Music Production: Learn a DAW, Beatmaking & Song Creation

Music Production: Learn a DAW, Beatmaking & Song Creation

Music Production: Learn a DAW, Beatmaking & Song Creation

Learn to use a digital audio workstation to create, arrange, record, and mix original songs, covering beatmaking, melody, recording, and basic mixing.

Music Production: Learn a DAW, Beatmaking & Song Creation

Paid once.

Level
Beginner
Ages
13–17
Duration
45 min
Classes
1 / Week
Weeks
6

Class Experience

A multi‑day music production class that introduces learners to professional song creation using a digital audio workstation (DAW). Through guided, step‑by‑step lessons and live demonstrations with screen sharing, students explore beatmaking, melody and harmony, instrumentation, recording performances, and basic mixing to complete and share original tracks.

Learning Outcomes

  • Use a DAW to create, record, edit, and arrange musical tracks

  • Create beats and melodies and explore song structure and meter

  • Record digital or live instrument performances

  • Mix and master a track to achieve a polished sound

  • Generate and refine musical ideas to complete an original song

Learning Needs Support

May include stories of oppression/violence.

Prerequisites

Supply List

  • Headphones (required)

  • Laptop or tablet (required)

  • REAPER – Free Digital Audio Workstation (DAW)

  • Audio interface (optional)

  • Microphone (optional)

System Requirements

  • Windows: XP or newer

  • macOS: 10.5 or newer

  • Linux: Supported

Optional equipment is recommended for students who want to record vocals or instruments but is not required to participate fully in class.

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Meet your Instructor

Joined August, 2026

4.4

179

Reviews

5+

Years

300+

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An experienced animator and digital artist with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation and strong proficiency across Procreate, Blender, Adobe Creative Suite, Toon Boom Harmony, and related tools. Classroom work emphasizes character design, both 2D and 3D workflows, and practical p…

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4.8

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