the Producer's Lab
Kids music production class
Producer's Lab is a budget-friendly weekly music production class for young musicians and audio artists who want to build their production skills alongside other young producers.
Classes are structured loosely around a main theme each week, followed by individual one on one time with the instructor and a group listening / feedback session, giving kids the chance to get feedback and learn new skills in a community of aspiring producers.
It's all designed to keep kids inspired and motivated to finish projects they can be proud of, build real confidence as producers, and hopefully make some new friends along the way. If your child wants to explore music production in a supportive group setting, Producer's Lab is for them.
SONGLAB QUICK FACTS
Why Producer's Lab?
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Learn how to write parts, create sections, and produce full songs
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Improve understanding of how music works, music composition, and music technology
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Learn to collaborate with peers
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Experiment with synthesizers, drum machines, and more to learn the science of sound
Who Is It For?
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Kids age 9 and up who want to learn more about audio production
When Does It Meet & How Much Does It Cost?
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Ages 9 - 12 Fridays 3:30 pm - $50 per class
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Ages 13 - 17 Fridays 4:30 pm - $60 per class
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Full Session Enrollment - Save 10%
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Purchase a flexible credit pack to save
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8 pack - save 5%
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12 pack - save 15%!
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Families currently enrolled in lessons or classes at Keylab can buy single classes, credit packs, or enroll in the full session at 30% off the single class rate. Contact us for your exclusive discount link
Where Is It?
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At our Carroll Gardens studio: 94 Luquer St. (just before Hamilton Ave)
How Do I Get There?
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Subway: F/G at Carroll St. or Smith & 9th St. (5 blocks)
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Bus: B57 or B61
Flexible Scheduling & Great Location
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Book a single class, multiple classes, or enroll for the full session — with maximum savings for full session enrollment.
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Classes are held at Keylab's Carroll Gardens studio, five blocks from the F/G train at Carroll St. and Smith & 9th St. stations.
Credit Packs
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NEW! Class Credit Packs
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Class 8 pack (5% discount)
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Class 12 pack (15% discount)
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How Class Packs Work
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Purchase a credit pack to add credits to your account.
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After purchase, click "use" on credits to book your classes.
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Credits purchased prior to mid-March are valid for 90 days from date of purchase.
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Credits expire 180 days from date of purchase or by June 11th 2027, whichever comes first,
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Credits do not roll over to the next school year, and cannot be applied to other services.
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Producer's Lab payments are non-refundable
ABOUT THE TEACHER
Matthew Ryals is a NYC-based synthesist and composer-improviser. Described as “a sonic explorer on the frontier of experimental music” (Plastic Mag), Matthew’s music has been praised as “brilliant” (PopMatters) and for treating sounds “as if they were alive, breathing” to create something “truly immersive and unforgettable” (Beats Per Minute).
Matthew has released four studio albums and a series of EPs on Infrequent Seams, 3OP, SØVN, and Sound As Language, and will release a collaborative album with Jacob Sachs-Mishalanie on Oxtail Recordings in 2026.
An active performer as both a soloist and in group configurations, Matthew has performed internationally across Europe, Asia, and North America, and was featured on High Zero Festival in Baltimore and Ex Nihilo Festival in Omaha in Fall 2025. He has collaborated with such artists as Madison Greenstone, Robert Dick, and Michael Foster. Matthew received a 2025 Art Omi: Music Residency, 2025 Foundation of Contemporary Arts Grant, a 2022-23 New Music USA Award, and a 2021 IEA Electronic Media Residency.
A dedicated educator, Matthew teaches worldwide, including workshops for Art Science Connect at THE GRADUATE CENTER CUNY and Indexical in Santa Cruz, CA. He also co-curates Artifact, a Brooklyn-based experimental music series that was awarded a 2025 Brooklyn Arts Council grant.
