Free workshops amp up 2016 Sync Sessions

Power Mac Center is seting the stage for the third edition of its Sync Sessions by introducting masterclass sessions by Filipino music legends and technical trainings on music-production apps, and by featuring in-store live performances by local independent musical acts. 

Sync Sessions showcases the power of apps, accessories, and Apple devices in music-making. This year, it will hold workshops by Gary Valenciano on Sept. 27, Urbandub’s Gabby Alipe on Oct. 1, and Raimund Marasigan on Oct. 16. These sessions will be held at Power Mac Center Greenbelt 3 from 1 to 4 p.m.

“This year’s Power Mac Center Sync Sessions aims to encourage more artists to experiment [with] music production, be it for songs, sound effects, movies, or home videos. We hope that, by providing the technical knowhow through our brand ambassadors and invited experts, we’ll be able to spark greater interest in the use of Apple technology in creating music,” Power Mac Center Marketing Director Joey Alvarez said.

The masterclass sessions will be supported by Logic Pro X training for beginners, to be conducted by Teresa Barrozo, a composer and music professor at De La Salle University-College of St. Benilde. There are three schedules available: Sept. 25 and Oct. 9 at Power Mac Center SM Aura in Taguig City, and Oct. 23 at Power Mac Center The Annex at SM North Edsa in Quezon City. The training will last from 1 to 4 p.m., and is free of charge. Interested participants can register at tinyurl.com/ SyncSessions2016.

This year’s edition of Sync Sessions will continue to celebrate Filipino talent by showcasing the musical prowess of homegrown independent artists. The in-store mini-concerts will be kicked off by ambient synth-pop singer-songwriter BP Valenzuela at Power Mac Center TriNoma on Sept. 24, followed by six-piece indie folk/rock band The Ransom Collective at Power Mac Center SM Megamall on Oct. 8, and producer and beatmaker CRWN performs with Jess Connelly on October 22 at Power Mac Center Power Plant Mall. All in-store performances are open to the public and start at 4 p.m.

For more information on Sync Sessions, visit www.powermaccenter.com.