Beats & Bytes: Creative Tech Academy

A hands-on music and technology program where students learn how to create beats, use samples, design sounds, and complete their own music project.

What Is Beats & Bytes?

Beats & Bytes is a 6-week program for middle and high school students. Students learn how to create music using digital tools in a structured, beginner-friendly environment.

Each session helps students build step by step, from making drum patterns to creating a finished track and visual artwork.

What Students Will Do

Students will:

  • Build drum patterns and beats
  • Use samples to create new music ideas
  • Record or use everyday sounds creatively
  • Arrange a full track with a beginning, middle, and end
  • Design simple album artwork
  • Share their final project

What Students Learn

While creating music, students also build skills that support school, creativity, and future opportunities:

  • Focus and attention
  • Problem-solving
  • Step-by-step thinking
  • Creative use of technology
  • Confidence
  • Project completion

Who It’s For

Beats & Bytes is for:

  • Middle and high school students
  • Beginners with no music experience
  • Students interested in music, beats, technology, or creative projects
  • Students who benefit from hands-on learning

Why It Matters

Students use technology every day, but often as consumers. Beats & Bytes gives them a chance to use technology as creators.

By the end of the program, students walk away with something they built, finished, and can be proud of.

Interested in signing your child up?

Complete the interest form and we’ll follow up with details.