Custom Music Programs for Schools, Organizations & Creative Communities

Hands-on DJing, music production, and modern music education, designed around your students, your schedule, and your goals.

Modern Music Education, Built for Your Community

Sound Collective designs custom programs that meet learners where they are. Whether you’re a school, an arts organization, a youth program, or a community partner, we bring industry-level music education directly to you. Our team builds fully supported custom DJ, production, and music technology programs complete with expert instructors, modern tools, and turnkey implementation.

After-School & In-School Programs

Multi-week, semester-long, or year-round programs built around DJing, music production, engineering and/or creative technology.

Custom Workshops & Special Events

One-off intensives, professional development sessions, and hands-on creative activations for groups of all ages.

Private Group Classes & Online Experiences

Flexible options for organizations outside NYC or those seeking virtual programming.

The Music Classroom Hasn’t Kept Up. We've Fixed That.

Many programs still rely on outdated curriculum, limited equipment, and approaches that no longer resonate with today’s creators. Sound Collective brings modern creative tools, industry-standard workflows, and contemporary music culture into every program we build.

  • Outdated, irrelevant music curriculum

  • Limited or no access to modern DJ and production equipment

  • Lack of staff with real-world creative industry experience

  • Need for a turnkey music program that’s engaging and easy to implement

Programs We Build

All custom programs are fully modular and can be adapted for different age groups, experience levels, and class sizes.

DJ Programs

CDJs, Rekordbox, performance technique, beatmatching, mixing, and creative expression through DJ culture.

Music Production Programs

CDJs, Rekordbox, performance technique, beatmatching, mixing, and creative expression through DJ culture.

Hybrid DJ/Producer Tracks

A blend of performance and production for developing multi-disciplinary creators.

Creative Tech Workshops

Beat-making labs, remix workshops, sound design challenges, hardware sessions, and more.

Artist Development Intensives

Studio sessions, songwriting labs, portfolio building, and performance coaching.

Professional Development for Educators

Training teachers how to run modern music programs using current tools.

A Turnkey Setup From Start to Finish

Plan

We meet with your team, identify goals, and design a custom program that fits your schedule, space, and budget.

Build

We supply instructors, lesson plans, equipment recommendations, and a full program structure.

Launch

Our team runs the program while your students get hands-on experience with modern creative tools.

Featured Programs & Partnerships

A look at some of the custom programs we’ve created across NYC.

DOE After-School Music Technology Program

10-week program across multiple NYC schools featuring DJing, production, and hands-on performance.

New York City Schools

City School of the Arts Music Production Intensives

Custom 4–8 week programs focused on beat-making, songwriting, and studio workflows.

City School of the Arts

Léman Academy Manhattan – After-School DJ & Production Program

Three-track program (DJ, Production, Hybrid) delivered across three grade levels.

Léman Academy Manhattan

Community Workshops & Creative Events

One-off DJ/producer workshops for youth organizations, arts councils, and local partners.

Let’s Build Something for Your Community

Whether you’re looking for an after-school program, a workshop series, or a fully customized curriculum, our team can help bring modern music education to your organization.