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Toronto · Ages 9–12 & 13–16 · Schools & Community

MAKE A
REAL
SONG.

Track Lab is a hands-on music production workshop where kids build an actual track from scratch — beat, melody, vocals and all — using the same tools used by professional producers.

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9–16
Ages 9–12 & 13–16
90
Min Session
1
Real Song Made
20+
Years Experience
What is Track Lab

WHERE KIDS BECOME PRODUCERS

Track Lab puts kids in the producer's chair. Using Logic Pro — the same software used by chart-topping artists — they collaborate to build a song from the ground up in a single session.

No experience needed. No instruments to learn first. Just ideas, decisions, and a shared track coming to life in real time.

At the end, every child gets the track to stream and share. It's theirs. They made it. That feeling is something they don't forget.

"Make
a real
song.
Together."
The 90-Minute Session

HOW IT UNFOLDS

Who Are Producers?

Quick intro to the world of music production. What does a producer actually do? We listen to a track and break it down.

Build the Beat

Kids take turns shaping the drum pattern. Kick, snare, hi-hat. Groove gets decided by the group. It starts sounding like something.

Melody & Bass

We layer in a bassline and a melody. Kids suggest notes and ideas. Someone discovers a riff that everyone loves. It goes in.

Record Something Live

We grab a mic and record a sound, a voice, a clap from inside the room. This is always the highlight. The room gets loud.

Mix It Together

Faders, reverb, a little polish. We talk about what mixing means and why it matters. The track starts to sound finished.

Export & Celebrate

We bounce the track. Every kid gets a link to stream and share. We play it loud one final time. The room goes wild. Session done.

Want to go deeper? The 4-Week Course covers songwriting, arrangement, mixing and more.

How to Participate

WORKSHOP FORMATS

01
Single Session

90-MIN WORKSHOP

The full Track Lab experience in one session. Perfect for school enrichment days, community events, and one-off bookings. Kids leave with a finished track the same day.

02
4 Weeks · 90 Min/Session

4-WEEK COURSE

A deeper dive across four 90-minute sessions: Rhythm & Beat, Melody & Harmony, Songwriting & Arrangement, and Mixing & Release. Kids develop real skills week by week and finish with a more polished track.

03
One-on-One

PRIVATE SESSIONS

For the young producer who wants to go further. Their own track, their own genre, their own creative vision — with dedicated guidance throughout the process.

Julien Loreto in his studio
JULIEN LORETO
DJ · Producer · Artist · Toronto
The Facilitator

TORONTO-BASED. PROFESSIONALLY ROOTED.

Track Lab is led by Julien Loreto — Toronto-based DJ, music producer and artist. With over 20 years performing and producing across virtually every type of venue and event — from intimate lounges and restaurant residencies to festivals, corporate events and beyond — he brings real-world music knowledge into an accessible and inspiring environment for young creators.

Julien brings authentic, real-world music production knowledge into the workshop — not a watered-down version, but the actual tools, language and mindset of a working producer, made genuinely accessible and exciting for young creators.

The goal is simple: leave every kid feeling like they can make music. Because they just did.

Visit julienloreto.com →
Upcoming

LIVE EVENTS

Public sessions open to kids in the community. Spots are limited — email to reserve yours.

Ages 9–12 · 10 spots

THRIVE HIVE STUDIO

MAY 30, 2026 · 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
46 Rosemount Ave, Unit D · Weston Village

A hands-on 90-minute session where kids aged 9–12 build a real track from scratch — beats, melodies, vocals, and more — using professional tools, guided by Julien. The collaboration will be live to stream and share via SoundCloud at the end of the session.

$50 / participant · Payment by e-transfer

Reserve a Spot →
Ages 13–16 · 10 spots

THRIVE HIVE STUDIO

MAY 30, 2026 · 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
46 Rosemount Ave, Unit D · Weston Village

A hands-on 90-minute session where teens aged 13–16 dive into creativity and music production while building a track from scratch using professional tools — guided by Julien. The collaboration will be live to stream and share via SoundCloud at the end of the session.

$50 / participant · Payment by e-transfer

Reserve a Spot →

Click "Reserve a Spot" to send Julien an email with your child's name, age, and your contact info. He'll confirm your spot and send e-transfer details within 24 hours.

Get in Touch

BOOK TRACK LAB

Interested in bringing Track Lab to your organisation or booking a private session? Get in touch and we'll make it happen.