CLASSES
BeatMaking
8-Week Beat Making Class Curriculum
Kids Classes Ages 8–18 | Skill-Level Based | 2 Classes Per Week
Week 1 – Intro to Beat Making
- Class 1: Welcome, program overview, what is a beat, DAW intro, setting up first project
- Class 2: Exploring sounds, BPM & tempo, creating first basic drum loop
Week 2 – Drums & Rhythm
- Class 1: Drum kit elements, building steady 4-bar & 8-bar patterns
- Class 2: Adding groove with swing & velocity, creating fills & variations
Week 3 – Melodies & Chords
- Class 1: Music theory basics (notes, scales, chords), creating chord progressions
- Class 2: Writing melodies, layering sounds (pads, leads, basslines)
Week 4 – Working With Loops
- Class 1: Finding & importing loops, matching loops to tempo/key
- Class 2: Editing, chopping, layering loops, creative loop challenge
Week 5 – Sampling & Sound Design
- Class 1: Sampling basics & copyright, chopping samples
- Class 2: Sound design basics using synths & effects, making custom sounds
Week 6 – Song Arrangement
- Class 1: Song structure (Intro, Verse, Hook, Bridge, Outro), building sections
- Class 2: Adding automation & transitions, creating dynamics & flow
Week 7 – Mixing Basics
- Class 1: Mixing fundamentals (volume, panning, EQ), balancing elements
- Class 2: Using effects (reverb, delay, compression), practice mix session
Week 8 – Final Project & Showcase
- Class 1: Finalizing beat, exporting for sharing/upload
- Class 2: Class showcase, feedback, certificates, celebration
Kids ( ages 8-18 ) Class Selection
Group Classes are 2 times a week.
Mondays: ☐ 5:00–6:00 PM ☐ 6:00–7:00 PM ☐ 7:00–8:00 PM
Thursdays: ☐ 5:30–6:30 PM ☐ 6:30–7:30 PM ☐ 7:30–8:30 PM
Adult 19+ Class Selection
Group Classes are 2 times a week.
Tuesdays: ☐ 5:30–6:30 PM ☐ 6:30–7:30 PM ☐ 7:30–8:30 PM
Wednesdays: ☐ 5:30–6:30 PM ☐ 6:30–7:30 PM ☐ 7:30–8:30 PM
Pricing & Payment
Kids Group Classes: $50 per week, or $200 per month • 8 weeks • 2 classes per week
Adult Group Classes: $75 per week, or $300 per month • 8 weeks • 2 classes per week
Payments can be made weekly or monthly.
All payments must be made prior to the start of classes for that week or month.
Private lessons: $50 per 1 hour lesson • Schedule according to availability.
Payment cycle: Weekly ☐ Monthly ☐