Music Production with Hamstank: Beats, Recording, Mixing, & Mastering [#teencentral]
Music Production with Hamstank invites teens at any stage of their music-making journey to explore digital production in Teen Central’s Makerspace Lab. Participants can learn to create beats, record, write songs, and mix and master music with guidance from resident producer and educator Tony “Hamstank” Hamoui.
The Lab provides professional and accessible music-production tools, including a studio-quality Neumann microphone, Apogee Duet audio interface, iMacs with Logic Pro and GarageBand, Alienware computers with Ableton Live, Blue Yeti microphones, studio headphones, Alesis V25 MIDI keyboards, and a Launchpad MIDI controller. Hamstank works with participants at their individual skill levels.
When: Friday, November 13, 2026
Showtimes: 2:00pm–4:45pm
Venue: Central Library in Copley Square, Teen Central Makerspace Lab, 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116
Tickets: Price not available
Registration: The event page offers registration and indicates that registration closes November 13 at 2:00pm, with 8 seats remaining when listed. The description also says registration is available but not required.
Ages: The event is categorized for teens ages 13–18. Teen Central’s Lab is open to students in grades 6–12, generally ages 12–17.
Instructor: Tony “Hamstank” Hamoui is a professional music producer and educator from the Greater Boston area. He works with artists to develop their creative visions and has collaborated with Cliff Notez, Oompa, VQnC, Still Electric, Fire and the Field, and others. He also operates Stank Factory Recordings, a music-production studio in Somerville.
Equipment: The Makerspace Lab includes iMac and Alienware computers with music and creative software, an audio booth, microphones, audio interfaces, headphones, MIDI keyboards, and a Launchpad MIDI controller. The broader teen makerspace also includes 3D printers, sewing machines, Cricut cutting machines, and other creative technology.
Accessibility: To request a disability accommodation or language services, contact teencentral@bpl.org. The library asks that requests be made at least two weeks in advance when possible.
Contact: Catherine Halpin, chalpin@bpl.org