Three ready-to-teach lessons where pupils compose their own 16-bar trap, UK drill or grime instrumental in GarageBand or Logic Pro. Pupils compare four original grooves (boom bap, trap, UK drill and grime), edit MIDI, shape a bassline and motif, then arrange and export a finished beat with a short reflection. WHAT’S INCLUDED • 40-slide PowerPoint with teacher notes and embedded audio (a presenting copy, an editable copy and a PDF for viewing on any device) • Teacher guide with the full three-lesson sequence • Printable pupil workbook • 33 original WAVs: full models, stems and a listening quiz • 25 MIDI files: kick, snare, hats, percussion, bass and motif for every style • Assessment criteria, support and challenge routes, and troubleshooting LESSONS Rhythm: listen, model and create a four-bar drum phrase Pitch and sound: bass, 808 slides and a melodic motif in A minor Form: arrange 16 bars, mix, export and reflect GOOD TO KNOW Suggested age 11+ (KS3) with basic DAW navigation. Mac only (GarageBand or Logic Pro); not for iPad GarageBand. Software and hardware are not included, and there is no native GarageBand or Logic project file. All music and diagrams are original TPC material. Not endorsed by Apple. Made by a music teacher, for music teachers.

A complete KS3 music technology unit: students compose their first pop track in GarageBand or Logic Pro, from chords and bass to drums, melody and a simple mix. What’s included Teaching deck with step-by-step lesson slides Teacher guide with lesson plans, differentiation and assessment criteria MIDI files for every part (chords, bass, drums, hook) Classroom audio: separate WAVs for composing and layering Level-matched listening copies for playing one part at a time in class START_HERE guide explaining every folder Ideal for Years 7–9. No previous production experience needed. Works with GarageBand (iPad or Mac) and Logic Pro. Made by a Music Coordinator and former Head of Faculty. All audio and MIDI are original