouTube, etc.).Learning on the job through internships or trial and error.Other (please specify)

If a high-intensity, 1-year professional program could guarantee you industry-ready skills and networking, how likely would you be to invest in it? *
Very likely; I am looking for an accelerated path.Likely, but it depends heavily on the cost.Unlikely; I prefer a slower, more affordable pace.

Any other notes or questions for us?

I would like to receive important updates about Recording Arts Canada sent to me periodically
Yes

Artist & Song Info *

Creative Context & Feedback

Skills Snapshot

About You *

Additional Info

College

Admissions

Community

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