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  "content": "---\ntitle: \"ICLC Extempore workshop\"\ndescription: \"Workshop materials and outline for the Introduction to music-making in Extempore session at ICLC 2020, Limerick.\"\ntags:\n  - extempore\n  - livecoding\n  - teaching\n---\n\nimport Picture from \"@/components/Picture.astro\";\n\nIf you're here for the\n[ICLC Extempore workshop](https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/introduction-to-music-making-in-extempore-tickets-89794851819)\n_Introduction to music-making in Extempore_, then welcome!\n\nHere are the details if you're still trying to find us:\n\n- **Date**: Thu 6 Feb 2020\n- **Time**: 14:30--18:30 GMT\n- **Location**: Room CSG-013, Computer Science Building (building 8 on the\n  [campus map](https://www.ul.ie/buildings/sites/default/files/travel-uploads/Campus%20Map%20Update%2028-06-2017%20Website%20A3%20Final.pdf)),\n  University of Limerick\n\n## Workshop outline\n\n| 1430 | intro & getting to know each other | | 1500 | Extempore hacking | |\n1615 | _afternoon tea break_ | | 1630 | moar Extempore hacking | | 1730 | demos\n| | 1800 | open feedback |\n\n## Intro\n\n- about me\n- potted history of [Extempore](https://github.com/digego/extempore)\n- what we will/might/won't cover today (a JIT workshop!)\n- meet one another, goal setting, CoC\n\n<Picture file=\"posts/jens-lelie-u0vgcIOQG08-unsplash.webp\" alt=\"two roads diverged...\" />\n\n## Extempore hacking\n\nFirst, set Extempore up on your machine using the\n[quickstart instructions](https://extemporelang.github.io/docs/overview/quickstart/).\n\nThen, depending on which path you'd like to go down first, continue to either\nthe\n[sharedsystem (synthesis & sampling) guide](https://extemporelang.github.io/docs/guides/sharedsystem/)\nor the\n[pattern language guide](https://extemporelang.github.io/docs/guides/pattern-language/).\n\n## Demo time & open feedback\n\nAt the end of the workshop, there will be a chance to share with the group both\nthe things you've made today and any thoughts on how we can do things\n(Extempore-wise) better, friendlier, open-er and more accessible. Improving the\nonboarding experience for Extempore is one of my big goals this year, so all\nattendees get a chance to contribute to that broader mission.\n",
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  "description": "Workshop materials and outline for the Introduction to music-making in Extempore session at ICLC 2020, Limerick.",
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    "livecoding",
    "teaching"
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  "textContent": "Workshop materials and outline for the Introduction to music-making in Extempore session at ICLC 2020, Limerick.",
  "title": "ICLC Extempore workshop"
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