Music to Picture Workshops in NYC Schools
Empowering the Next Generation of Creative Storytellers
What if students could create music the way composers do for films, games, and television?
Our Music to Picture workshops challenge middle school students to think beyond notes on a page. Using everyday sounds, digital technology, and their own imagination, students learn how music can transform the way a story is seen, heard, and felt.
From the slam of a locker to footsteps in a hallway, everything becomes an instrument. Students record sounds, build rhythms, compose original soundtracks, and discover how music shapes emotion in visual storytelling.
No previous composing experience is required—just curiosity and a willingness to experiment.
What Students Will Experience
Record sounds from the world around them.
Transform ordinary noises into extraordinary musical instruments.
Learn the fundamentals of digital music production using GarageBand.
Compose original music for film and video.
Develop creative confidence through collaboration and experimentation.
Present their work in a supportive and inspiring environment.
Why It Matters
Creativity is one of the most valuable skills students can develop.
These workshops encourage problem-solving, teamwork, critical listening, and creative thinking while introducing students to the exciting world of music production and media composition.
Every student leaves knowing that they don't need an expensive studio or years of training to begin creating something original. They simply need an idea—and the confidence to explore it.
Workshops & Residencies
Ketley Studios NYC offers flexible programmes for middle schools, including:
One-off creative workshops
Multi-week residencies
Cross-curricular projects
Film scoring and sound design programmes
End-of-project performances and showcases
Every workshop is hands-on, engaging, and designed to inspire students to see music—and the world around them—in a completely new way.
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