#3 A Web-Based Digital Audio Workstation and Movie Scoring Tool for Elementary Music Class!

You read that correctly. #3 in our countdown is using MusicFirst Elementary’s YuStudio to create music and score a short video in your elementary music classroom!

This video comes from my MusicFirst Elementary Playlist on my YouTube Channel.

Creative Tools in MusicFirst Elementary

• MusicFirst Elementary offers six creative tools, including music making, composition, performance, and movie scoring.

• One standout tool is YuStudio, an online digital audio workstation designed for elementary music education.

• YuStudio is accessible, easy to use, and caters to both novices and experienced users.

  Features of yuStudio:

  • YuStudio includes a music notepad for notation, allowing students to compose songs with pre-recorded loops.

  • It is purposely built for educational settings, with input from music teachers and young users.

  • The platform features a high-quality Sound Library, editing tools, and effects to support student creativity.

  Idea #1: Composing with Notation in yuStudio:

  • For grades two and up, students can notate a song and create accompaniment using YuStudio.

  • The tutorial guides students to compose an eight-measure melody, add drum beats, and incorporate loops for instruments like keyboards.

  • The process encourages students to explore repetitive patterns and experiment with song structure.

  Idea #2: Scoring a Film in yuStudio:

  • YuStudio can be used to score a short film excerpt, making it a web-based tool for film scoring.

  • The example involves importing a five-second video, adding a drum loop, and incorporating sound effects to match the visual elements.

  • This idea offers an engaging way for students, potentially in grades three to five, to explore music composition in the context of filmmaking.

  Exporting and Sharing:

  • Projects created in YuStudio can be exported as Video, Audio, YuStudio, or MIDI files, allowing students to share their compositions and films.

  • Sharing options include sharing songs with classmates, caregivers, and families, fostering collaboration and community engagement.

  • MusicFirst Elementary continues to introduce exciting tools and features, promising more innovations in music education.

Come back tomorrow for #2 as we are getting closer to 2024. Don’t forget to check out the first day’s New Year’s Rhythm Play-Along video and the Steady Beat Play-Along for the youngest elementary students!