Curricula that empower teachers and inspire students to write the music they love.
Partner Districts:
YPG CTE Curricula Pathway
Music Production 1:
Grades 4-12
Students learn the fundamentals of music production, songwriting, and music theory.
Soundtrap: Entry-level, online software (Mac, PC, Chromebook)
Accompanying Teacher’s Handbook: Pedagogical supports to move from performance to production, pacing guides, rubrics, and more
CTE Introductory Course
CTE and California Arts Standards-Aligned
UC A-G Credit-Approved
Year-Long Curriculum
Music Production 2:
Grades 7-12
This course tackles industry-aligned tools and techniques including synthesizers, samplers, microphones, and more.
Ableton Live: Industry-standard software (Mac and PC) available for free
Accompanying Teacher’s Handbook: Higher-level pedagogies and instructional practices, pacing guides, rubrics, and more
CTE Concentrator Course
CTE and California Arts Standards-Aligned
UC A-G Credit-Approved
Year-Long Curriculum
Advanced Music Technology & Business:
Grades 11 & 12
Students apply advanced audio production techniques in a Capstone project that incorporates professional music industry skill-building, like creating business plans, marketing materials, industry analyses, and artist statements.
Coming Fall 2024!
CTE Capstone Course
Career Pathway Development
Ableton Live, Logic, FL Studio, Pro Tools, or any other Digital Audio Workstation