Varsity Beats
Varsity Beats is a computer-based music production program. Using the latest virtual studio software any student is able to compose and produce his/her own original songs within weeks. Students can work independently, with other students in the group, or collaborate online with a participant at another Varsity Beats site. Varsity Beats can be used as a combination music and technology class in a school’s course of study, as a popular extra-curricular activity, a supplement to an existing music class, or as an engaging activity at camps and youth organizations. Participants find Varsity Beats particularly rewarding because students produce their own songs, a tangible product that can be burned to CDs and posted on the World Wide Web.

Language, Music, and Culture
Language, Music, and Culture is a truly interdisciplinary academic course. Students use music appreciation and production as a springboard to study subjects across the curriculum including Reading, Writing, Literature, World Cultures, Physics, Sociology and American History. Students also gain valuable computer literacy skills by using technology to research, compose, and present multi-media research projects. This engaging curriculum has been successful in helping students of all levels build valuable work place and college preparatory skills. Language, Music, and Culture makes an excellent elective course because it is both very popular and highly educational. Its interdisciplinary nature and extensive use of technology also make it flexible and able to fulfill multiple requirements for different students in one dynamic and engaging course.

Rhythm and Rhyme
Rhythm and Rhyme combines two creative endeavors that have always been a natural pair. It builds on the music production activities of Varsity Beats by adding poetry and lyric workshops. Students not only create their own music but also write creatively then record their poetry or lyrics. Students may choose to record their music and poetry separately or, record their poetry over their songs, songs of their peers, or sound effects and musical textures. Check out the mp3s from The Neighborhood House on the “Sites and Sounds” page for examples of student projects.

Harmonic Frequency Institute programs can be custom tailored to suit the needs of your specific institution. Please contact jonathan@harmonicfrequency.com for a free consultation.