To start off our year I'll offer an open class online on February 22nd - Audacity basics and hints for those a bit more advanced. Your music is part of your signature. In this 1.5-hour deep dive, you’ll learn how to confidently edit your own performance music using Audacity — from clean, simple cuts to more creative, personal edits that make your act stand out. We’ll start with the absolute basics, so you don’t need to be tech-savvy, and then move into more advanced examples you can apply immediately to your own acts. What we’ll cover: - How to navigate Audacity with confidence - Clean cutting, trimming & arranging music tracks - Creating smooth transitions (no awkward jumps) - Understanding basic music counting (phrases, beats & structure) - How to build musical tension and release - Examples of creative edits that make music feel custom-made for your act - Common mistakes performers make when editing their music — and how to avoid them This class is perfect if you: - Want full creative control over your music - Are tired of depending on others for edits - Want your act to feel intentional, professional, and unique 🎧 Bring: your laptop + Audacity installed💡 Level: beginner-friendly with advanced insights⏱ Duration: 1.5 hours By the end of this session, you’ll not only know how to edit your music — you’ll understand why certain edits work and how to use music as a storytelling tool on stage. Link in our calendar!