Producing Techno with Taraval

430 Main St, San Francisco, CA 94105

Saturday, June 27, 2026

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Free RSVP→

Producing Techno with Taraval

430 Main St, San Francisco, CA 94105

Saturday, June 27, 2026

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Free RSVP→

Join San Fransisco based, Taraval for a Techno Production Workshop taking students on an expansive journey into all things techno. From its cultural roots to its modern tropes, students will discover the tools, techniques, and creative mindset behind the genre.

Workshop Topics

Techno Roots: From Detroit to Berlin, discover the history of the genre and its impact around the world.

Drum Programming: Techniques for building functional, effective drum patterns. Learn how to elevate your grooves and move the dancefloor.

Sound Design and Synthesis: Learn how to find and create the iconic sounds of techno.

Arrangement: Learn how to transform your loops and jam into finished tracks.

About Your Instructor

Playing with Caribou for decades now, Ryan has toured all over the world from festivals to stadiums and recorded at world-renowned studios with the likes of Nigel Goderich. His solo music as Taraval has been released on Four Tet's TEXT and has seen me DJ at places like Berghain and Warehouse Project.

At his studio in the Gray Area in San Francisco, Ryan co-produces, engineers and mentors other musicians. He also runs an NEA-funded music education program and free synthesizer library.