Music · Pioneers 11–15 · Years 7–9

Song-writing and production

What makes a song stick in your head?

1. Discover

   Think first: What makes a song stick in your head? Say or jot one idea before you read on.

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2. Learn — core route

   • Hook hunt listening
   • Loop I–V–vi–IV and improvise
   • Lyric workshop

   Lessons in this subject: Learn Topics · Music

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3. Practise — check a common mix-up

   Songs need many chords to sound good.

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   Louder mixes are always better.

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4. Apply / Create — Original Song Release

   Write, record and produce a 1–2 minute original song with lyric sheet and a 150-word production note.

   Evidence type: composition · accessible alternative always allowed (speak it, draw it, or show an adult).

   How it is judged (rubric)

   • Beginning: Melody only
   • Developing: Melody + chords
   • Secure: Full structure, lyrics, recorded and mixed
   • Extending: Original hook, expressive production choices

5. Explain — say what you did

   My level ChooseBeginningDevelopingSecureExtendingSave to my portfolio

6. Review later

   We'll offer a quick memory check in 7, 21 and 45 days. Mark this done and your Today page will remind you gently.

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