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a 501(c)3 nonprofit
est. 2015 in Los Angeles, CA
2026 Schedule
Mondays *2 time slots available*
2 - 4pm
4 - 6pm
Winter Session:
January 19th - March 23rd
Fall Session:
September 21 - December 14
$1050/semester
@ Spec Lab Studios
3809 W Burbank Blvd
Burbank, CA 91505
Songwriting & Music Production
Now extended to 2 hours, this hands-on creative workshop invites you to explore songwriting, make and record your own original music in a real studio, and share your work in a live performance at a local venue. Whether you're just starting out or have been making music for years, each participant will enjoy a supportive, fun, and social environment with guidance tailored to their interests, abilities, and comfort level.
Advanced Music Production & Engineering
Building on the skills and experiences developed in our Music Production and Songwriting class, this course is designed for artists who want to take a deeper, more hands-on approach to creating and shaping their music. Participants will explore essential engineering techniques, learn to use a digital audio workstation, and work directly in the studio to develop and refine their recording projects. This class offers a supportive, social, and creative environment where students can collaborate, experiment, and grow at their own pace. While there is no live performance component, the focus remains on advancing ongoing music projects, strengthening technical abilities, and empowering each artist to express their ideas through recording, editing, and production.
2026 Schedule
Mondays
12:30 - 3:30pm
Spring Session: May 4th - June 22nd
$1200
@ Spec Lab Studios
3809 W Burbank Blvd
Burbank, CA 91505
Songwriter's Circle Online
In this online course, you’ll connect with songwriters near and far to share your ideas, receive supportive feedback, and explore new creative approaches. Unlike our Songwriting & Music Production class, this course focuses entirely on the writing process. No production work is involved. Each week includes fun writing exercises and challenges designed to inspire your creativity, strengthen your lyric and melody writing, and expand the way you think about songwriting.
2026 Schedule
Mondays 4 - 5:30pm
Spring Session:
4/6 - 6/8
$750
Spec Band &
Make Your Band
Spec Band
For students eager to learn and perform great cover songs at Spec Lab events, we offer Spec Band—a high-energy, social class where participants build confidence in group performance, stage presence, and playing crowd-pleasing hits together. This season, Spec Band will take the stage at our annual Battle of the Bands!
Make Your Band
For those excited to explore their own musical ideas, Make Your Band is the perfect next step. In this fun, collaborative course, you’ll perform your original songs with your peers, arrange them together, and support one another in bringing your creative ideas to life.
2026 Schedule
Spec Band
Wednesdays
*two timeslots available*
now extended to two hours per class
4 - 6pm
6 - 8pm
Spring Session:
February 18th - April 29
Fall Session:
August 26th - October 28th
$1050/semester
*to view available time slots for Spec Bands please click HERE. The roster will be updated in real time as students enroll*
Make Your Band
Thursdays 2 - 5pm
Spring Session:
April 23rd - June 11
Fall Session:
October 15 - December 17
$1200/semester
@ Spec Lab Studios
3809 W Burbank Blvd
Burbank, CA 91505
2026 Schedule
Thursdays evenings
6:30 - 8pm
Spring Session:
March 26 - June 11
Fall Session:
September 17 - December 17
$800/semester
@ Spec Lab Studios
3809 W Burbank Blvd
Burbank, CA 91505
Raise Your Voice!
A choir for every singer
Come sing your heart out in a choir built for every voice. Beginners, casual singers, and seasoned pros all come together to learn and grow. We’ll explore an exciting mix of songs from musicals and pop/rock favorites. You’ll strengthen your ear, expand your vocal range, and gain confidence performing. Every rehearsal is a joyful experience—no pressure, just music! All voice types welcome.
2026 Schedule
Fall Session:
Mondays
1 - 5pm
August 10 - September 14
$1200
@ Spec Lab Studios
3809 W Burbank Blvd
Burbank, CA 91505
*additional filming locations may be planned
Video Vibes
This course is designed for students who want to creatively explore the visual side of their music. In Video Vibes, we’ll experiment with a variety of fun video ideas that help bring your songs to life—whether through short clips, longer visual pieces, or anything in between. Students will collaborate, share ideas, and express their unique style in a supportive, social environment.
We’ll also look at simple ways to share your creations on platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok as a way to celebrate your work with friends, family, and the Spec Lab community. By the end of the session, each student will have a video project that showcases their music and creativity.
Music Essentials Online
In this course, we’ll explore the building blocks of music in a fun, supportive group setting. Using examples from some of your favorite songs, we’ll discover how rhythm, pitch, harmony, and musical form work together—and how they show up in the music you already love. Students will get hands-on experience with music reading, writing, listening, and simple creative exercises, all designed to make musical concepts easy to understand and enjoyable to explore. Whether you're brand new to music or looking to deepen your appreciation, this class focuses on curiosity, connection, and the joy of learning music together.
2026 Schedule
Sunday evenings
6:30-8pm
Spring Session:
March 1 - April 19
Fall Session:
August 2 - September 20
$750/semester
This class will be offered online
2026 Schedule
Wednesdays 1:30 - 3:30pm
Spring Session:
4/22 - 6/10
$900
@ Spec Lab Studios
3809 W Burbank Blvd
Burbank, CA 91505
*Online or In-person
Music Composition
In this fun and creative class, students will explore how to compose original music. Working in a supportive group setting, you’ll experiment with musical ideas, analyze scores, learn to shape moods and stories through sound, and get hands-on experience composing for live musicians.
No prior composing experience is required, but students without a background in music theory are encouraged to take Music Essentials before enrolling, as it provides a helpful foundation for understanding musical concepts used in this class.
This class is open to all levels and focuses on exploration, creativity, and enjoying the process of making music with like-minded aspiring composers!
"Boys Don't Wear Dresses" composed by Spectrum Laboratory, and produced by Spectrum Laboratory!
"Backyard Camping" composed by Spectrum Laboratory for Sesame Street!
Private Music Lessons
Visit our instructors page HERE to learn more about our wonderful teachers and begin enrolling in private music lessons
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
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