a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization
est. 2015 Los Angeles, CA
EIN#47-4785295
2024 Schedule
Mondays *3 time slots available*
12:30 - 2pm
2 - 3:30pm
4 - 5:30pm
Fall Session: September 30 - December 2nd
$850
Space in the recording studio is very limited and will be given on a first come first serve basis.
@ The Anything Box
inside of Fever Recording Studios
5739 Tujunga Ave,
North Hollywood, CA 91601
All Songwriting & Music Production classes are led by Garth Herberg,
co-founder of Spec Labs and owner of The Anything Box recording studio!
Songwriting & Music Production
In this weekly 90 minute, hands-on workshop you'll write and record original songs at a professional music studio, be eligible for live performance opportunities, and gain resources for music distribution to release your songs to online stores and streaming platforms! Each member of the workshop will receive support and resources to be successful at their current level of experience.
All ages and abilities are eligible, a passion for music is required!
Singing Studio
This hour long workshop, led by our vocal coach extraordinaire Theresa Wegher-Thompson, will help singing students build their technique, expand their repertoire and develop stage presence. Two students will be partnered for each hour long class allowing for in-depth guidance, addressing each singer's vocal problem areas and carefully building upon their strengths. Students will be expected to attend in person for this class and there will be a culminating recital at the end of each term.
2024 Schedule
The Singing Studio will not be offered this Fall. We are hoping to return in Spring 2025
@ The Anything Box
inside of Fever Recording Studios
5739 Tujunga Ave,
North Hollywood, CA 91601
Spec Band (Spec O Ween Edition)
If you love to sing or play an instrument come join us and perform with the Spec Band at our annual Spec O Ween! You'll play great songs, make friendships, develop your musicianship, and have an opportunity to perform in front of a live audience. Music will be adapted to each performer's playing level allowing you to contribute at any level in your musical journey. Instrumentalists and vocalists of all ages and abilities are welcome!
2024 Schedule
Wednesdays
*3 time slots available*
4:00 - 5:30pm
5:30 - 7pm
7 - 8:30pm
Fall Session: September 4th - October 30th
$900
Space is limited and will be given on a first come first serve basis.
@ AMP Rehearsal in North Hollywood
Music Video Production
This course will teach students all about the process of creating a brand new music video! Students can choose from their own recorded music, public domain recordings or a variety of Spec Lab songs, and learn to adapt the songs into the visual medium. Students will get the chance to direct, act, storyboard, and they so choose, even edit! This eight week course will teach the ins and outs of the filmmaking process, and give them the chance to tell their very own stories.
2024 Schedule
*currently unavailable and
will be offered in 2025*
@ The Anything Box
inside of Fever Recording Studios
5739 Tujunga Ave,
North Hollywood, CA 91601
2024 Schedule
*currently unavailable and will be offered in 2025*
@ The Anything Box
inside of Fever Recording Studios
5739 Tujunga Ave,
North Hollywood, CA 91601
Music Scoring
Get hands on composing for projects at Spec Labs! This may include films, staged productions or animated videos. You'll receive training to work with a digital audio workstation, creating music in many styles and genres. Students are encouraged to have access to music software at home and a midi keyboard. Keyboard and software may be provided for an additional fee if needed. This class is open to all levels!
"Boys Don't Wear Dresses" composed by Spectrum Laboratory, and produced by Spectrum Laboratory!
"Backyard Camping" composed by Spectrum Laboratory for Sesame Street!
Studio Engineering
In this 6 week class you will learn how to setup and operate microphones, recording equipment and a digital audio workstation in a professional recording studio. You'll also get behind the desk to engineer recording sessions for musicians as well as voice actors, everything we produce professionally in-studio at Spectrum Laboratory! After attending this class students may be given opportunities to engineer during some Spectrum Laboratory projects, classes, and gigs.
2024 Schedule
*currently unavailable and will be offered in 2025*
@ The Anything Box
inside of Fever Recording Studios
5739 Tujunga Ave,
North Hollywood, CA 91601
Book The Studio
for private recording sessions or music lessons
Get in touch with Garth (head of Music at Spec Labs) to discuss options for recording projects of all shapes and sizes. There are also many resources available through the studio to help musicians with private instruction for voice, guitar, bass, piano, drums and composing.
Please email Garth at:
garth.speclabs@gmail.com
