The Paley Museum & Notes for Notes present:
Let the Beat Build
Students grades 9–12 bring original songs to life with industry professionals
Step into the world of music creation! The Paley Museum, in partnership with Notes for Notes, offers students in grades 9–12 a free, immersive, hands-on opportunity to work together to create, record, engineer, and produce an original song or beat using Soundtrap. Participants explore every stage of the creative process—all while working directly with industry professionals who coach them through refining, mixing, and completing a finished track by the end of the program.
Students are encouraged to bring laptops and small musical instruments if they have them, but neither is required. Space is limited to 10 participants per session to ensure a personalized, studio style experience. Participants are expected to attend all three days of their session.
Curriculum for Each 3-Day Session:
Day 1: Build the Foundation
- Learn the basics of Soundtrap
- Understand song structure and rhythm
- Create an original beat
- Begin collaborating with peers
Day 2: Record & Create
- Understand recording fundamentals
- Record vocals, instruments, or spoken word
- Learn basic editing and mixing
- Add creative direction and storytelling
Day 3: Finish & Premiere
- Complete song arrangement
- Finalize mix and production
- Present creative work
- Celebrate accomplishments, and receive a Paley x N4N Producer Certificate!
November 2026
Saturdays, November 7, 14, 21, 2026
1:00 – 2:30 pm
The Paley Museum | 25 West 52 Street, NYC
March 2027
Saturdays, March 6, 13, 20, 2027
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
The Paley Museum | 25 West 52 Street, NYC
In addition to Notes for Notes, students can also register for free Podcasting Workshops. For more information email eduny@paleycenter.org.
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