Samples, Loops & Beats
Music Production
Ages 12-16
3-6 students
75 min
8 weeks
Thurs 6:00 PM | Sat 10:00 AM
Starts Sept 10
At a Glance
What to know before enrolling
$449
per 8-week session or $60/week
Thursdays 6:00-7:15 PM
Saturdays 10:00-11:15 AM
Prerequisites
Foundations course or basic music theory/understanding recommended.
Bring With You
Headphones (over-ear recommended), A notebook or journal for session notes. A laptop with Ableton is preferred, but only required for at home work.
What You'll Learn
8 Weeks · 75 Minutes per session
01
weeks 1-2
Music Appreciation + Remixing
- Share favourite music and inspirations
- Break down song stems to understand how tracks are built
- Begin remixing existing stems into new creations
02
weeks 3-4
Samples, Loops + Idea Generation
- Create original samples as a group
- Make creative production decisions collaboratively
- Develop and expand ideas independently at home
03
weeks 5-6
Beatmaking + Arrangement
- Turn samples and loops into full beats
- Explore song structure and arrangement
- Build dynamics within a track
04
weeks 7-8
Individual Projects
- Develop and refine personal projects
- Receive feedback from instructor and peers
- Complete and present a finished track
What You'll Walk Away With
01
Use Ableton, MIDI, recording, and sound design to generate ideas and navigate production tools
02
Explore how to evoke different emotions through creative production choices
03
Create original samples, beats, and remixes by combining existing and new audio into full compositions
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.
Ready to start?
No experience needed. Just show up – we’ll handle the rest.