Music Production
- “Found Sound” Sampling Project
- Creating a Black History Month Song/Project
- 4 “Masked” Music Production Ideas
- Quick Ideas for Music Production
- Resources for Virtual Music Programming
- Logic Remote as a Midi Control Surface
- Rhythm Roulette (Using Splice)
- Practical Tips on How to Address Inappropriate Language
- Splice – samples, loops, FX, and presets
- Music Producer Incentive System
- Mastering Plugins
- Genius’ Deconstructed
- Target Method Lyric Writing
- Makey Makey Beats
- Music Production for Large Groups
- Collaborative Music Production Projects
- Solo Artist Music Production Projects
- 3 Quick Songwriting Activities
- Key Players in the Music Industry
- Cypher Fridays
- Big Ears
- Podcast
- Portable Music Production Station
- Recording Studio Orientation Process
- Meme Factory
- Dub Club
- Flow Lab & Freestyle Compliment Battle
- Command Ship
- Junior Producers
- The Remix Contest
- Sampling the Civil Rights Movement
- Logic Pro X Tutorials
- Quick Mix With Pink Noise
Instrument Workshops
- Shared Spotify Playlists – Songs with Easy Progressions
- Quick Ideas for Performances
- Step by Step Process – From Practice to Performance
- Quick Ideas for Instrument Programming
- Resources for Virtual Music Programming
- Using the Nashville Number System to Create Bands
- “Karate Belt” Reward System
- New Participant Orientation Process
- 4 Steps to Implement Instrument Workshops
- Instrument Petting Zoo
- “Sticky” Instrument Challenges
- The Mouse Pad Drum Pad
- Big Ears
- The 10 Minute Bet
- Recording Studio Orientation Process
- Command Ship
- Ukulele Club
- Project Drumline
- VIP Band Program
Performances
- As Seen on TV
- Using the Nashville Number System to Create Bands
- Cover Song Challenge
- Lip Sync Battle
- The Art of a Sound Check
- Emcee 101
- Cypher Fridays
- Signature Events
- Community Performances
- Disco Karaoke
- Open Mic Nights
- Multi-week Vocal Competition
- Using Performance Games to Help Conquer Stage Fright
- First Take Studio Series
- VIP Band Program
- “La Mesa” Performance Series
Youth Development
- Icebreaker Games
- Get Your Participants Talking
- Hi! My Name Is…
- Practical Tips on How to Address Inappropriate Language
- Lyric Love
- Dropmix – Music Mixing Game
- BRING MAGIC FOR REAL – A Youth Development Philosophy
- Teen “Tech” Club Descriptions
- Top 10 Debate Club
- Musical Treasure Hunt – The Search for Emotions in Music
- Question Mingle Icebreaker
- Tackling Social Issues in the Music Industry
- Empire: The Business of Music
Infrastructure
- Recommended Products
- “Karate Belt” Reward System
- Establishing House Rules
- Sample Daily Schedule (Word Version)
- “In Step” Program Offerings
- Portable Music Production Station
Staffing
- Managing Part-Time Music Program Staff/Mentors
- Developing a Music Staffing Plan
- Music Staff Recruitment Resource Essentials
- Teen “Tech” Club Descriptions
- Establishing a University Partnership
- Youth Leader Program
- Sample Music Program Job Descriptions
- Sample Interview Questions for Music Program Staff
- Recommended Recruiting and Hiring Process – Music Program
- Profile of Successful Youth Development Music Staff
- How to Objectively Qualify Candidate’s Musical Skills
Posts From Our Facebook Community
- Splice – samples, loops, FX, and presets
- Demystifying the Studio
- Mastering Plugins
- Sample Berklee Online Course
- Native Instruments – KOMPLETE START
- Loop | Music Education and Technology: Re-Invention or New Approaches
- Genius’ Deconstructed
- Musician of the Month
- Lyric Genius
- Canva – quick fliers and posters
- Pass the Aux
- Target Method Lyric Writing
- BRING MAGIC
- AWESOME LIGHTS For Your Music Room
- Recommended Mic Reflection Filter
- Free Apple Store Resources
- Hip hop, grit, and academic success: Bettina Love at TEDxUGA
- Youth-Run Venue Application
- Makey Makey Beats
- Drop-in Drum Circle
- The Egg Shaker Game
- Round Robin Elimination
- “Music Workout” Circuit
- Youth Development Toolbox App