Young Producers Group - Music Production 1 Curriculum (Includes MA for Free)

Young Producers Group - Music Production 1 Curriculum (Includes MA for Free)

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Description

Young Producers Group - Music Production 1 

This innovative curriculum breaks down the key concepts of music production. We provide instructional demonstrations for using the digital audio workstation, Soundtrap (Mac, PC, Chromebook), along with engaging assignments, exercises, games, and more so teachers can seamlessly guide students in applying the theory.

Young Producers Group is the official Soundtrap curriculum partner!

  • The Official Curriculum for Soundtrap (Mac, PC, Chromebook)

  • Accompanying Teacher’s Handbook

  • CTE Introductory Course

  • CTE and California Arts Standards-Aligned

  • UC A-G Credit-Approved

  • Year-Long Curriculum

A year-long, standards-aligned curriculum that makes modern music production accessible for beginners.

  • CTE Introductory Course

  • Grades: 4-12

  • Software: Soundtrap (Chromebook, Mac, PC)

  • Cost: $2,000/year (includes Music Appreciation)

Get FREE access to Units 1 & 2 and test out Music Production 1 in your classroom now!

 

Curriculum Overview

This innovative curriculum breaks down the core concepts of music production in a way that is approachable and engaging for students at any level. Students will learn the ins and outs of Soundtrap, create original productions, cultivate their artistic voice, and contribute as members of a creative community.

The Music Production 1 Core Curriculum includes Key Concept Videos, In the Studio Videos, and Basics of the Basics Videos, all supported by glossaries, assessments, and assignments. Together, these materials form the backbone of a year-long course, guiding students step-by-step through essential music production skills. We also provide a rich selection of supplemental resources, giving teachers tools for differentiation, backup options if Soundtrap goes down, and flexibility to meet the unique needs of their students.

Key Components

Sounds

Categorizing sounds (high, mid, low) and learning the Soundtrap interface.

Layers

Combining high, mid, and low sounds into larger pieces of music.

Sounds on a Grid

Placing sounds on a grid to create patterns.

Fundamentals of Rhythm

Writing rhythms with subdivisions, syncopation, and space.

Fundamentals of Harmony

Building scales, chords, and writing melodic and harmonic parts.

Song Structure

Arranging music into multiple sections and experimenting with form

Recording

Capturing instruments, voices, and found sounds with microphones

Mixing

Using volume and effects to balance and blend layers

Unmatched Teacher Resources & Support

Teachers receive a comprehensive, digital Teacher’s Handbook to help set up and maintain a productive atmosphere where students feel safe to explore their creativity, respond to peers’ work, and connect their projects to the world around them.

The handbook includes:

  • Detailed pacing guide

  • Grading rubrics for each assignment

  • Pedagogy guides

  • In-depth, grade-specific instructional techniques