Approx Time to Complete
2.5 Hrs
Pro Tip
- The slide decks have extra info not included in the online lessons.
- The Notebook can be printed but has more functionality when used digitally.
- Overview
- What you learn
Module Overview
In Module 1, students learn about the connections between coding and music, create an EarSketch account, learn about the Digital Audio Workstation (DAW), and have a little fun with tempo!
Module Resources
- Slides for Module 1
- Student Notebook
The 73-page Notebook can be printed, but has much more functionality and is ideal to be copied for students to use digitally - Videos:
EarSketch Intro Video
(41) Sam Aaron live coding a DJ set with Sonic Pi - YouTube
2021 Competition Song Winner
Cha-Cha Slide (optional)
Producing from your laptop (Warren "Oak" Felder)
Introduction to the Challenge
Set Your Own Tempo - Articles:
Why Every Band Needs a Computer Coder
Composing Code: Why Musicians Make Great Software Developers
Composing in Code: Musician-Programmers are Changing the Way Music is Made
Module Outline
1
Minds-On: The Coding & Music Connection
5 minutes
2
Action: Intro To Earsketch!
45 minutes
3
Consolidation/Reflection
5 minutes
4
Extensions
15 - 95 minutes