The Core series
No-cost workshops and courses 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. The Core Series helps young creatives develop technical skills, express themselves, and collaborate with others.
Program breakdown
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
Final Quarters: Collaboration & Performance
Ready to join the next cohort?
We accept up to 10 students per class to keep the experience focused and hands-on. Sessions take place on Saturdays from 12 to 4 PM.
Beat Basics 101 & Power in the Pen 101
March 14 - April 25, 2026
October 10 - November 14, 2026
The Core Series Crash Camp
The Core Series Scholarship
Each season, REC awards a select group of standout students with a full scholarship to our Pro Tools Certification course. This opportunity is open to Core Series participants who show exceptional growth, consistency, and creativity throughout the program.
No extra application. No extra steps. Students are nominated by instructors based on attendance, participation, collaboration, and original work.
Scholarship recipients receive full tuition for REC’s Avid Certified | Pro Tools Specialist course, including materials and exam eligibility.
Train hard. Show up. Earn your seat.
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