by ShedTheMusic · Grades 4–12
Modern Music.
Real Careers.
A turnkey music production and media arts curriculum that works on every device — zero prior experience required for students or teachers.
The Problem We Solve
Built For
The Gaps
That Exist.
Kids love music and creating — but quality production curriculum is scarce, especially at the elementary and middle school level. ELEMENTS fills this gap without requiring teachers to have any prior music production experience.
01
Any Device
Works on every 1:1 device in your school — Chromebooks, iPads, Mac, and PC. No special hardware needed.
02
Vertical Alignment
A continuous K–12 pathway from general music to professional DAW production without gaps.
03
Built-In Overlay
10–20 sec step videos play directly inside the DAW. Students self-direct — teachers save time.
04
Career Ready
Real-world projects in podcasting, film scoring, video games, songwriting, and marketing campaigns.
Curriculum Levels
Three Levels.
One Pathway.
A complete progression from first-time producer to professional DAW user. Adaptable to quarter, trimester, semester, or full-year classes at every grade level.
Available Now
I
Foundations · Grades 4–12
Students learn to think like producers, build beats from scratch, and create complete songs in genres like hip-hop, pop, and dance. No prior experience needed.
- Drums, chords, bass & melody
- Song structure & arrangement
- Think Like a DJ framework
- Podcast, radio ad & film scoring projects
- Video game audio coding
- Lyric writing & commercial scripting
- Enrichment modules for fast learners
Powered by Soundtrap
Coming Fall 2026
II
Intermediate · Grades 6–12
Level up with sampling, audio recording, effects processing, field recording, and advanced arrangement. Students develop a professional creative voice.
- Audio sampling & creating instrumentals
- Recording found sounds & vocals
- Time, space & character effects
- Field recording & sound design
- Resampling & synthesis
- Full remix capstone project
- Mixing: volume, pan & EQ
Powered by Soundtrap
Coming Fall 2026
Pro
Advanced · Grades 9–12
Industry-standard production using Ableton Live. Students work like professionals — sampling, warping, mixing, and performing live electronic music.
- Ableton Live Session & Arrangement Views
- Advanced sampling with Simpler
- Audio effects & automation
- Warping & remix production
- Professional mixing & reference tracks
- Live performance capstone
- Ableton certification pathway
Powered by Ableton Live
See It In Action
Watch It Work.
Watch how ELEMENTS works in a real class — from the built-in overlay to student-created tracks.
- Built-in overlay plays inside the DAW
- 10–20 sec micro-videos guide each step
- Interactive checklist tracks progress
- Enrichment unlocked by the teacher
"ELEMENTS gives students what they want while boosting participation in music education — and teachers don't need any prior production experience to run it."
Bob Haberat · Founder, ShedTheMusic · 2026 TI:ME Teacher of the Year
Included with Every Subscription
ShedTheMusic Toolbox
30+ Apps.
One Platform.
Every ELEMENTS subscription includes full access to the ShedTheMusic Toolbox — a browser-based suite of interactive music learning apps, no installation required.
The Toolbox spans six categories covering every dimension of music education. Students use it alongside the curriculum for ear training, practice, and creative exploration.
Apps run entirely in the browser — no logins, no downloads, no IT headaches. Perfect for warm-ups, sub plans, or independent practice time.
Rhythm
Groove Master
Reconstruct drum patterns by ear in this beat matching challenge against the clock.
Chords
Chord Masters
Listen to progressions and program them using chord buttons. Beat the timer to win.
Melody
Melody Master
Transcribe melodies directly into a piano roll in this rapid-fire listening game.
EQ
Frequency Boss
Master EQ bands (10-band, 30-band, Parametric) and identify frequencies with visual RTA tools.
Mix
Mix Master
Practice balancing volume, panning, and reverb to match a reference track.
Intervals
Interval Shed
Identify intervals by ear and use your mic to practice singing them with pitch detection.
Notation
Solfege Writing
Interactive quizzes for transcribing musical examples into Solfege notation.
Singing
Solfege Trainer
Sing randomized Solfege sequences against a drone to level up your sight-singing.
Pitch
Singing Trainer
Real-time visual tuner to match randomly generated pitches with your voice.
Sampler
Chop Shop
MPC-style sampler. Slice audio, assign pads, and record beats with a built-in sequencer.
Harmony
Chord Remix
Reharmonize pop acapellas by dragging and dropping chords to create new progressions.
Looper
Remix Looper
Launch clips and loops to create unique remixes of popular tracks in real time.
Drums
Rhythm Lab
Interactive finger drumming game and pattern sequencer for beat mastery.
Chords
Chord Palette
Instant chord previewer in any key. Perfect for songwriting and jamming.
MIDI
Piano Roll Studio
Compose melodies and learn the fundamentals of piano roll editing.
Concepts
Elements Looper
Live loop jamming to understand how Bass, Chords, Melody, and Drums interact.
Live
Live Looper
Guitar pedal-style audio looper for layering live performances.
Writing
Songwriter Studio
Full chord progression and lyric writing suite. Craft songs, write lyrics, and export chord charts.
Fretboard
Fret Finder
Interactive fretboard quizzes and tutorials to master note locations on guitar.
Shapes
Triad Master
Learn and test your knowledge of triad shapes on the top three strings.
Chords
Chord Speller
A dedicated memorization tool for internalizing chord structures and spellings.
Scales
Scale Speller
Drill yourself on scale degrees and spellings across all keys.
Rhythm
Rhythm Shed
An arcade-style rhythm game for mastering eighth note reading and performance.
Recording
Shed Capture
Instant screen and camera recording in your browser. No login required, secure local export.
What's Included
Everything Teachers Need.
01
Comprehensive Lesson Plans
Print and video formats with objectives, procedural steps, rubrics, and troubleshooting tips — everything for day-one delivery.
02
Built-In Overlay System
Step-by-step micro-videos (10–20 sec) play directly inside Soundtrap. Interactive checklists keep students self-directed and on track.
03
Flexible Sequencing
Pre-built pacing guides for quarter, trimester, semester, or full-year classes. Scales from late elementary through high school.
04
Enrichment Modules
Teacher-unlocked modules keep fast finishers engaged and challenged without disrupting the rest of the class.
05
Professional Development
Free PD sessions in June, July & August. Monthly community meetups, idea exchange, and ongoing coaching.
06
Cross-Curricular Ties
Connects to ELA through lyric writing and podcast scripting, and to STEM through audio engineering and coding.
Technology
Works With What
You Already Have.
No lab upgrades, no special hardware. If your school has 1:1 devices and wired headphones, you're ready to go.
Chromebook
Fully supported via browser
iPad
Fully supported via browser
Mac & PC
Full support on Windows & macOS
Wired Headphones
Required — any standard pair works
Real-World Readiness
Career Pathways
Built In.
ELEMENTS doesn't just teach music — it prepares students for the careers that exist in today's music, media, and technology industries.
01 —
Music Production
Composition, arrangement, and audio editing — the full producer skill set used in studios worldwide.
02 —
Songwriting
Lyric writing, chord progressions, melodic composition, and song structure across commercial genres.
03 —
Sound Engineering
Recording, mixing, EQ, effects, and sound design with professional DAW workflows.
04 —
Broadcasting & DJing
Playlist curation, audience engagement, podcast production, and live performance.
05 —
Video Game Audio
Interactive audio design, looping game music, sound effects, and coding audio into game environments.
06 —
Multimedia Production
Music for commercials, film scoring, social content, and audiovisual campaigns.
Standards Alignment
Built To Standards.
ELEMENTS comprehensively aligns with both the National Core Arts Standards and ISTE Technology Literacy Standards.
National Core Arts Standards
Creating · Performing · Responding · Connecting
AS 1–3Generate, organize, and refine artistic ideas through songwriting, production, and mixing.
AS 4Select, analyze, and interpret musical ideas through arrangement and song structure.
AS 7–8Analyze musical structures and interpret creative choices with intent.
AS 11Relate electronic music to its societal, cultural, and historical contexts.
ISTE Technology Literacy Standards
Empowered Learner · Creative Communicator
ISTE 1Students leverage Soundtrap for goal-setting, project management, collaboration, and creative expression.
ISTE 6Students use technology to articulate and present musical ideas through composition, production, and multimedia projects.
Who Built This
Created By
Industry Experts.
ELEMENTS is the collaboration of an award-winning music educator and a Grammy-caliber music producer — bringing real-world credibility directly into the classroom.
Music Educator · Curriculum Director
Bob Haberat
Founder, ShedTheMusic
2026 TI:ME Teacher of the Year
2025 Yamaha's 40 Under 40
2026 TI:ME Teacher of the Year
2025 Yamaha's 40 Under 40
Bob has spent his career bridging the gap between music education and modern music production. He built ShedTheMusic to give every student — regardless of budget or background — access to world-class music education tools and curriculum.
Music Producer · Co-Creator
Eric Jao (DJ Enferno)
Founder, Mix Major
Credits: Madonna · Shakira · Rihanna
World-renowned turntablist & producer
Credits: Madonna · Shakira · Rihanna
World-renowned turntablist & producer
Eric brings a professional studio perspective that ensures ELEMENTS teaches the skills that actually matter in today's music industry. His real-world credits and production expertise give the curriculum an authenticity that students feel immediately.
Get Started
Ready to Bring
ELEMENTS to
Your School?
Flexible subscription pricing for individual classrooms, departments, and entire districts. Contact us for a custom quote.
Single Teacher
Classroom
- ELEMENTS I curriculum
- Built-in overlay & step videos
- ShedTheMusic Toolbox (30+ apps)
- Teacher portal & lesson plans
- Free summer PD sessions
Most Popular
Department
- Everything in Classroom
- Multiple teacher licenses
- Vertical alignment K–12
- Priority support & onboarding
- Community access & monthly meetups
District-Wide
District
- Everything in Department
- Unlimited teacher licenses
- Custom onboarding & PD
- District-level reporting
- Dedicated account support
Pricing is customized to school size and needs. Reach out: kris@shedthemusic.com
