Sound Crafters Lab
Where young musicians transform their instrumental skills into digital proficiency
Transform your young musician’s summer into a digital music adventure! Sound Crafters Lab is a 3-week program where experienced young musicians aged 8-14 explore the exciting world of electronic composition and music production


Elevate your young musician's skills this summer!
The perfect program to amplify your child's musical talents
Sound Crafters Lab I (Ages 8-10)
Perfect for children with 1-2 years of instrumental experience:
- Piano: Faber books level 2A or RCM books prep B
- Guitar: Completed beginner method books, basic chords and melodies
- Other instruments: Equivalent skill level
Sound Crafters Lab II (Ages 11-14)
Designed for young musicians with 3-4 years of experience:
- Piano: Faber books level 3B or RCM level 3
- Guitar: Ability to play barre chords, read tablature, perform early intermediate-level songs
- Other instruments: Equivalent skill level
Why Sound Crafters Lab?
- Build on existing instrumental skills to create innovative digital music
- Learn music production techniques from experts
- Tailored programs for 8-10 and 11-14 year olds, ensuring appropriate skill development
- Collaborate with like-minded peers in a supportive, creative environment
- Gain future-proof skills bridging traditional music and digital music
- Showcase your original compositions on professional platforms like SoundCloud
- Earn achievement badges to celebrate your progress and newfound abilities
- Enhance your musical repertoire with digital composition and production skills
- Balances systematic learning with artistic freedom
Sound Crafters Lab is the perfect next step for young musicians ready to expand their talents into the exciting world of digital music creation
In their own words...
Parents and students share what makes our program transformative

How it works...
Simple Enrollment: Register in just a few clicks in our secure online portal.
Confirmation: Receive an email confirming your registration and class details.
Preparation: A week before classes start, you’ll receive tips to get ready via email.
Class Experience: Your child will enjoy engaging lessons with professional instructors in a safe and welcoming environment.
Schedule
July 15-31, Tuesday & Thursday
Sound Crafters I
Time: 4:30 – 6:00 pm
Tuition: $295 or 2 installments os $158 (on registration and week 2)
Sound Crafters II
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Tuition: $365 or 2 installments of $190 (on registration and week 2)
Hapinness Guarantee
We’re confident your child will love Piano Lab! If you’re not completely satisfied after your child has attended the first three classes, we’ll refund your fees—no questions asked.
Need more information?
Our welcoming team is ready to assist you in finding the perfect class!
Feel free to contact us at agms@shaw.ca
Convenient Location
Located in Royal Oak with easy access from Tuscany, Cochrane, Bearspaw, Citadel, and Arbour Lake.
Got Questions? We've Got Answers
Sound Crafters Lab is a practical digital music production program for children aged 8–14. It empowers young musicians to transform their instrumental skills into digital compositions, collaborate with peers, and publish their own music online.
- Children ages 8–10 playing an instrument for 1-2 years.
- Youth ages 11-14 with 3–4 years of playing experience on piano, guitar, or another instrument
Skill levels are matched to ensure everyone is challenged and supported
- Digital music production using an open-source DAW application
- Apply their playing skills and music theory knowledge to the elements of composition (melody, rhythm, and harmony)
- Collaboration and peer feedback
- How to uploading finished music to SoundCloud
- Creative problem-solving and self-confidence
- All class materials (booklets, keyboards, sound libraries)
- Six engaging classes
- Achievement badges and collector’s booklet
- Tutorials to support at-home learning
- Access to a digital platform for sharing music
The program is designed for children with beginner to early to intermediate playing skills. Each group is tailored by age and experience, ensuring everyone can participate and grow. The focus is on creativity and learning, not perfection.
Sound Crafters Lab balances group collaboration with individual activities. We follow your child’s pace of learning and provide 1:1 support. Many shy students thrive in this creative, supportive environment.
Students will discover that digital tools can be used as digital musical instruments. They’ll have the chance to apply the playing skills they’ve already learned to this new kind of instrument, expanding their musical experience in creative and exciting ways.
We offer helpful catch-up materials and support to ensure every child can stay on track. Since this is a short program, attending as many sessions as possible is highly recommended to get the most out of the experience.
Our program is led by experienced instructors who foster a positive and secure space for learning. We prioritize both psychological and physical safety, and we use strong privacy controls for any online sharing (such as SoundCloud) to protect students’ information and creativity.
We offer a “Happiness Guarantee”: If the program is not what your child was expecting after attending the first two classes, you’ll receive a full refund, no questions asked.
Music education has been shown to boost children’s thinking skills, creativity, and emotional well-being, while also helping them do better in school. At Sound Crafters Lab, kids also build confidence, learn to work with others, and develop a positive attitude toward learning new things, these are skills that will benefit them for years to come.
Unlike traditional music camps or adult-focused digital programs (e.g., Beat Drop), Sound Crafters Lab is youth-centric, blends acoustic and digital skills, and provides tangible outcomes (badges, published music). It is also a pathway to our ARIA program.
Give your child the gift of music today!
Still deciding?
Our friendly team is here to help you! Reach out via email at agms@shaw.ca
Let us guide you on this exciting musical journey!
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