BEAT
Schools & Community

MAKE A
REAL
SONG.

Track Lab is a hands-on music production workshop where students build an actual track from scratch — beat, melody, vocals and all — using the same tools used by professional producers.

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9–16
Ages 9–16
90
Min Session
1
Real Song Made
20+
Years Experience
What is Track Lab

WHERE STUDENTS BECOME PRODUCERS

Track Lab is a collaborative music production programme where students create an original song together from scratch. Through beat-making, recording, songwriting, and creative decision-making, participants learn how modern music is created while developing communication, teamwork, and creative problem-solving skills.

Students gain firsthand experience with the creative tools and workflows used in today's music, media, and content industries. No prior experience needed.

At the end of every session, every student gets the track to stream and share. It's theirs. They made it together.

Student Outcomes
  • Creativity & confidence
  • Collaboration & communication
  • Digital music literacy
  • Creative problem solving
  • Artistic self-expression
  • A finished original song
"Make
a real
song.
Together."
The 90-Minute Session

HOW IT UNFOLDS

Who Are Producers?

Quick intro to the world of music production. What does a producer actually do? We listen to a track and break it down.

Build the Beat

Students take turns shaping the drum pattern — kick, snare, hi-hat. The groove is decided by the group. We also record live percussion to add something real and human to the rhythm.

Choose a Harmony

Students choose from a selection of chord progressions to give the track its musical identity and emotional feel. This is where the song starts to have a mood.

Melody & Bass

Students play melody ideas on the keyboard and the group decides what sounds and feels right. We explore different synth sounds and patches to find what fits the track best.

Live Vocals & Lyrics

The group comes up with a phrase or hook, then we record lead and background vocals together. One student steps up to the mic, the rest sing as a group. This is always the highlight of the session.

Mix It Together

Faders, reverb, a little polish. We talk about what mixing means and why it matters. The track starts to sound finished.

Export & Celebrate

We bounce the track. Every student gets a link to stream and share. We play it loud one final time. The room goes wild. Session done.

Want to go deeper? Explore the Multi-Week Programme and other formats.

Programming Options

FORMATS

01
Single Session

90-MIN WORKSHOP

The full Track Lab experience in one session. Perfect for school enrichment days, community events, and one-off bookings. Students leave with a finished track the same day.

02
4–8 Weeks · 90 Min/Session

MULTI-WEEK PROGRAMME

A deeper dive across four 90-minute sessions: Rhythm & Beat, Melody & Harmony, Songwriting & Arrangement, and Mixing & Release. Students develop real skills week by week and finish with a more polished track.

03
One-on-One

PRIVATE SESSIONS

One-on-one with a student who wants to go further. Their own track, their own genre, their own creative vision — with dedicated guidance and the option to set up their own home studio.

Julien Loreto in his studio
JULIEN LORETO
DJ · Producer · Artist · Toronto
The Facilitator

TORONTO-BASED. PROFESSIONALLY ROOTED.

Julien Loreto is a Toronto-based DJ, music producer, and artist with over 20 years of experience performing and producing across every type of venue and event. A graduate of Harris Institute's Music Production & Engineering programme, he brings professional music industry knowledge into an engaging, accessible environment for young creators.

The goal is simple: leave every student feeling like they can make music. Because they just did.

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SEE IT IN ACTION

First ever Track Lab sessions — May 30, 2026. Two sessions. Two songs made from scratch. Every student on the mic.

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Interested in bringing Track Lab to your organisation or booking a private session? Get in touch and we'll make it happen.