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Bowerbird, INC.

A Philadelphia nonprofit that presents music, dance and film, and runs synth classes and a free community synth studio.

  • Newcomers welcome

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What they do

Attend concerts and events, take synth classes, or book time at the free Community Synth Studio at AMLA and Esperanza. Support Bowerbird through its giving page.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone
Who is there
All ages

When and where

The studio runs Oct 21 to Dec 17, 2026, Tuesday and Thursday 3 to 6 pm and Wednesday 3 to 9 pm, and is closed Thanksgiving week. Concerts run Oct 16 to 24, 2026. The Intro to Synths class is Oct 20, and Synth Foundations starts Oct 27.

Days
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Times
Daytime, Evening
Season
Fall

Community Synth Studio (AMLA Studios at Esperanza)

Address
4261 N. 5th St., 1st Floor (lower level)
Part of the city
North
Getting there
Free parking in the Esperanza lot on Bristol Street. Listed SEPTA routes are 47, 53, and 4.

Office (events are at other venues)

Address
252 S Saint Bernard St
Part of the city
West

Your first visit

Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.

First step: Attend a studio orientation or the Intro to Synths class on Oct 20, then email SoundLab@bowerbird.org to book studio time at least one week ahead..

Check with the group before you show up. You need to sign up first.

What to expect

Studio time must be booked, in half-hour blocks up to two hours, and a studio manager is on site during open hours. After you sign up you receive an FAQ and sign a user agreement, waiver, and code of conduct. The studio has a range of synths, modular systems, a theremin, and small starter kits to try.

Tips for your first visit

  • Email SoundLab@bowerbird.org at least a week ahead with a preferred time and a backup
  • Say whether you have done an orientation or an intro class
  • Park in the free Esperanza lot on Bristol Street, or take SEPTA routes 47, 53, or 4

Newcomer welcome

Welcoming to newcomers (4 out of 5). Why we say this: The studio says all experience levels are welcome and explains how to start: an orientation, an intro class, or the first 30 minutes of a first session..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Cost not known yet. Studio time is free for all experience levels. Class and concert fees are not stated on the pages we read.
How often
One time event

Access and languages

Wheelchair access
We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
Languages spoken
We do not know yet which languages are spoken.
Access notes
Accessibility is not stated. The studio entrance is on Bristol Street through Esperanza's main doors.

Requirements

What to bring or wear: Studio users sign a user agreement, waiver, and code of conduct after signing up. Equipment is provided.

How to reach them

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Sources and last check

Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.

Last seen active
October 2026 (See the evidence)
Last checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Active
Our confidence in this listing
High

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