Composing music
How to write a song
Get started with song writing and explore examples from Ed Sheeran, Elton John and Amy Winehouse.
Writing lyrics
Explore writing lyrics and find out how you can capture your ideas into your own song.
Melody writing
Explore writing a tune and find out how melodies are used in popular music.
Bass lines
Explore writing a bass line and find out how different bass lines, such as a walking bass, are put together.
How to rap
Explore rap, rhyme and flow and find out how to write your own original rap song.
Fusion music
Discover fusion music, the pioneering artists and how to make your own fusions.
Composing music for video games
Explore different elements of video game music and make your own.
Composing music for film
Explore how film music is composed and find out how to make your own film composition.
Performing music
How to sing, rap and beatbox - improvising
Explore improvised beatboxing, singing, rapping and more.
How to sing, rap and beatbox - performing
Explore ways to perform with the voice and find out about some great singers, rappers and beatboxers.
Improvisation - with instruments
Explore improvising and how it can help you compose on different instruments.
Percussion, drums and beats
Find out about percussion, drums and beats and how to make your own junk kit.
Playing together
Explore what makes a great group performance with ideas to help with rehearsals.
Musicals and musical theatre
Find out all about musicals such as Mamma Mia and Les Misérables, how they are made, and how you can get involved.
Evaluating music
British pop music
Learn about and revise the musicians who have influenced British pop music.
Music technology
Found sounds
What are found sounds, how are they used in pop music and how can you make your own?
Electronic music
Explore music technology, how electronic music is produced and how to get started making your own.
Recording music
Learn about the microphones, software and other technology that helps you record music.
DJing and mixing
Explore the technology needed to DJ, what you need to know to play a set, and how to get started being a DJ.
Music rights and publishing - who owns your music?
Learn all about the rights for the music you create and find out about publishing stories from stars like Stormzy.
Composing with Ten Pieces
Compose your own film music - with Hans Zimmer and Ten Pieces
Create a film music composition inspired by Hans Zimmer and Ten Pieces.
Compose a Doctor Who theme - with Delia Derbyshire and Ten Pieces
Create your own Doctor Who music theme inspired by Delia Derbyshire and Ten Pieces.
Make music about your life - with George Gershwin and Ten Pieces
Create a musical composition inspired by your own life, inspired by George Gershwin and Ten Pieces.
Compose your own minimalist music - with Steve Reich and Ten Pieces
Create a minimalist musical composition inspired by Steve Reich and Ten Pieces.
Compose your own fusion music – with Ravi Shankar and Ten Pieces
Create your own fusion music inspired by Ravi Shankar and Ten Pieces.