Compose a Song

THE CHALLENGE: Do you have some musical talent? Do you play the piano? Guitar? Sing? Well...start creating your own music!! Be the next great singer/songwriter! Write your own music, play or produce your own song, and lay a track down on the top of it. Add visuals if you have time to make an original music video.

THE DETAILS:

  • The steps and details of this project are up to you. Bring in your own guitar, play the piano, mix songs together, sing, add a beat, whatever kind of song you want to create...the sky is the limit!

  • Use the GarageBand, digital sound machines or any other sound engineering software to create your song.

  • Add visuals if you'd like or leave it as audio only.

  • When done, export it from GarageBand for all to enjoy!

STEAM U Levels:

GREEN CIRCLE (1 PT.)

  • If attempted and stay on goals, at least a blue square will be received.

BLUE CIRCLE (2 PTS.) IN ADDITION TO ALL IN THE GREEN CIRCLE....

  • Create a beat using different tools available on garageband (loops, drums, sounds, etc.) or create a beat/music on another software you are more comfortable with.

  • Write original lyrics, sing and put them over your beat.

BLACK DIAMOND (3PTS) IN ADDITION TO ALL IN THE GREEN CIRCLE AND BLUE SQUARE...

  • Add another element to your song. For example:

    • Play the piano, guitar, drums and record tracks to be used in your song.

  • Create visuals for your song. Record a video to match your lyrics or find/take images to show and enhance the meaning of your song.

Student Examples:

  • Sleepwalking Through Life: Alec, Jiwon, Xander (Semester 1, 8th grade, 2014-2015)

  • Move On: Dylan E. (8th grade, 2021)

  • Life of a Song: George (Semester 2, 2014-15)

  • Hoop'n Everyday: Seth and Josh (Semester 2, 2015-16)