Write songs, make beats, and record original music in fun 30-minute lessons over Zoom. No experience needed. All you need is a computer and internet.
Online Songwriting &Music Production Lessons for Grades 4–12
Homeschooling with Pacific Coast Academy? Your lessons can be covered by your school. See how it works
Learn by Making Music
Every lesson is hands-on. Students learn songwriting and music production by working on their own songs, one step at a time. Lessons follow each student's experience, interests, and goals, so beginners and experienced students both have room to grow.
In lessons, students:
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Write original songs and lyrics
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Build beats and create their own sounds
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Record, arrange, and finish real projects
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Learn BandLab, a free online Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) that runs in a web browser
Hear What Students Make
These songs were written and produced by Teach Music Production students.
Choose Your Lesson
Private Lesson (1-on-1)
A personal lesson built around your goals and your music.
30 minutes, online over Zoom
$45 per lesson
Most students take one lesson a week (4 or 5 lessons a month)
Small Group Lesson (2–5 students)
Make music with friends. Share ideas, give feedback, and create together.
30 minutes, online over Zoom
$25 per student, per lesson
Tuesday afternoons
Bring your friends, or join an existing group if there's an open spot (groups have up to 5 students)
30 min
25 US dollars
How to Enroll
Choose the option that fits your family.
Option A: Homeschooling with Pacific Coast Academy
Teach Music Production is an approved PCA vendor, so lessons can be covered by your school. You pay $0 at checkout. Click the PCA enrollment button to see how it works.
Homeschooling with a different charter school? Send us a message and we will let you know whether your school can work with Teach Music Production.
Option B: Paying directly
Not with a charter school? You can book and pay online.
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Pick your times. Choose your lesson dates and times on the calendar.
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Add to cart. Most students book 4 or 5 lessons for the month.
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Check out. Private lessons are $45 each and small group lessons are $25 each.
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Get your schedule. You'll get an email with your lesson times and Zoom link.
What You'll Need
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A computer with internet access
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BandLab, a free online Digital Audio Workstation
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Zoom (your Zoom lesson link comes by email)
Questions Parents Ask
Does my child need music experience?
No. Lessons start where each student is. Beginners are welcome, and experienced students can keep building their skills.
What ages are lessons for?
Students in grades 4–12.
What software do students use?
BandLab, a free, online DAW that runs in your web browser. There's nothing to buy.
What is a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW)?
A DAW is software that enables you to write, record, edit, mix, and manipulate sounds on a digital device such as a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
Can I use my own DAW?
Yes. We work with GarageBand and Logic Pro as well.
How long are lessons, and where do they happen?
Each lesson is 30 minutes, online over Zoom.
Should my child take private or small group lessons?
Private lessons are fully focused on your student's goals. Small groups are a fun way to create with friends and share ideas. Both teach the same songwriting and production skills.
Can my child join a small group without friends signing up?
Yes. Students can join an existing Tuesday group if there's an open spot.
We homeschool with Pacific Coast Academy. What will we pay?
Once your Home School Teacher approves lessons and PCA sends the Enrichment Certificate, your checkout total is $0. See How to Enroll.
What if we need to miss a lesson?
Life happens, and sometimes you can't make it to a lesson. Just give us at least 24 hours' notice and we'll reschedule. Late cancellations and no-shows forfeit the lesson.
Who teaches the lessons?
Matthew Lyons, a music educator with over 20 years of teaching experience who specializes in music production and songwriting. Meet Matthew
Ready to Make Your Own Music?
Have a question before you sign up? Send a message and we'll get back to you soon.