Produce Your Own 5-Track Mixtape

This isn't a music appreciation class—it's a music creation class. Students build five original tracks from start to finish, experimenting with beats, melodies, samples, drums, and vocals while developing a sound that feels uniquely theirs.

Learn the Tools Real Producers Use

BandLab is used by millions of musicians around the world. Students learn how to sequence drums, layer instruments, record audio, arrange songs, mix tracks, and use effects like reverb, delay, EQ, and pitch correction.

Build Your Artist Identity

Every great project needs a visual style and a point of view. Students create cover art, choose a project name, and develop a cohesive sound and aesthetic before releasing their finished mixtape.

Course curriculum

    1. Welcome!

    2. Gather your materials

    1. Intro to BandLab

    2. 1. Make your first beat with BandLab

    3. 2. Composing your own music

    4. 3. Setting Levels

    5. 4. Finding the Right Samples

    6. 5. Combining Instruments and Samples

    7. 6. Mixing Vocals

    8. 7. Using Effects to Improve Your Mix

    9. 8. Mixing for Clarity

    10. 9. Using the Pitch Shift in Your Tracks

    11. 10. Creating 808 Beats

    1. Project Overview

    2. Mixtape Concept

    3. Track 1

    4. Track 2

    5. Track 3

    6. Track 4

    7. Track 5

    8. Cover Art

    9. Reflection

About this course

  • $39.99
  • 22 lessons

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • What materials do I need?

    You'll need a free BandLab account, a computer or tablet with internet access, and headphones. A microphone is optional but recommended if you'd like to record vocals for your songs.

  • Is this course really self-paced?

    Yes. There are no live sessions, no deadlines, and no scheduled class times. Your student works through lessons whenever it fits your schedule.

  • How does the mastery-based feedback work?

    When your student submits an assignment, our instructors review it and either approve it or send specific feedback for revision. Students revise and resubmit until the work meets the standard. No moving on until it's solid.

  • How long does the course take to complete?

    Most students finish in 3–5 months, but there's no time limit. Some families move faster, some slower - the course works either way.

  • What do students get when they finish?

    A certificate of completion. The course is transcript-eligible through Wild Oasis Learning, or students can self-report the credit to their own school or program.

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