Video Game Composition Lesson & Project
Bring your music classroom to life with an engaging video game music activity for kids that blends creativity, storytelling, and sound design! This Video Game Composition Lesson is the perfect way to connect with students through the exciting world of video game music.

In this interactive project, students will imagine and design their own video game—developing a backstory, characters, and most importantly, composing original video game music using a kid-friendly online tool. Students will explore the essential elements of video game composition while building a unique audio identity for their game.

This resource includes everything you need to guide students step-by-step through the project. It’s ideal for upper elementary through middle school students and works for both in-person and virtual learning!

What’s Included in the Video Game Composition Resource:
✅ 2 student planning pages to develop their video game music ideas
✅ 2 sketch pages for character and world design
✅ 1 detailed project rubric
✅ 1 instruction sheet with links to all necessary (free!) websites
✅ 8-page Teacher Guide for easy implementation
✅ Links to editable Google Docs & Google Slides (Student Template + Teacher Presentation)

✨ One of the featured tools is Beepbox.co, a free, online MIDI platform that makes music composition accessible and fun for all ages.

Estimated Timeline:
This project takes approximately 2 weeks using 45-minute class periods. It’s flexible and can be adapted for individual students or collaborative groups.

Perfect for general music classes, enrichment time, or project-based learning units—this music activity for kids is all about creativity, storytelling, and fun!

Want more ideas like this? Check out:

• Superhero vs. Villain Theme Composition Unit
• My Life Soundtrack Project
• Musical Toy Coding Unit and Project
  

Learn More and Get Extra Examples on My Blog:
Teaching Music Outside the Box

Questions? Contact me at: teachingmob@gmail.com