Music Production Private Lesson
Music Production, in this fun and creative class, students will explore how to make their own music using a laptop as their instrument! Using beginner-friendly tools like GarageBand and MIDI keyboards, kids will learn how to build beats, create melodies, and turn simple ideas into complete songs through hands-on games, recording activities, and engaging projects. No prior experience is needed—just curiosity and a love for music!
Students will become “sound explorers,” recording their voices, discovering everyday sounds, and transforming them into music. Along the way, they will experiment with loops, layering, and basic mixing while developing their creativity and confidence. By the end of the course, each student will create their own original track to share, building a strong foundation and a lasting excitement for music-making.
Xinyuan (Yuan) Deng is a versatile composer, pianist, sound artist, and dedicated educator. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing and holds a Master’s degree from Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music, where she is currently a Doctor of Music candidate in Composition with a minor in Electronic Music. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes nurturing creativity, technical mastery, and each student’s unique artistic voice within a supportive environment. Passionate about making music education transformative, she guides learners of all ages to explore sound and emotion while building a rigorous technical foundation. A recipient of the Morris and Sheila Hass Award in Computer Music, Xinyuan has collaborated with prestigious ensembles globally, including the American Composers Orchestra, PHACE Contemporary Ensemble (Vienna), Zhejiang Symphony Orchestra, and Harbin Symphony Orchestra. At Summit Music Academy, she brings this rich blend of classical aesthetics and contemporary techniques to her students, helping them discover their personal musical identities through both acoustic and electroacoustic approaches.