Youth Music Workshops: Rap, Beats & Creative Labs
For more than 15 years I have designed music projects with young people in youth centres and cultural spaces in Germany, Spain and Italy, in cooperation with organisations such as Steinhaus Bautzen, Jugendkunstschule Dresden and riesa efau. My workshops combine rhythm, rap, beatmaking, DJ, movement and transcultural elements in flexible formats well suited to mixed and diverse groups aged 8–21.
My work is based on relationship, trust and creative freedom I meet young people where they are, with respect for their experiences, their language and their energy. Instead of following a fixed curriculum, I create a space in which participants feel able to experiment, make mistakes and find their own voice. Music becomes a tool for self-expression, connection and empowerment. What matters is that everyone feels heard, contributes something meaningful and leaves with the feeling of having achieved something.
What I Offer
My youth workshops combine rhythm, rap, movement and digital creation in accessible and creative formats. Modules can be freely combined according to group needs, room possibilities and workshop length.
Rap & writing
Flow, text ideas, rhythm and delivery
Beatmaking & production
BandLab, loopstation, mobile production, loops and arrangements
Movement & rhythm
Body percussion, beatbox, groove games, coordination and group energy
Voice & expression
Call-and-response, flow patterns, vocal identity
DJ Workshop
Turntable basics, beatmatching, creative mixing
Digital music tools
Sampling, effects, creative exploration of sound
Transcultural Elements
Rhythms, patterns and instruments from different traditions
Group process work
Co-creation, shared authorship, listening skills, confidence
Rap, Beats & Urban Performance
1–7 daysA dynamic workshop connecting text, rhythm, flow and performance. Participants explore their own stories and perspectives through rap, spoken word and groove-based music. Sessions can include text work, flow exercises, beat work, beatbox, live looping, movement and stage presence. Depending on duration, the group can develop individual or shared pieces and present them in an informal performance, or work towards a larger stage show or music video production.
Lehr_Kraft_Probe – “Schule – Kein Bock!”
Rap and performance project with young people; I accompany the creative process as executive producer, including text development, composition, beat production and recording.
Steinhaus e.V. – Pop2go Music Camp
“Ali Lou Song” (young people)
Jugendkunstschule Dresden
“Meine Woche” – holiday course in producing & songwriting (children)
Digital Music Production Lab
1–7 daysA practical introduction to creating beats and digital music. With BandLab or Ableton, participants produce their own tracks and develop musical ideas in a collaborative environment. The workshop can include sampling, beatbox recordings, loops, sound design, recording, arrangement and basic mixing. It suits beginners and experienced participants alike and can lead to a small EP, beat tape or listening session.
Tekke Mash Up
All course participants (young people)
“Esras Lied”
Produced by children
Creative sound workshop for children
Ages 8–13A playful workshop introducing younger groups to sound, rhythm and creative experimentation. Participants build simple instruments from recycled materials, explore beatbox and vocal sounds, textures and patterns, and create small shared sound pieces or songs. The workshop can also include field recordings, soundscapes or short scenes that the group scores with its own sounds.
Spuk auf dem Dachboden
Creative sound workshop with children
Pop2go Music Camp
Steinhaus e.V. – creative workshop project
Station atmosphere
Field recording & sound collage
Atmospheric sound scene
Creative sound theatre piece
Suitable Formats
Workshops can be booked as compact units or multi-day programmes and adapted to your group’s needs and room possibilities.
Introductory Workshop
For introductory workshops, open youth-work days or time-limited projects. A compact format to experience rap, beats, rhythm, beatbox or creative sound.
Creative Exploration
Ideal for project days or introductory formats focused on rap, beats, rhythm or movement. Well suited to mixed groups and open youth work.
Thematic Deepening
More time for writing, recording, beatmaking, performance and group work. Suitable for social projects, holiday programmes or collaborations.
Creative Music Lab
A flexible, intensive format in which participants can explore different approaches before choosing their focus. Can conclude with a performance, beat tape or listening session.
Price range
Below is a general price orientation for youth workshops. Workshops do not have to fill a whole day; shorter units of a few hours are possible and often fit well with youth centre schedules.
The prices listed serve as orientation. I prepare offers according to format, duration, location, team size and funding framework. If the budget is limited, we can check whether a smaller or funded format is possible.
| Format | Duration | Price (included) |
|---|---|---|
| Introductory Workshop | 2–4 hours | from €200 |
| 1 day – Creative Exploration | 1 day | €350–500 |
| 2–3 days – Thematic Deepening | 2–3 days | €700–1,200 |
| 3–7 days – Creative Music Lab | 3–7 days | €1,200–2,800 |
All prices include preparation, materials and travel. Individual offers for youth centres and cultural organisations are possible at any time. Final costs may vary depending on group size, duration and special requirements.
How It Works
Planning a workshop for your youth centre is straightforward. Together we shape the programme based on your group, rooms and goals.
First Contact
Share dates, group information, age range and workshop ideas
Suitable Proposal
I suggest a format adapted to your rooms and participants
Preparation
We clarify materials, room setup and documentation requirements
Delivery
I lead the sessions on site, adapted to the group’s energy and dynamics
Presentation & Follow-up
Informal presentation, feedback and ideas for future collaboration
