Lesson 6: Arranging and finalizing a track

Objective: Students will learn how to arrange their music into a full track and export it from Soundation. Materials: Computers with internet access, Soundation accounts, speakers, and headphones.

Activities:

1. 1
   Introduction to arranging (10 mins):

   • Discuss the structure of a song (intro, verse, chorus, etc.).
   • Show how to arrange different sections in Soundation.
2. 2
   Arranging exercise (20 mins):

   • Students arrange their loops into a full song structure.
3. 3
   Refining and polishing (20 mins):

   • Teach students about transitions, automation, and final touch-ups.
   • Demonstrate exporting a project from Soundation.
4. 4
   Final project presentation (10 mins):

   • Students present their final projects to the class.

Assignment:

Export the final track and submit it for feedback.

Tips:

• Loop: Repeat a clip or multiple clips by selecting and dragging out the top right corner.
• Duplicate: Duplicate a clip or a whole section by selecting and pressing Ctrl/Cmd + D or by Alt/Opt + dragging.