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General

Big Ears

Big Ears

Help participants develop their ear and the critical listening skills that are ...
Genius' Deconstructed

Genius’ Deconstructed

Submitted by Mike Lembke www.bgcb.org If you haven't checked out any Genius ...
Portable Music Production Station

Portable Music Production Station

To download a ZIP file Bundle - Click Here: - Equipment is ...
Key Players in the Music Industry

Key Players in the Music Industry

Easy to understand definitions of who’s who in the music biz (for your ...
Recording Studio Orientation Process

Recording Studio Orientation Process

Demystify complicated studio gear and get participants making beats right away What ...
Solo Artist Music Production Projects

Solo Artist Music Production Projects

Give participants a true “indie-label” experience by helping an up-and-coming artist complete ...
Collaborative Music Production Projects

Collaborative Music Production Projects

Tips for getting participants to work together as a team to complete ...
Music Production for Large Groups

Music Production for Large Groups

Got a big group for your studio – why not have them ...
Sample Daily Schedule (Word Version)

Sample Daily Schedule (Word Version)

Save time by downloading our sample daily schedule and customizing for your ...
Establishing House Rules

Establishing House Rules

Set expectations and ensure proper use of the equipment and facilities. Your ...

Beatmaking

4 “Masked” Music Production Ideas

4 “Masked” Music Production Ideas

You’ve heard of the “Masked Singer”... now try the “Masked” Producer! Social ...
Junior Producers

Junior Producers

Get projects done by defining the role of Producer, Artist and Engineer ...
Logic Remote as a Midi Control Surface

Logic Remote as a Midi Control Surface

Turn an iPad into a digital control surface and make beats like ...
Makey Makey Beats

Makey Makey Beats

Turn apples, bananas, and muffins into drum triggers - Submitted by Javier ...
The Remix Contest

The Remix Contest

Each participant creates their REMIX version of the song of the week ...
Sampling the Civil Rights Movement

Sampling the Civil Rights Movement

Expose participants to sampling through culturally and historically significant music Part music ...
Rhythm Roulette (Using Splice)

Rhythm Roulette (Using Splice)

Introducing three random samples equals endless beat making creativity for your participants ...
Splice - samples, loops, FX, and presets

Splice – samples, loops, FX, and presets

Submitted by Javier Lozada www.ymcamalden.org Watching this made me realize how accessible ...

Engineering

Dub Club

Dub Club

Two sound design projects that will build your participants’ critical listening skills ...
Logic Pro X Tutorials

Logic Pro X Tutorials

Simple tips/tricks for Logic Pro X that help participants worry about the song, ...
Mastering Plugins

Mastering Plugins

Submitted by Javier Lozada - www.ymcamalden.org and Anders Olson - www.bgcb.org These ...
Meme Factory

Meme Factory

Sample a viral video to make an original beat - great for ...
Music Producer Incentive System

Music Producer Incentive System

Participants earn studio privileges while improving their production skills!  The Music Producer ...
Podcast

Podcast

Encourage "youth voice" while reinforcing planning, communication, and basic production Podcasts are ...
Quick Mix With Pink Noise

Quick Mix With Pink Noise

Get a quick, balanced mix every time by mixing with pink noise ...

Lyric Writing

Cypher Fridays

Cypher Fridays

Use words that impress, without the stress, just try your best Objective: ...
Flow Lab & Freestyle Compliment Battle

Flow Lab & Freestyle Compliment Battle

Keep participants' raps positive by complimenting others instead of tearing them down ...
Practical Tips on How to Address Inappropriate Language

Practical Tips on How to Address Inappropriate Language

Five ways to clean up inappropriate language that you’ll swear by! It’s ...
Target Method Lyric Writing

Target Method Lyric Writing

Submitted by Anne Joseph www.newcitykids.org/jerseycity Anybody having a hard time getting your ...

Songwriting

Command Ship

Command Ship

Participants' take command of the songwriting process to make their musical ideas ...
3 Quick Songwriting Activities

3 Quick Songwriting Activities

Three proven ways to get participants engaged in songwriting right away  Songwriting ...