Beatmaking 101 @ Miyagi Education
Autumn 01 Session A

Beatmaking 101 is our beginner-level entry into music production, sampling, and beat construction. This 5-week course is designed for students who have always wanted to make beats but did not know where to start.

Using simple, accessible tools, students will learn how to build rhythm, chop samples, create loops, arrange ideas, and begin developing their own production workflow. No studio setup is required—just a pair of headphones and a phone or tablet.

Whether you’re completely new to production or trying to organize your ideas into a stronger foundation, this course gives you practical skills, guided practice, and a supportive community to grow with.

Autumn 01 Session A Weekly Schedule

• Beatmaking 101 Schedule: (August 27th - October 4th)
  [In-Person Day] Sundays 10am-12pm
  [Virtual Day] Thursdays 6-7pm

What You’ll Learn

Over 5 weeks, you’ll build a true foundation in:

• Music production fundamentals

• Counting bars, tempo, and basic song structure

• Drum programming and rhythm building

• Sampling, chopping, and loop creation

• Using Koala Sampler as a mobile production tool

• Using BandLab to arrange, save, and develop ideas

• Basic effects, texture, and sound shaping

• Turning short ideas into fuller beat sketches

• Listening like a producer and developing your taste

By the end, you’ll have the core skills to begin your beatmaking journey with confidence.

Course Format

• Length: 5 weeks / 10 classes

• Schedule: One in-person class + one virtual class each week

• Gear Needed: Headphones and a phone or tablet

• Apps Used: Koala Sampler + BandLab

• Cohort Size: Small, intimate groups for focused instruction and feedback

• Instructor: Led by a working producer / music professional

• Graduation: Students will prepare a final beat to share and also present their creation process. A 'Beat CD' for the session will also be produced as part of graduation. 

The goal is not perfection. The goal is to leave with a real starting point: a workflow, a few ideas, and the confidence to keep creating.

What Students Receive

• A beginner-friendly introduction to beatmaking and music production

• Hands-on practice with mobile production tools

• A simple workflow for starting, saving, and developing beat ideas

• Group feedback and guided listening

• Creative support from instructors, peers, and music professionals

• A foundation for future production, DJ, and music-making pathways at Miyagi Education

Pricing — 2026 Model (Sustainer • Community • Scholarship)

Each cohort offers 5 total seats, priced to sustain the program while keeping access open:

• 3 × Sustainer Seats — $400 each
  Supports the true cost of the course and helps keep Community + Scholarship seats available.

• 1 × Community Seat — $350
  For students who can meet basic needs but benefit from reduced tuition.

• 1 × Scholarship Seat — $325
  Reserved for students for whom full tuition would be a hardship.

Thank you for choosing the tier that reflects your situation. This helps us keep Miyagi Education accessible, sustainable, and community-rooted.

Note: Class payments are non-refundable after the 2nd session.

After You Enroll

You’ll receive:

• The full course syllabus

• A short intake form

• App download instructions

• Orientation details

• Optional prep tips before the first class

Welcome to Miyagi Education.
Let’s build your foundation. WAX ON!