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Student producing music at a Kynda Kids beatmaking workshop

AQA UAS · Ages 8–14 · Self-Paced

Create → Reflect → Refine → Create again.

Every sound, loop, and note is a decision you name and own. This is practice, not the stage — make mistakes.

A production course for young music makers — ability-led, self-paced, and designed for Primary and KS3 students. Students author tracks through a repeatable cycle of create → reflect → refine, treating every sound, loop, and note as a decision that must be named and explained.

📎 Download the Evidence Checklist (PDF) — your master reference for every module’s Evidence Upload.

Who it’s for

  • Primary and KS3 students (roughly ages 8–14)
  • Ability-led — no prior music or production experience needed
  • Works at home or in a classroom setting

What you’ll need

  • A Mac laptop or desktop (Logic Pro is Mac-only)
  • Logic Pro (videos and walkthroughs are recorded in Logic)
  • Headphones (strongly recommended)
  • Optional but recommended: a MIDI keyboard

What’s covered

6 modules mapped to AQA Unit Award Scheme music units — covering music technology foundations, studio setup discipline, a first complete production, loops & samples, MIDI recording, and a final sequenced track completed to a professional workflow.

Two tracks available

  • Standard (£79 early bird): Full course access, self-paced, no AQA certificates
  • Certified Part 1 (£299): Full access + tutor-reviewed evidence + 3 AQA unit certificates for units 1–3

→ Choose your plan and enrol at kyndalearning.co.uk/courses

Course Content

MODULE 1 (AQA UAS) – Introduction to music technology — 73283
4 Topics
1 Quiz
1.1 – Music Careers
1.2 — Computers in Modern Recorded Music
1.3 — Music Technology Quiz (Required)
Music Technology Basics (10 questions)
ASSIGNMENT — Module 1 Evidence Upload (Unit 73283)
4 Topics
2.1 — Start Up + Create Your First Channel
2.2 — Project Folders + Save, Close, Reopen
2.3 — Loops + Samples + Audio vs Software
ASSIGNMENT — Module 2 Evidence Upload (Unit 112270)
MODULE 3 (AQA UAS) – Computer-Based Music Production – 77063
7 Topics
3.1 — Setup: Equipment + Software Installation
3.2 — Basic Music Theory: Beats, Bars, Phrases
3.3 — Plan Your Track (Simple Production Plan)
3.4 — Produce: Make an 8–16 Bar Track
3.5 — Music Industry Roles Worksheet
3.6 — Group Feedback
ASSIGNMENT — Module 3 Evidence Upload (Unit 77063)
MODULE 4 (AQA UAS) — Using Loops & Samples – 122022
4 Topics
4.1 — Loops & Samples: What They Are
4.2 — Build a Beat Using Loops
4.3 — Creative Potential: Make It Your Own
ASSIGNMENT — Module 4 Evidence Upload (Unit 122022)
MODULE 5 (AQA UAS) — Playing Notes with MIDI – 122014
4 Topics
5.1 — MIDI Basics + Sequencer Layout
5.2 — Record Your First MIDI Track
5.3 — Record Track 2 + Peer Evaluation (Required)
ASSIGNMENT — Module 5 Evidence Upload (Unit 122014)
MODULE 6 (AQA UAS) — MIDI Sequencing & Final Track – 79725
6 Topics
6.1 — Sound, Space, and Your Safety as a Producer
6.2 — Arrange 3 Loops into a Beat (Required)
6.3 — Record 2 MIDI Parts
6.4 — Edit + Develop the Arrangement
6.5 — Tutor Check + Mix Balance + Export
ASSIGNMENT — Module 6 Evidence Upload (Unit 79725)
Final Quiz
Quiz