Department Of Soundвђ™s Вђњsummer Of Sound 2020вђќ Pr... ✓

The "Summer of Sound" was more than just a class; it was a mission to cultivate Sacramento into a media hub while supporting the mental health of its youth. To keep the community engaged, the organization even gave away an Epiphone guitar every day through its YouTube channel as part of the #HomeMadeMusic series.

: Fundamentals of podcast production and structure. The "Summer of Sound" was more than just

: Lessons on beat making, song composition, and audio recording. : Lessons on beat making, song composition, and

: Unique lifestyle sessions covering de-stressing through music and hearing loss protection. Community and Impact This initiative proved that even during a global

By the end of the program in September 2020, students submitted final projects—ranging from original beats to full podcast episodes—which were later showcased on the Department of Sound SoundCloud . This initiative proved that even during a global shutdown, the next generation's voice could still be heard.

The program provided a self-paced, online curriculum through a partnership with Soundtrap , a Spotify-owned recording platform. Students aged 13 and older were given the tools to produce professional-grade audio from home, regardless of whether they owned expensive equipment. The curriculum was divided into several key pillars:

: Practical education on marketing, distribution, and entrepreneurship.