services
the basement studio can provide a number of services: "the basement studio is uniquely effecive.Its influence is quite profound.One of the most efficient delivery system I have come across in terms delivering both social and arts education"
Marius Frank Deputy Head, Fairfield School, Ashley Ward

Inhouse / Open Access Workshops
These workshops open in tandem with the Basement’s host, Sefton Park Youth Centre. They are primarily for young people living in Ashley Ward and the surrounding areas, however we have individual young people coming from as far afield as Hartcliffe and Portishead.
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Inhouse / Exclusive Access Workshopsho
These workshops are specifically organized for groups coming to the Basement. The workshops are open to youth organisations across the City. These are accessible exclusively to your group. A nominal hire fee is payable to over the cost of tutors and other resources.
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Outreach  Workshops 
The Basement will come to your centre, organisation or project bringing a selection of musical instruments & equipment specifically catering to your needs. A nominal hire fee is payable to cover the cost of tutors, other resources and transport.
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Advice & Information Service
If you want advice or information, relating to any aspect of youth music, we are currently developing and enhancing this service. 
This service could eventually range from where to hire equipment, putting you in contact with youth music or radio tutors appropriate to your needs, details of training and college courses available, cheap rehearsal spaces and recording studios.
A telephone inquiry service offering general information and advice, plus a quarterly newsletter for members will also be available.
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Training Courses & Project Work.
We can provide a selection of courses ranging from Radio Production to Sound Engineering.An important aspect of this area of work is our training trainers courses where we train workers working with children and young people in various aspects of music or radio so that other workers can develop or enhance their knowledge and skills and/or become part of our pool of tutors.
These courses are all subject to available funding. If you are interested in tutor training or If your group would like to sample one or more of our courses or workshops, please contact us .
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Work with other agencies
The Basement works with many different kinds of organisations and welcomes the opportunity of working in partnerships with all groups working with young people.The Basement is about combining experiential and social educational opportunities through music

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