Unit #3 Song Structure

Teach songwriting and music production with 14 BandLab lessons. Covers song form, composition, and analysis for middle and high school music technology or general music classes.

Transform your students into confident songwriters and music producers with this comprehensive 14-lesson songwriting and song form curriculum designed for BandLab Education. Perfect for middle school music, high school music, general music, and music technology classes, this ready-to-use course helps students understand, analyze, and create music using structured song forms.

Each lesson includes clear teacher instructions, guided activities, and embedded video tutorials featuring concise, school-appropriate explanations of core concepts. Students will explore a variety of song structures—including verse-chorus form, AABA, through-composed songs, and popular music production formats—while building their own compositions step by step inside BandLab.

This songwriting and music production unit supports both new and experienced educators by offering:

• Complete lesson plans (no prep required)

• Music production projects aligned with songwriting concepts

• Song analysis activities that connect to pop, rock, and contemporary genres

• Hands-on practice in arranging, composing, and refining songs using BandLab’s digital audio workstation

By the end of this unit, students will be able to:

• Write strong melodies and lyrics

• Create smooth transitions and bridges

• Develop dynamic arrangements and apply production techniques

• Export and share their original compositions created in BandLab

Whether you’re teaching songwriting, music technology, composition, or digital production, this resource saves you time and helps your students succeed. Simply assign the lessons and watch your students grow into confident songwriters, beat makers, and producers.

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