Santuri East Africa is a community-focussed music innovation hub based in Nairobi, Kenya.
We exist to bring about a more equitable, authentic and diverse music industry.
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Award-winning music education in Nairobi
Studios, Santuri Salon workshop space, gear hire and more
The region’s first music tech and innovation summit
Artist development, events, bookings and more
Incubating creative enterprises
︎︎︎We specialize in providing progressive, globally-focussed music education for producers and DJs through the Santuri Electronic Music Academy (SEMA).
︎︎︎We connect artists to knowledge, music technology, production & recording facilities, and cultural dialogues at our Santuri Salon space.
︎︎︎We create opportunities for sonic artists through showcase events, residencies and collaborations
︎︎︎We provide an environment that lives our commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
︎︎︎We build partnerships and develop networks globally to support artists and creatives
︎︎︎We host an annual music tech and innovation summit - Kilele
︎Beginner
There is no experience necessary for our beginner course, just a passion for music and the desire to learn. Successfully completing this course equips new producers with the skills and knowledge to start their journey of music making and creative expression with the Santuri ethos of community, collaboration and innovation.
︎Intermediate
Students are taken through modules on mixing and mastering, innovative music production techniques and performance skills, the cultural and sub-cultural contexts of electronic music, digital distribution, copyright, and career development.
︎Advanced
The course offers producers with experience an opportunity to take their music to a new level – from experimental production techniques, building live performances, advanced mixing approaches and developing release strategies.
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Feedback from the advanced music production course:
“I have to admit, I learnt more in a span of 6 weeks than all my previous experience in music production. This program has been a game changer to me and my music journey. I really appreciate all the tutors and the staff for their time, knowledge, patience and passion. I'm really proud of myself and more confident now about my art.”
“The program has changed how I think about sound as a whole. I feel like it led me to take a step back from what I already knew about music production, from the approaches I was already used to and to reconsider, reimagine, and relearn what sound is in general. (...) It also made me even more passionate about sound design. From building my own sounds, to making my own presets on VSTs. I just have a whole new range of possibilities in my mind when I think about making music now.”
“The program has changed how I think about sound as a whole. I feel like it led me to take a step back from what I already knew about music production, from the approaches I was already used to and to reconsider, reimagine, and relearn what sound is in general. (...) It also made me even more passionate about sound design. From building my own sounds, to making my own presets on VSTs. I just have a whole new range of possibilities in my mind when I think about making music now.”
Feedback from the beginner music production course:
“I'm more inspired and confident in myself and it's become easier to translate musical ideas into projects.”
“Not only do I know 'how to do', I now also know 'what to do'. Having experienced teachers from the industry completely changed my approach to music and creating as a whole. The class on 'Experimental Music' was the most impactful.”
“I've been exposed to the most talented individuals I've ever met, which in turn has taught me a lot and has truly become an inspiration.”
“It was incredibly inspiring! I felt the community enhanced my work.”
“It has been an amazing, amazing journey. It still baffles me that I’ve been able to garner all this knowledge in a little more than three
weeks.”
“Not only do I know 'how to do', I now also know 'what to do'. Having experienced teachers from the industry completely changed my approach to music and creating as a whole. The class on 'Experimental Music' was the most impactful.”
“I've been exposed to the most talented individuals I've ever met, which in turn has taught me a lot and has truly become an inspiration.”
“It was incredibly inspiring! I felt the community enhanced my work.”
“It has been an amazing, amazing journey. It still baffles me that I’ve been able to garner all this knowledge in a little more than three
weeks.”
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The formation of Santuri Electronic Music Academy was supported by Goethe-Institut's Jenga CCI on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development in collaboration with the GIZ.
The formation of Santuri Electronic Music Academy was supported by Goethe-Institut's Jenga CCI on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development in collaboration with the GIZ.
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Rough Cuts is a series of works-in-progress: raw tracks by members of the Santuri community. Hear new directions take shape and feel free to give feedback!
A fresh Santuri Rough Cut just landed. This submission comes from Sisian, who describes Ego Bruise in her own words: “Lyrically, a reflection on the words of my good seez Byarugabz, ‘battle scars turn to beauty marks’, and how the sentiment inspired a reckoning with my assortment of scars collected in drunken escapisms. #Pombesiosupu. Sonically, a song created strictly from Ableton’s core library of samples, kits, grooves etc., motivated by an attempt to create constant change in the arrangement of the track's elements - this is done in 2/bar loops... enjoy!”
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Santuri has a fully-equipped recording and production studio available for hire. Located at The Mall, Westlands (basement level), the studio offers cutting-edge equipment and knowledgeable technicians ready to bring your ideas to fruition. Santuri is committed and proud to be a safe, welcoming space that encourages producers and artists from all walks of like to feel at home. We particuarly welcome non-male / queer identities to utilise our services.
︎We Offer︎
Studio Hire (with or without an audio engineer)
Gear Hire (recording or live events)
Podcast Recording
Access to DJ Equipment (practice or recording of mixes)
Video Production / Editing
Access to Ableton / Native Instruments / Elektron / Novation Hardware and Software
Event and Festival Curation and Production
Get in Touch for a Personalised Quotation
Gear List
Maschine +
The standalone MASCHINE+ is a WiFi-enabled sampler, drum machine, synthesizer, and is an on-stage superpower. Leave the laptop behind, jam with this piece of gear, and create beats in minutes with a wealth of on-board sounds, instruments, and effects.
Maschine MK2 & MK3
The MASCHINE MK2 & MK3 are sequencers, samplers, VST/AU plug-in hosts and multi-effect units used for beat-making and performance.
Ableton Push 1 ,2 & 3
Ableton Push is an instrument for song creation that provides hands-on control of melody and harmony, beats, sounds, and song structure. In the studio, Push allows you to quickly create clips that populate Live's Session View as you work entirely from the hardware.
Boss Dr. Sample SP-303
The Boss Dr. Sampler SP-303 by Roland offers DJs and musicians a compact, easy-to-use portable phrase sampler with high-quality sound, 8-note polyphony, 26 onboard effects and a real-time pattern sequencer for sampling and effects processing anytime.
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Komplete Kontrol S49 Keyboard
With the latest generation of KOMPLETE KONTROL, music-making becomes a more intuitive, hands-on experience. Perform expressively, browse and preview sounds, tweak parameters, sketch your ideas, then navigate and mix your project – all from one fully integrated centerpiece for studio and stage.
Venice F24 Mixer
VF24 is much more than a compact live audio console. The DIGI-LOG VF24 is the platform for completely integrated audio mixing, recording and signal processing. Thanks to its FireWire digital audio interface which is capable of supporting up to 24 x 24 channels of high-quality, 24-bit audio.
Shure PGA DrumKit
The PGA DrumKit 7 Microphone Kit is a complete package of professional quality microphones, designed to provide excellent sound for full drum kit performance and recording. Included in the PGA DrumKit 7 are one PGA52 kick drum microphone, three PGA56 drum microphones, one PGA57 instrument microphone and two PGA81 instrument microphones, along with three drum mounts, seven XLR-XLR cables, and a carrying case.
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Shure SM57s / SM58s
These cardioid dynamic microphones offer a clean reproduction of amplified and acoustic instuments. Features include contoured frequency response for rich vocal pickup, background noise reduction, and a pneumatic shock mount system.
Shure MV 88+ (Field Recording Mics)
The digital stereo condenser microphone replaces field recorders with the ability to record audio onto an iOS device. Features include 5 preloaded DSP settings, Lightning Connector compatibility, and iOS ShurePlus MOTIV app editing.
Shure MV7 Vocal (including direct to USB)
Inspired by the legendary SM7B, the MV7 is a dynamic microphone with both USB and XLR outputs for use with computers and professional interfaces alike. Connect via USB, explore additional set-up features and use auto level mode within the ShurePlus™ MOTIV app to control your vocal tone, and distance from the microphone.Sound Isolation Panels
A full set of acoustic panels composed of compressed Rockwool & foam are at your disposal. The sound absorbing acoustic panels diffuse sound waves to reduce ambient noise, clarify speech and limit reverberation within enclosed areas.
Adam Audio TV5 Monitors
The T5V is a two-way nearfield monitor optimised for small control rooms. Excellent acoustic characteristics, small dimensions and outstanding performance make this studio monitor perfectly suited for use in small control rooms in music, video and broadcast production.
iMac 27inch 2017
A fully capable 2017 iMac model with the full Ableton Live 11 Suite, Native Instruments Komplete 13 Ultimate and Izotope plugins.
Microphone Stands
Several flexible microphone stands for any occasion.
Audio Interfaces (Native Instruments, Focusrite, Yamaha)
Audio interfaces convert microphone and instrument signals into a format your computer and software recognise. The interface also routes audio from your computer out to your headphones and studio monitors. Our studio offers a wide variety of interfaces for all your recording needs.
Elektron Digitakt
Behringer TD-303
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RATES
Hourly Rate 2,500 KES
Half Day 7,500 KES
Half-day with engineer 10,000 KES
Full-day 12,500 KES
Full-day with engineer 15,000 KES
Half Day ( 5 Hours)
Full Day (8 Hours)
Contact Us
studio@santuri.org
+254 768 226 199
