This weekend, March 19, London-based producer E.M.M.A. and online radio station Radar Radio hosted a free, introductory music production workshop for women. The workshop was supported by Image Line, makers of production software FL Studio (aka Fruity Loops)—who donated a free four month trial of FL Studio 12 to every participant—and teaching was led by E.M.M.A. along with Hyperdub artist Ikonika, and grime producers Dexplicit and P Jam.

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The day was split into four sections, with each mentor respectively talking through beats, melody, arrangement, and mixing, effectively breaking down the process of producing a track from start to finish in a detailed but relaxed fashion. All four teachers pitched in with answering questions, and each was also able to offer a little insight into their own music-making process.