Spoken Word, Poetry and Performance (Hip Hop)

Our Hip Hop classes offer comprehensive instruction for students who want to develop their skills in the elements of Hip Hop, including writing, rapping, theater, and beat making. Our workshops cover all these topics and more, while empowering youth to speak out on issues they are passionate about. Whether you are interested in improving as a rapper, or you want to learn the ins and outs of music production, this program will provide you with the tools you are looking for.

Lyricism: Rap, Spoken Word, Poetry

• History/Appreciation
• Style/Content
• Rhythm/Syllable Placement
• Metaphors/Similes
• Song Structure

Electronic Music Production & Sound Design

• Music Theory
• DAWs
• MIDI/Sequencers
• Keyboards/Sound Modules
• Samplers/Sampling
• Loop Based Recording
• Song Arrangement
• Effects
• Microphones/Preamps

For more information contact Aidan Young at (650) 298-3419 or aidan@riekes.org

Pricing Information

To see a list of program prices for the entire Riekes Center, download the Riekes Price Sheet (PDF, 168kb). Prices are subject to change; for the most up-to-date information, please contact us.

Financial Aid

Financial aid is available for all of our programs. We seek to provide educational opportunities regardless of income; please contact the Front Desk for more information at info@riekes.org or (650) 364-2509. In addition to direct scholarships, we offer work-trade opportunities through our Student Services program.