# Performing

One of the most exciting aspects of Sonic Pi is that it enables you to use code as a musical instrument. This means that writing code live can now be seen as a new way of performing music.

We call this Live Coding.

## Show Your Screen

When you live code I recommend you show your screen to your audience. Otherwise it’s like playing a guitar but hiding your fingers and the strings. When I practice at home I use a Raspberry Pi and a little mini projector on my living room wall. You could use your TV or one of your school/work projectors to give a show. Try it, it’s a lot of fun.

## Form a Band

Don’t just play on your own - form a live coding band! It’s a lot of fun jamming with others. One person could do beats, another ambient background, etc. See what interesting combinations of sounds you can have together.

## TOPLAP

Live coding isn’t completely new - a small number of people have been doing it for a few years now, typically using bespoke systems they’ve built for themselves. A great place to go and find out more about other live coders and systems is TOPLAP.

## Algorave

Another great resource for exploring the live coding world is Algorave. Here you can find all about a specific strand of live coding for making music in nightclubs.