Exploration Sessions

Explore the Laboratory of Electronic Music’s collection of modular synthesisers, drum machines, samplers, sequencers and other electronic music equipment in a calm, creative environment.

Whether you’re developing your own ideas, trying a new instrument, comparing different equipment or simply spending time experimenting, Exploration Sessions give you access to the Laboratory and its facilities at your own pace.

Exploration Sessions don’t include structured lessons. Instead, they provide access to the Laboratory’s equipment, with knowledgeable staff available throughout the session to answer questions, demonstrate equipment, provide manuals and offer informal guidance whenever you’d like it.

The level of support is entirely up to you. Some participants spend most of their session exploring independently, while others occasionally ask for guidance with particular modules, instruments or techniques before continuing with their own experimentation.

Suitable for complete beginners through to experienced electronic musicians. No equipment or previous experience is required.

Booking & Pricing

When:
Exploration Sessions currently take place on Saturdays. Open the booking link below for upcoming dates and availability.

Price:
£15 per person

Duration:
2 hours per session

Group size:
Sessions are limited to four participants to provide everyone with plenty of space to explore the equipment and access guidance when needed.

Book a Session:
Reserve your place using the booking calendar below. Bookings can be made up until the start of a session, subject to availability. Book online using the link below. Once your booking is confirmed, you’ll receive full arrival information and directions to the Laboratory.

→ View available dates & book

Location & Useful Information

Location:
Exploration Sessions take place at the Laboratory for Electronic Music in Truro, Cornwall. Full directions and arrival information will be provided after booking.

What to bring:
No equipment or previous experience is required. If you have your own headphones, we recommend bringing them. Headphones are also available to hire for £2 per session. You’re welcome to bring notebooks or any portable instruments you’d like to use alongside the Laboratory’s equipment.

Accessibility:
The Laboratory is currently accessed by stairs and is not wheelchair accessible. This is a temporary space while we work towards a fully accessible long-term venue. Step-free electronic music lessons are available at our Falmouth venue.

Arrival:
Please aim to arrive around five minutes before the start of your session.

Questions:
If you’re unsure whether an Exploration Session is right for you, or have questions about the equipment or accessibility, please get in touch before booking. We’ll be happy to help.