The Core series

Free Training

Courses and workshops for youth ages 13–18 in Atlanta.

Reaching Early Creatives (REC) offers hands-on courses that teach students how to create music, write songs, and record in a studio setting. Designed for ages 13 to 18, The Core Series helps young creatives develop technical skills, express themselves, and collaborate with others.

Program breakdown

  • A hands-on experience with beat construction, sequencing, and mixing.

    Beat Basics 101

    A lot of you, and a little machine! There’s no right or wrong way to make a beat, as long as it's fun. 

    And The Beat Goes On (Beat Basics 102)

    Rhythm, Melody & Confidence. Empowering students to trust themselves and to be proficient in all programs taught in the first quarter. 

  • A deep-dive into the anatomy of writing hit songs.

    Power In The Pen 101

    The Anatomy, lyric vs melody & The It Factor. Helping students find their voice, (Hit Song).

    Power In The Pen 102

    The Anatomy, lyric vs melody & The It Factor. Teaching students how to properly utilize tips and techniques presented in quarter one to improve their songwriting ability.

  • A interactive course on recording and mixing industry standard sessions.

    Get On Track 101

    Signal, Gain, Vocal Control, EQ, Arrangement, and Delivery. Instructing students on how to get the most out of the artist, your session and getting the most of your gear. 

    Get On Track 102

    Signal, Gain, Vocal Control, Eq, Arrangement, Delivery.

Final Quarters: Collaboration & Performance

Chemistry

A creative collaboration between students from all three tracks.
Students work together to produce a full song, combining their beat making, songwriting, and recording skills. This quarter emphasizes teamwork and creative synergy.

Application

Live performance of the collaborative project.
Students prepare to present their work on stage. Focus areas include preparation, stage presence, energy, and professionalism.

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