a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization
est. 2015 Los Angeles, CA
Theresa Wegher-Thompson
your fantastic singing coach!
Songwriting & Music Production
In this hands-on workshop you'll write and record original songs at a professional music studio, The Anything Box! Participants will receive mixed and mastered recordings of their music, opportunities to distribute new recordings to online stores, and performance opportunities as well. Each member of the workshop will receive support and resources to be successful at their current level of experience. Go through the process of producing a song from start to finish!
$850
Mondays *3 time slots available
12:30 - 2pm
2 - 3:30pm
4 - 5:30pm
August 14th - October 30th
(12 sessions)
*no class on labor day September 4th
@ The Anything Box
inside of Fever Recording Studios
5739 Tujunga Ave,
North Hollywood, CA 91601
All Songwriting & Music Production classes will be led by your music mentor Garth Herberg, co-founder of Spec Labs and owner of The Anything Box recording studio!
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 performance opportunities will be announced during the course of this class.
$800
Mondays *6 time slots available
11:30am - 12:30pm
12:30pm - 1:30pm
2pm - 3pm
3pm - 4pm
4pm - 5pm
5:30pm - 6:30pm
August 14th - October 30th (12 sessions)
*no class on labor day September 4th
@ The Anything Box
inside of Fever Recording Studios
5739 Tujunga Ave,
North Hollywood, CA 91601
Spec Band
If you love to sing or play an instrument come join us and perform with the Spec Band! 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!
We'll spend the first month of rehearsals in a recording studio, focusing in small groups on learning your specific parts for the songs. The next three months will be spent nearby at AMP rehearsal studio, with a stage large enough for the whole band!
$850
Wednesdays *2 time slots available
5pm-6:30pm
6:30pm - 8pm
August 16th - November 1st (12 sessions)
@ The Anything Box
inside of Fever Recording Studios
5739 Tujunga Ave,
North Hollywood, CA 91601
Performance Workshop:
A Specmas Carol
Voice Actors, Singers and Instrumentalists wanted for a brand new Holiday production, with a Spec Labs spin of course! It's A Specmas Carol! In this brand new production voice actors and singers will learn to operate hand puppets while performing in a musical with a live band! Instruction will be given by:
Cathy McAuley
head of Voice Acting
and director
Garth Herberg
head of Music
and musical director
Theresa Wegher-Thompson
Spec Labs vocal coach
and vocal director.
$1000
Saturdays
1pm-3pm
September 30th - December 9th
@ The Anything Box
inside of Fever Recording Studios
5739 Tujunga Ave,
North Hollywood, CA 91601
Create Your Own Music Video!
This course will teach students how to make their very own music videos. Students can choose from their own recorded music or a variety of Spec Lab songs, and learn the filmmaking process in order 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.
$800
Fridays 4 - 5:30pm
* 2 dates available
August 18th - October 6th (early Fall class)
October 20th - December 8th (late Fall class)
* one on one music videos can be scheduled
as well, please inquire for further details at thespectrumlaboratory@gmail.com
@ 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!
$700
Thursdays
4 - 5:30pm
August 17th - October 5th (8 sessions)
online via zoom
or attend in person
@ The Anything Box
inside of Fever Recording Studios
5739 Tujunga Ave,
North Hollywood, CA 91601
"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.
$500
Thursdays
2 - 3:30pm
October 19th - November 30th
@ The Anything Box
inside of Fever Recording Studios
5739 Tujunga Ave,
North Hollywood, CA 91601
DIY Music Marketing
For artists that have already recorded music this is an absolute must to get your music heard! Learn how to setup, manage and have fun with social platforms that are great for musical artists, like instagram, tik tok, and Youtube. You'll create original content that is true to who you are and learn how to tie it into your personal story and the music you've made. Consistency over time is key and in this class we'll establish a routine that works for you to grow your audience.
$400
Mondays 4 - 5pm
November 6th - December 11th
online via zoom
or attend in person
@ The Anything Box
inside of Fever Recording Studios
5739 Tujunga Ave,
North Hollywood, CA 91601
Book the Studio!
Spec Labs is thrilled to partner with The Anything Box at Fever Recording Studios! 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.
Please email us at:
speclabrecords@gmail.com
