Music Production Basics

Music Production

Ages 8-12

3-6 students

60 min

8 weeks

Tues 5:00-6:00 PM

Starts Sept 8

About This Course

A beginner-friendly music production and recording course designed for kids ages 8+. In this 8-week program, students step into a real recording studio and learn the basics of music production, beat making, audio recording, and sound design. They’ll explore how music is created, learn how to use microphones and recording equipment, experiment with music production software, and create their own original beats and recordings. Through hands-on projects, creative exercises, and guided studio sessions, students build confidence while developing the skills to bring their musical ideas to life.

Ideal For

This program is perfect for kids ages 8+ who are curious about creating their own music, experimenting with sounds, and learning the basics of recording and production. It’s a great fit for beginners, young musicians, and creative students who enjoy technology, storytelling, and hands-on projects in a real studio environment.

At a Glance

What to know before enrolling

$399

per 8-week session or $55/week

Tuesday 5:00-6:00 PM

Prerequisites

No experience needed. Just curiosity, willingness to participate, and an interest in music or sound.

Bring With You

Headphones (over-ear recommended)
A positive attitude and willingness to try
Any song ideas, rhythms, or sounds you like (optional)
Water/snack if needed

What You'll Learn

8 Weeks · 75 Minutes per session

01

weeks 1-2

Getting Comfortable in the Studio

How sound works
How to use a microphone properly
How to record clean audio

02

weeks 3-4

Recording & Editing Basics

How to use recording software (record, stop, play)
How to organize and save your work
How to fix mistakes using simple editing tools

03

weeks 5-6

Beats & Mixing

How to build a simple beat
How tempo affects music
How to balance sound using volume, panning, and basic effects

04

weeks 7-8

Create your Final Project

How to structure a short piece of music
How to record and arrange your ideas
How to finalize and share your project

What You'll Walk Away With

01

A complete audio project

02

Confidence using a microphone and recording software

03

A basic understanding of how music is created and produced

04

New creative skills in beatmaking, recording, and sound

After this course: After completing this program, students can continue their development through private or semi-private sessions, or advance into the next level of the program offered in Summer and Fall 2026.

Meet Your Instructor

Alisa Erlikh

Music Production Instructor

Classically trained in the oboe and piano at the Royal Conservatory of Music, Alisa pursued an Audio Engineering Diploma from Trebas Institute after graduating University of Toronto. She has been DJing and producing music since the age of 13, and doing sound for Film and TV since 2016.

Developing workshops for various colleges and programs across the city, Alisa eventually settled into the instructional role at Toronto Film School, as well as offering audio for film education to young talent at the Muskoka Film Camp.

Alisa’s teaching style is very experiential – she invites the students to operate the equipment as she instructs them step by step, allowing the students to learn by listening and discovering the motions intuitively.

Ready to start?

No experience needed. Just show up – we’ll handle the rest.