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Mood Music

Students will use Soundtrap to create a short original song that conveys a mood–such as excitement, calm, or suspense–by layering beats, loops, and melodies.

Who is this lesson for? Students interested in music, media creation, and storytelling through sound. Ideal for neurodiverse learners who enjoy creative expression, hands-on digital tools, and sensory-rich projects.

Course Length
  • 1 Unit, with 3 lessons
  • Each lesson is designed to take about 35 minutes
Social Emotional Learning Skills
  • Self-awareness
  • Self-management
Required Skills
  • Basic computer skills (navigating a browser, saving files)
  • Basic understanding of rhythm and sound (no prior music experience required)
  • Ability to follow guided stepsa
Materials/Tools Needed
  • Soundtrap
  • Computer or Chromebook
  • Headphones
    • Optional: microphone for recording custom sounds
Table of Contents
  • Overview
  • Units
  • Facilitation Guide
  • Related Courses

Units

  • Unit 1

    Digital Music: Making Mood Music in Soundtrap

    Students will use Soundtrap to create a short original song that conveys a mood–such as excitement, calm, or suspense–by layering beats, loops, and melodies.

    By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:

    • Create a short song in Soundtrap that expresses a specific mood.
    • Combine at least three different tracks using beats, loops, and synths.
    • Export their final composition as an MP3 file to share.

Facilitation Guide

Mood Music Facilitation Guide

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Unit 1

Digital Music: Making Mood Music in Soundtrap

Students will use Soundtrap to create a short original song that conveys a mood–such as excitement, calm, or suspense–by layering beats, loops, and melodies.

By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:

  • Create a short song in Soundtrap that expresses a specific mood.
  • Combine at least three different tracks using beats, loops, and synths.
  • Export their final composition as an MP3 file to share.

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Facilitation Guide

Mood Music Facilitation Guide

Units

Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3

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