Electronic Music for Kids: Core
Get Your Kids CREATING vs. CONSUMING
Electronic Music for Kids: Core
Online Video Course for Kids
Explore making electronic music production using the building blocks that make up a song: the drums, bass, chords and melody and learn how to use pro music software!
Recommended Age: 9 - 14
Requires: Windows or Mac computer. No other experience required.
All you need is a computer to get started!
🚨 Chromebooks and iPads are not compatible with our software. 🚨
Give your kid a new superpower 🦸♀️
✔ Find a new hobby
✔ LESS TikTok & YouTube
✔ Learn a new skill
✔ LESS video games
✔ Gain confidence
✔ MORE time creating
Music does wonders to the mind ❤️
Music can be healing and helps us develop new skills and grow in ways you might not expect!
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Mental Health
Self Esteem
Divergent Thinking
Memory
What Parents Are Saying
Tereza McPherson
"Everyone is so enthusiastic! They teach you so many skills that you can use!"
★★★★★
Danny Rhind
"Beat drop makes music so fun and easy it's the best experience you will ever have."
★★★★★
Andreea Mihaila
"It is a very engaging, thorough course. Your kids will love it."
★★★★★
Torie & Chantelle Carlson
"We loved Beat Drop and have recommended it to others."
★★★★★
The Best Online Music Course for Kids ⚡️
Easy-to-follow Lessons
Our music lesson videos are easy to follow so your child can succeed, no matter what level of experience they have! A total of 36 music lessons are available 24/7 through our online classroom. We provide all the tools and training you need to get started!
All You Need Is a Computer
No additional equipment or instruments needed - our software tools are free to use and work on any PC or Mac! An internet connection is required to follow along with our lesson videos in the online classroom.
Engaging, Fun and Interactive
Our amazing instructors at strive to keep your child engaged and excited as they learn to make music. Your child has never taken a music class like this one. They will be making beats on their own after the very first lesson!
Make Music with Pro Software*
Start making music with the same software your favourite DJs and producers are already using - Ableton Live! And don't worry, we'll even show you how to get the FREE 30-day trial!
*Chromebooks or iPads are not compatible with Ableton Live.
Who is this music course for? 💭
For both musicians and music lovers!
Whether your child has experience playing music or it's their first time, we've got you covered! Our lessons cover the fundamentals from the beginning to make sure your child can feel confident as they learn about beat making, songwriting, arranging and more!
What Your Child Will Learn 🧠
Drums
Learn how to create your first drum beat, understand how to use sounds from drum machines and drum kits, how drums are used in popular songs and more!
Bass
Create an awesome rhythm section with the bass! Start working with pitch and musical notes in a scale as you create a groovy bassline that will get you dancing!
Chords
Find the right mood with chords for your music! Learn and practice using both major and minor chords to create the perfect balance!
Melody
Learn to create a catchy melody from scratch or remix a popular one you can't get out of your head! One of the most important elements in songwriting.
Putting it All Together
Create and arrange your ideas in Ableton Live using our expert tips to create a song in no time! Learn how to create a classic ABA arrangement complete wit transitions!
Learn at Your Own Pace
Interactive Music Lessons
We've prepared 36 mini music lessons focusing on the core elements that make up a song. Learn about the fundamental building blocks of music and how to start making music with them on Ableton Live!
Pop Quizzes
Automatically graded pop quizzes give you immediate feedback on how you're doing!
Lesson Guides
Get access to our downloadable lesson guides to help you review and stay on track! Great for visual learners who like to have a reference on hand!
Project Demos
Get access to our step-by-step project files and demos, perfect for new students and beginners of Ableton Live!
Make Music Together!
"It's given my son and I a new common interest; we look forward to doing the online music classes and challenges together every week. I find the music classes are not just pitched at the right level for kids, but for novice parents too!"
Lee Wild
What Kids Are Saying
Meet Your Instructors
Dan Solo is our energetic instructor for our kids courses. Dan likes to sing, rap, beat-box and DJ. He is graduate of Beat Drop's Master’s Certificate in both Music Production and DJing.
He is always learning something new and loves to pass that knowledge on to the next generation!
Gabriel Fortuna is an Ableton Certified Trainer, singer, songwriter and music producer with over 15 years of experience in music production, recording & mixing.
Gabriel has been teaching music classes for all ages both online and in person for over 7 years and continues to mentor students all over the world today!
Register Today
Core
$25 CAD
$150 CAD Value!
Online Music Course for Kids
What's Included?
• 36 x Short & Interactive Music Lessons
• Pop Quizzes
• Demo Projects
• Bonus Student Guides
• Facebook & Email Support
Questions? Send us an email at support@beatdrop.ca
You can start any time! There are lots of awesome resources waiting for you in our online classroom!
Frequently Asked Questions
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Our Intro & Core program feature on-demand training videos, activities and resources that you can start any time!
For our Advanced program, you can start any Wednesday as we start a new topic each week! Students are required to complete the Ableton Live training in Core before joining the live sessions.
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All you need is a web browser and computer keyboard. A Laptop or Desktop will work best.
For our Core and Advanced programs, a Mac or PC is required. Chromebooks, iPads and Tablets will not work with the software used in these courses.
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Our courses are best experienced on a desktop or laptop. A Mac or PC.
While our Intro course is compatible with iPads, Tablets and Chromebooks, you will need a Windows or Mac computer for our Core and Advanced courses.
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Our lessons are organized into 7 modules and each module can be completed in about in about 30 - 45 minutes.
While the whole course can be completed in 4 - 5 hours, we strongly recommend going through 1 module per day for the best experience!
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One registration is good for a household for up to 3 kids.
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Our intro class is a great activity to do with your child together, but is easy enough for them to do on their own. As young as age 8 have had great results with our training.
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No. Ableton Live offers a FREE 30-day trial which you can use for the duration of this course.
We offer HUGE educational discounts on all version of Ableton should you decide to upgrade down the road!
